MEHAK OBEROI

Experience

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  Kumon North America, Inc.

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  Academic Tutor & Grader

  • Enforced individualized study plans and new learning strategies to 75+ students• Graded worksheets and assisted students through difficulties faced while completing assignments to improve math and reading skills• Utilized a database system to enter in graded worksheets• Additional tasks included inventory management, sorting files, and restocking shelves.

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  Hamilton High School

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Teacher Assistant and Office Assistant

  • Assisted the string art teacher in teaching, designing projects, inventory planning & management, and classroom organization• Led class sessions and taught 60+ students creative sewing techniques to enhance their projects• Developed new project ideas and created 7+ project examples for students to follow• Answered parent phone calls, maintained filing systems, and tracked attendance

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  UW-Madison College of Engineering

  Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

  Met with 175+ students to create course selections for their future in the College of Engineering and addressed issues regarding virtual enrollment tools. Served as primary contact for students during their initial month, fostering connections, providing support, and ensuring a smooth transition into academic and social environment at UW. • Represented the College of Engineering brand, engaging 300+ high school students about UW Madison’s offerings, and participated in Q&A session regarding UW’s college programs

  • SOAR Peer Advisor

    May 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Student Ambassador

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
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  Wisconsin Institute for Healthcare Systems Engineering

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  Human Factors Research Assistant

  Aided in web application development by analyzing transcripts for for caregivers of dementia patients to help minimize the burden and stress associated with informal caregiving.

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  UW-Madison, Division of Information Technology (DoIT)

  Jan 2022 - May 2023

  Digital Accessibility Consultant | UX Research & Design

  Delivered accessibility recommendations for UW Madison clients through page evaluation, keyboard navigation, and screen reader testing. Assisted UX architects in crafting and evaluating sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and user workflows. Analyzed student insights examining learning managements systems and digital learning tools regarding its financial impacts, and data/privacy concerns. Engaged in value-added side projects including design systems, information architecture, and heuristic evaluation Show less

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  James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Graphic Design Intern

  Designed original digital and print marketing assets for emails and social media. Collaborated with the communication and marketing department to improve marketing strategies.

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  Bold Insight

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  UX Research Intern

  Collaborated with BMW to plan and execute 3 iterative design research studies to optimize BMW’s US version of the site to improve user engagement, streamline navigation, and enhance overall user experience.

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  UW-Madison Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Research Assistant

  Analyzed human behavior and driver awareness during unexpected events in automated vehicles.

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  Elegant Beadery

  Jul 2023 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Manage and market a small business selling jewelry using Instagram and Tik Tok marketing strategies. Create business tracker and conduct data analysis using Excel and Tableau.

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  Tech Fleet

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Product Strategist

  Manage a non-profit platform that facilitates underprivileged students and families in building college savings to 529 savings account through brand partnerships. Direct discussion among cross functional UX and development teams. Manage PRD, roadmap, spring planning, product success metrics, personals, user stories, and product backlog.

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  Staples

  Jun 2024 - now

  UX Research & Design, Digital