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Rajsree Mandal

@rajsreemandal

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Aspiring UX designer with strong storytelling and design skills.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I'm a passionate UX designer and artist currently pursuing a double major in New Media Studies and Studio Art at the University of Toronto. My journey has been enriched by my involvement in various designathons and hackathons, where I've honed my skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user experience design. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging my strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Throughout my academic and professional experiences, I've developed a keen eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset. As the Director of Operations for ARTSIDEOUT, I co-directed a multidisciplinary arts festival, where I successfully managed a team and ensured the seamless execution of our vision. My work as a UX designer has allowed me to create innovative solutions and improve user experiences, particularly through my roles at Liftyz and Hack the Valley.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Children’s Book Author & Illustrator

Studio & Exhibition Practice

Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)

Wrote and illustrated my first children’s book in an upper-year Studio Art course. Exhibited my work at a student-run exhibition and developed strong storytelling skills through multiple drafts.

Storytelling Illustration Time Management Critical Thinking Drafting

UX Designer

Hack the Valley

Oct 2023 - Oct 2023 (0 months)

Participated in a 36-hour hackathon, collaborating with developers and ensuring accessibility guidelines were met.

UX Design Accessibility Team Collaboration Communication Problem Solving

Director of Operations

ARTSIDEOUT

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)

Co-directed a multidisciplinary arts festival, overseeing an administrative team and ensuring accountability in marketing and finances.

Leadership Team Management Marketing Event Planning

Administrative Assistant

Doris McCarthy Gallery

Sep 2023 - Sep 2023 (0 months)

Adapted to the gallery's needs, communicated with diverse demographics, and learned to convey artists' work effectively to visitors.

Communication Storytelling Customer Service Art Knowledge

Director of Technology

Blankets for T.O.

Jul 2023 - Jul 2023 (0 months)

Conducted user research for website improvements, collected user feedback, and updated content.

User Research Content Management HTML CSS Feedback

UX Designer

UDesignathon

Mar 2023 - Mar 2023 (0 months)

Participated in a 24-hour hackathon, creating affinity diagrams and producing unique wireframes.

UX Design Wireframing Team Collaboration Problem Solving Affinity Diagram

UX Designer

Liftyz

Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)

Participated in a 48-hour hackathon, improving UI Design skills and learning about Information Architecture.

UI Design Prototyping Information Architecture Figma Team Collaboration

Graphic Designer

ARTSIDEOUT

Oct 2022 - Oct 2022 (0 months)

Designed social media posts, flyers, and logos, utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Canva.

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop Canva Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Toronto

Honours Bachelor of Arts, New Media Studies and Studio Art

2020 -

Activities and societies: Co-directed ARTSIDEOUT, participated in various designathons, and held multiple roles in clubs related to arts and design.

Double Major in New Media Studies and Studio Art. Developed excellent interpersonal and communication skills from co-directing the University of Toronto’s largest multidisciplinary arts festival, ARTSIDEOUT. Gained experience in design tools and methods including Figma, Adobe products, and wireframing.