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Michelle Ekon

@michelleekon

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Aspiring product designer with a strong foundation in UX design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment where I can grow my design skills and contribute to impactful projects.

I am an aspiring product designer with a solid foundation in visual design, UX design, and digital creativity. My journey began at the University of Pittsburgh, where I am pursuing a Bachelor in Digital Narrative and Interactive Design. With a GPA of 3.46, I have honed my skills in tools like Figma, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud, allowing me to create meaningful experiences through design.

Throughout my academic career, I have engaged in various projects, such as designing a tote bag for Project 26 to promote voter engagement and creating prompt journals to enhance self-confidence. My experience as a robot operator at a tech startup has further developed my problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. I am passionate about using design to improve accessibility, as demonstrated during my shadowing experience in healthcare design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Robot Operator

Current

Tech Startup

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Followed detailed task instructions and met performance targets in a constantly evolving, results-oriented environment. Conducted troubleshooting and reported system issues to engineering teams to ensure optimal robot functionality.

Troubleshooting Performance Monitoring Robotics

Canvasser

Project 26 Pennsylvania

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 (1 month)

Collaborated with a team to strategize and execute outreach efforts, reaching a diverse audience through door-to-door canvassing and local neighborhood promotion. Provided nonpartisan information about the upcoming election to encourage individuals to vote and be prepared.

Team Collaboration Outreach Public Speaking Community Engagement Voter Education

Volunteer & Caretaker

Hope For Survival Orphanage

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs. Informed orphaned children aged 3-7 using interactive methods, teaching them basic hygiene and supplying school and hygienic supplies.

Hygiene Education Supply

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pittsburgh (PITT)

Bachelor in Digital Narrative and Interactive Design, Digital Narrative and Interactive Design

Grade: 3.46

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Digital Narrative and Interactive Design. Achieved a GPA of 3.46.

American International School of Abuja (AISA)

High School Diploma, General Studies

Grade: 3.55

Activities and societies: National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) Member, National Honor Society (NHS) Member, Blind School Club Member, Equity Club Treasurer & Tier 2 Member

Completed high school with an overall GPA of 3.55. Relevant coursework included Non-AP Literature, Design Technology, Geometry, Journalism, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Psychology.