Aanandi Aquino
UX Researcher at FedEx
UX Researcher
UX Researcher with a background in Fine Arts. I have a curiosity for understanding the idiosyncrasies and patterns that drives consumer behavior, trends, and decision-making in order to make a valuable impact on everyday life.   

Go beyond to find the extraordinary in what may seem ordinary...

Portfolio Link: https://www.aanandiaquino.com/
FedEx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fedex
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UX Researcher
Plecosystems Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/plecosystems-inc
New York City Metropolitan Area
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UX Analyst
JULES.NYC
-Researched competitors to inform content strategy and decision-making.
-Presented insights into actionable recommendations for product development.
-Applied and synthesized product metrics to meet project specifications.
New York City Metropolitan Area
UX Research Consultant
Freelance
New York City Metropolitan Area
UX Designer/Researcher
Project Cost Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectcostsolutions
-Worked with a team of 5 UX Designers to create an internal SaaS construction platform. 
-Collaborated with stakeholders and users to design a new information architecture schema, content strategy, and redesigning the systems UI. 
-Responsible for user research and synthesis, mid-fidelity wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
Remote
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UX Researcher
Flatiron School
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-flatiron-school
An intensive training program designed to equip students with the necessary skills to launch careers in User Experience. Program includes six months of intensive 60-80 hour weeks, remote, and on-campus training. Including classes/lectures, individual and group projects that imitate real-world experience, working in Sprints in an Agile environment, participating in design challenges, presentations, and more.
New York City Metropolitan Area
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User Experience Research/Design Student
Gander & White Shipping Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gander-&-white-shipping-inc
-Partnered with cross-functional teams to oversee VIP accounts. 
-Researched sales, coordinated domestic and international shipments for high-value artworks/ luxury goods, and advised on logistics for complex projects and installations. 
-Promoted after 8 months and increased sales by 25%.
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Project/Account Manager
SPRING/BREAK Art Show
https://www.linkedin.com/company/spring-break-art-show
-Prepared exhibition booths and assisted artists with handling artworks and materials.
-Set space for opening and closing.
-Provided information on artists and artworks.
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Art Handler/Production Assistant
Art Spot
A mobile app allowing users to identify an artwork by photographing it. 

