My Resume
MIHIKA PATEL
Email: mihikapatel613@gmail.com
Mobile: 412-537-9957
EDUCATION
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in User Experience and Interaction Design
Minor in Data Science
GPA: 4.0
Anticipated graduation: June 2028
WORK EXPERIENCE
E.L.F. BEAUTY - UX/UI Design Intern
June 2024 - Present; Manhattan, NY
Designed new features for the direct-to-consumer platforms, elevating site experience and user engagement
Conducted market research and competitive analyses on various features in the beauty industry, and dissected user studies for insights to inform design decisions
Developed user tests on usability, navigation, and content organization contributing to data-driven improvements
Gained in-depth expertise in e-commerce principles, UX research, project management methodologies, vendor collaboration, and user-centered design, driving impactful and strategic enhancements
TATUM GAMES - UI/UX Design Intern
April 2024 - June 2024; Los Angeles, CA
Crafted compelling marketing content leveraging AI technology to promote opportunities within the company
Mentored and collaborated with fellow UI/UX interns to work on action toolbar wireframes for mobile games
Cultivated a solid understanding of the gaming industry, fostered effective teamwork dynamics among designers, and gained proficiency in utilizing Jira and Agile
WELLEN - Product & UI/UX Design Intern
June 2022 - August 2022; Brooklyn, NY
Developed visual branding assets for social media platforms, maintaining brand consistency through Canva/Adobe Suite
Performed competitive evaluations within the fitness industry using Figma, identifying best practices and features to inform product development
Contributed to user-centered design processes by creating persona posters, mapping user journeys, and designing wireframes and prototypes for website onboarding
S2STEM - Teaching Counselor
August 2021 - January 2023; Garnet Valley, PA
Mentored a class of thirty kindergarteners in coding, robotics, simple machines, architecture, and artistic activities
Led presentations and instructed students on daily STEM learning targets, fostering an engaging and educational environment
Assisted with hands-on activities, monitored children's safety, and photographed activities for parental updates
SKILLS
DESIGN SOFTWARE - Figma, Adobe Suite, Sketch, Canva, Airtable, Strapi, Webflow, Maya, Miro, Slicer, Tinkercad
DEVELOPMENT - Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Java, SQL, GitHub
AI SOFTWARE - Gemini, Designs AI, Colormind, Khroma, PatternedAI, Claude
UX RESEARCH - Maze, Usertesting, Contentsquare
COMMUNICATION TOOLS - Slack, Asana, Notion, Jira, Monday
LANGUAGES - English (native proficiency), Spanish (professional working proficiency), Gujarati (professional working proficiency)
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
CLUBS
Drexel CHI UX Club, Event Coordinator (2024 - 2025)
South Asian Students Association, Member (2023 - 2025)
Asian Students Association, Member (2023 - 2025)
Hack4Impact Drexel, Member (2023 - 2025)
HONORS
Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University (2023 - Present)
Dean’s List, Drexel University (2023 - Present)
Westphal Portfolio Scholarship (2023 - Present)
AJ Drexel Scholarship (2023 - Present)