DIA Design Guild

I formalized the program structure, introduced scalable processes, and implemented a CSAT measurement system to improve program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.

Key achievements include:
• Scaling the Apprenticeship Program: Formalized a structured 9-month mentorship model, improving project outcomes and skill development for junior designer apprentices.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Recruited and managed senior designers to provide high-quality guidance for junior designers.
• Improved Project Management & Client Satisfaction: Developed formalized project management processes, leading to clearer expectations and increased satisfaction from client stakeholders.

Design Program Manager

Design Evangelist

Design Mentor & Instructor
Combining both teaching and mentoring, I have over 10,000 hours of experience.

• Served as an instructor at leading institutions, such as General Assembly, GrowthX Academy, Flatiron School, Seattle School of Visual Concepts, Product School, UC Berkeley, and Academy of Art University
• Developed curriculum for top programs, including Springboard, GrowthX Academy, Interaction Design Foundation, IxDF Bootcamps, Flatiron School, Product School, UC Berkeley, and Chegg
• Mentored through various community, bootcamp, and organizational programs

Design Educator

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

I overhauled school management operations, replacing outdated systems with a modern, scalable solution that improved class scheduling and operational efficiency. I also optimized design tooling and software resources, reducing costs and improving data accessibility.

Key achievements include:
• Scaling Course Offerings: Implemented a new school management system, enabling the organization to increase concurrent class capacity by 300%.
• Cost Reduction: Standardized design tools and software, eliminating inefficiencies and saving $100K annually.
• Data & Process Improvement: Applied information architecture principles to improve data accessibility and reduce data duplication by 90%.

Design Operations Manager

The Hired Guns

Worked in a fast-paced agency environment, specializing in design recruiting while also improving knowledge management for the team.

Key achievements include:
• Candidate Evaluation: Reviewed and evaluated 100+ UX designer candidate profiles and portfolios, assessing qualifications and fit for various design roles.
• Process & Knowledge Management: Built a Notion-based knowledge management system to document onboarding, create consistency in projects, and streamline the recruiting process. This significantly reduced the time required to train and onboard new employees.

Design Talent Partner

LinkedIn

I redesigned and standardized LinkedIn’s UX Design onboarding program, ensuring new UX designers could seamlessly transition into any product team and become productive faster.

Key achievements include:
• Onboarding Standardization: Designed and implemented a new UX designer onboarding program to improve ramp-up time and team integration.

IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation

• Led daily operations and strategic initiatives, implementing best practices to optimize the UX Design Bootcamp program 
• Increased member insights by 5% by instigating a regular research program
• Improved project planning and scheduling for UX Design boot camps, strategized new educational initiatives and created original UX course content

Flatiron School

I led Flatiron School’s San Francisco UX program, managing faculty and ensuring the successful graduation and job placement of cohorts of 20 design students. I introduced a cross-disciplinary collaboration program between UX and software engineering students, giving them hands-on experience working together.

Key achievements include:
• Student Success & Placement: Led Flatiron’s San Francisco UX program, ensuring strong job placement outcomes.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Built a structured program for UX designers and software engineers to collaborate on projects.
• Curriculum Improvements: Implemented course changes that led to a 20% increase in exercise scores.

Design Program Director

GrowthX Academy

I built and scaled GrowthX Academy’s UX design program from the ground up, designing an industry-aligned curriculum that prepared students for real-world careers. The program achieved a 90% job placement rate, and I oversaw the development of 40+ functional prototypes for web, mobile, and IoT clients through hands-on, project-based learning.

Key achievements include:
• Program Creation & Growth: Designed and launched an industry-aligned UX design program, achieving a 90% student placement rate.
• Client Project Experience: Guided student teams in developing 40+ functional prototypes for real clients, reinforcing practical UX skills through hands-on client collaboration.

Epsilon

I led a cross-functional team of 8, including UX designers, UI designers, and content strategists, delivering solutions for 10+ B2B and B2C clients annually, including Wells Fargo, American Express, Apple, Google, Cisco, and Genentech.

Key achievements include:
• Enterprise UX Leadership: Managed UX strategy and execution for Fortune 500 clients across finance, tech, and healthcare.
• Design Systems & Efficiency: Created scalable design systems, style guides, and component libraries to improve consistency across projects.
• UX Training & Advocacy: Led client workshops to strengthen teams' understanding of customer experience best practices.

Design Manager, Digital Design

TripIt

Drove mobile and web design for a top travel app. Implemented data-driven design practices and led design reviews to ensure high-quality releases.

