MIHIKA PATEL

Email: mihikapatel613@gmail.com 

Mobile: 412-537-9957

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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

  • INCYTE - Consumer Engagement Strategy Analyst Intern

    March 2025 - Present; Chadds Ford, PA

    • Synthesized UX research and performance data to craft actionable recommendations for optimizing virtual user experiences, social media design, and ad interfaces across healthcare platforms

    • Contributed to AI/ML initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare provider engagement through human-centered design 

    • Led presentations blending data insights with UX strategy, driving decisions in weekly meetings and quarterly readouts

  • E.L.F. BEAUTY - UX/UI Design Intern 

    June 2024 - December 2024; 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

SKILLS

DESIGN SOFTWARE - Figma, Adobe Suite, Sketch, Canva, Miro, Airtable, Strapi, Webflow, Maya, Slicer, Tinkercad 

DEVELOPMENT - Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Java, SQL, GitHub

AI SOFTWARE - Gemini, Designs AI, Colormind, Khroma, PatternedAI, Claude

DATA & UX RESEARCH - Maze, Usertesting, Contentsquare, Google Analytics, Quicksight, Conductor, DataDome

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COLLABORATION - Microsoft Teams, Slack, Asana, Notion, Jira, Monday

LANGUAGES - English (native proficiency), Spanish (professional working proficiency), Gujarati (professional working proficiency)

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

CLUBS

  • Drexel CHI UX Club, President (2025 - Present)

  • Project Harmony, Events Engagement Chair (2025 - Present)

  • University City Bhangra, Dancer (2024 - Present)

  • Asian Students Association, Member (2023 - Present)

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)