-Identified and executed research based on analysis of existing products, business needs, project goals, and risks to guide product strategy and decision making.
-Crafted solutions to meet user and business goals while also fitting in budget and technology constraints. 
-Collaborated with engineers to establish and test a database of over 3,000 artworks.
New York City Metropolitan Area
Project Manager/Researcher
Ceylan Ecer Art Advisory
-Compiled research on artists’ exhibitions, sales history, literature, provenance, and market trends to drive sales. 
-Managed client relations and liaised with galleries, auction houses, and art shipping vendors to coordinate sales and installations.   
-Implemented cost-saving strategies to reduce expenses.
New York City Metropolitan Area
Advisory Manager
Hauser & Wirth
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hauser-wirth
-Oversaw gallery exhibitions and educated clients on the artists’ background and artistic process.
-Assisted preparation for exhibitions and events.
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Gallery Exhibitions Assistant
New York Executive Concierge
-Liaised with clients, concierges, and theatres to arrange hospitality services.
-Monitored and researched user engagement and theatre activity i.e. Broadway, Off-Broadway, Opera, Ballet, NBC Live Studios, and relevant Musical Acts, from Lincoln Center to MSG to keep up with trends.
New York City Metropolitan Area
Office Assistant
UX Design Immersive 
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Flatiron School
https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-flatiron-school/
Art History, Art Market and Art Appraisal
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NYU School of Professional Studies
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Design and Visual Communications
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Baruch College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/baruch-college/
BA Studies
Arts Administration and Business Management
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Manhattanville College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/manhattanville-college/
Liceo Scientifico 
5th - 12th Grade
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La Scuola d'Italia Gugliemo Marconi
https://www.linkedin.com/school/la-scuola-d'italia-gugliemo-marconi/
In my free time, I pursue my love for music. I co-founded a record label called divingstation.fm, partnered with investors to curate DIY music/art events called La Lune from 2014- 2016, organized parties and DJed various venues in New York City and Burning Man. Worked as an artist liaison/production assistant for Sustain-Release Music Festival.
Music
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#designthinking
How Design shapes our reality
UX Collective
https://uxdesign.cc/how-design-shapes-our-reality-bd6fd93539f9
Flatiron School
UX Research & Design
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jicara-gorski-8a110682
Memphis, TN
Jicara Gorski
Marketing Manager at FedEx Services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-reyes-0498691b2
New Brunswick, NJ
Rachel Reyes
Courier at FedEx
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Höganäs
Siri Piri
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittdawber
Mount Vernon, NY
Britt Dawber
Store Consultant at FedEx Office
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfredi-magni-75886921b
New York, NY
Manfredi Magni
Student at Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business.
https://it.linkedin.com/in/marco-antonio-desideri-0ba22a219
Rome
Marco Antonio Desideri
Student at Sapienza Università di Roma
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Cremona
ROSY Z.
Impiegata
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lewis-userex1
New York City Metropolitan Area
John Lewis
Experience Design Manager at Prudential Financial IDF UX Mentor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alya-anderson-87359292
United States
Alya Anderson
Cost Engineer III at Jacobs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-miklashevych-405709195
Cleveland, OH
Eli Miklashevych
Full stack web developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-petit-58266b29
New York, NY
francis petit
Director at Gander & White Shipping Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-togman-672985230
New York, NY
Hazel Togman
Student at Fashion Institute of Technology
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Page Markovic
Operations Manager at Gander and white
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Padua
Federico Puricelli
Event planner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-santibanez-89590630
San Diego, CA
Fabian Santibanez
Technology is evolving, why isn't your marketing company?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-a-624a2845
Los Angeles, CA
Richard A.
Logistics & Supply Chain
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicolehadley
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Samantha Nicole Hadley
Office Administrator / Shuttle Coordinator at Gander & White Shipping Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiaz-amber-4572a5223
Middlesex, NJ
Fiaz Amber
Research Analyst | Data Analyst | Business Analyst | Statistician
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-matkovska
Austin, TX
Natalia Matkovska
UX/UI Designer at ADMEN
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashibargoti
San Francisco, CA
Rashi Bargoti
User Researcher I Product Designer I  Systems Thinker
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        I had a great experience working with Aanandi on our UX team! She is a team player and also works well independently. Throughout our project lifecycle, I always felt supported and appreciated her willingness to help. Aanandi is always open to learning new skills and showcased her talent for UX research, writing, documentation, and ability to analyze insights and overlooked details. Aanandi also worked well with our technical team and brought up valid concerns that needed clarification. I hope I get the opportunity to work with her again!  Tony Perlingieri (SHRM-SCP)
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aanandi was a pleasure to have on our UX Design team. She was a team player and quickly fit into the an ever evolving and talent team. Her design skills were progressing during her project assignment time with us and any organization would be fortunate to have her on the team.

She is hungry to learn and continuing to refine her design skills and works well in a cohesive project team. 
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Art Collecting Network
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Creative Jobs - Careers & Recruitment | Designers, Digital Marketers, Content Creators, Copywriters
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Software & Technology Professionals: Managers | HR | Recruiters | Blockchain | Investors (BIG)
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Creativity in Graphic Design, Logo Design, Web, UI/UX Design, Advertising & Art Direction
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Flatiron School
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Sotheby's Institute of Art
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HCI/UX Mentoring Circle
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Art Solutions....Best in Practice
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Electronic Music Professionals
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UI/UX User Experience Interactive Designer / Wireframes
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UX and Design Thinking for Digital Products
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Museum and Art Gallery Exhibitions & Events
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Flatiron School Alumni
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Creative Design Pros - Designers Forum
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