Lead Product Designer

I'm a design program manager with a background in UX, interaction design, and education. I bring structure to design teams and help programs run smoothly.

I've worked across both industry and education, and I’m especially drawn to roles that support design teams building thoughtful, education-focused experiences. I thrive in environments where I can contribute behind the scenes—helping teams stay aligned, focused, and connected to the needs of users and businesses.

Over my career, I've built and led design operations initiatives, UX education programs, and onboarding optimization at organizations ranging from startups to global tech companies. I’ve formalized design processes, standardized tools, and improved cross-team alignment, helping companies scale efficiently while maintaining a strong design culture.

I’m passionate about solving organizational challenges that impact design teams, whether it’s streamlining workflows, improving collaboration between teams, or developing scalable solutions for talent growth.

Always open to connecting with others (include a note) working at the intersection of design, education, and impact-driven work.

Julia DeBari

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

• Assigning rooms to arriving guests considering their reservation details, special requests, and room availability, while optimizing room utilization
• Tracking room status updates, including out-of-order rooms, and coordinating with housekeeping to ensure timely room readiness
• Addressing guest inquiries and requests regarding room assignments, changes, and resolving any issues related to room availability
• Generating daily reports on room occupancy, revenue, and other key metrics to identify trends and inform operational decisions

Rooms Controller

• Conducting comprehensive training sessions for new-hires to familiarize them with resort policies, procedures, and service standard.
• Offering guidance and support to new-hires during onboarding. Assisting them in understanding their roles and responsibilities, answering questions, and addressing any challenges they encounter. 
• Assessing the progress and performance of trainees through regular observations, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for improvement. Collaborating with management to provide input for performance evaluations and helping to develop individualized growth plans.
• Continuously evaluating and enhancing training materials and processes to ensure their relevance and effectiveness. Collaborating with the management team to identify areas where additional training or resources may be needed.

Guest Service Associate 1

• Perform various front desk duties, including check-in and check-out processes, handling guest inquiries and concerns, and providing information about resort services and amenities
• Anticipate and resolve guests' service needs through attention-to-detail and cross-collaboration with other department
• Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Guest Service Associate

LuxLife

• Contributing to overall strategy and decision-making about product direction
• Delivering design artifacts from concept development and design to production and documentation (e.g., evaluations, task flows, user scenarios, information architecture, wireframes, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, specs and guidelines).
• Collaborating with the stakeholders and engineering team to ensure implementation of the designs are pixel-perfect
• Helped establish LuxLife's brand style guidelines & design system to improve efficiency and consistency

Product Designer

Crosby Wellness Center

• Conducted 5+ consultations per week to determine client strengths and limitations through surveys and initial interviews
• Addressed 100% of client needs by recommending solutions to support their goals.
• Maintained an average of 15 clients per week with a client retention rate of 70% through consistent customer feedback and personalized communication.
• Led and motivated groups of 5+ through exercise routines by providing clear and specific instruction.
• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to identify areas of improvement and present ideas and insights.

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

Etsy

• Enhanced various customer touch-points through providing detailed product specifications, managing shipping and production timelines, and personalizing order packaging.
• Conceptualized design solutions through multiple product phases, including mockups and prototypes.
• Created shirt designs and business cards using knowledge of visual design, typography, and color.

Visual Designer

Free People

• Created a welcoming experience by greeting guests.
• Cooperated with supervisors & coworkers; personally achieved $297 in sales per hour.
• Used knowledge about products and services to solve customers' issues & improve their experience.

Stylist/Sales Associate

Jeremiah's Italian Ice

• Worked closely with managers to ensure quality of service and orders.
• Created welcoming environment by following opening and closing procedures.

Server

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

• Ensured customer satisfaction by inquiring about customer needs and experiences.
• Processed transactions using cash register and mobile POS systems.
• Assisted both English and non-English speakers.

Sales Representative

👋🏾 Hi, I’m Amani! I’m a digital designer with a focus on graphic and UX designer who crafts bold, story-driven brand experiences. I bring visual identities to life through strategic design, immersive storytelling, and seamless execution across web, print, and interactive media.

My professional experience includes creating solutions within the health/wellness and hospitality sectors and my skills include graphic design, user research, and front-end web development. All of which has taught me to be a great communicator, customer-focused, and to go above and beyond in everything I do!

I'm currently looking for design roles!✨
💌 ux.amani@gmail.com
🔗 Portfolio: http://www.amanijohn.com

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