# Tiana Sharifi > Design & Interaction Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/tianasharifi Hi! My name is Tiana Sharifi, and I am a recent graduate from the University of California, San Diego, with a degree in Cognitive Science specializing in Design & Interaction. I am passionate about applying my diverse skill set to solve problems, drive innovation, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact. My background includes hands-on experience in UX design, where I conducted user research, prototyped interfaces, and delivered high-fidelity designs that align with both user needs and business goals. Additionally, my academic and professional journey has given me a strong foundation in project management, enabling me to oversee and execute initiatives effectively while collaborating with cross-functional teams. For the past 2 years, I have been managing an online food blog through Instagram, where I have worked with restaurants to highlight their businesses through unique and creative content. I have grown my skills in social media marketing, content creation, and advertising to help grow not only my own business, but others as well. It has become a passion that I hold close to my heart and I can't wait to see where it will take me! At UCSD, my coursework combined technical skills like programming (C++, Java, Python) and tools like Excel, Figma, and Tableau with a deep understanding of human behavior and psychology. This unique blend equips me to approach challenges with a user-centered and analytical mindset. During my time as a Team Lead at a local toy store, I managed operations, spearheaded marketing campaigns, and gained valuable insights into consumer behavior and effective advertising strategies. These experiences solidified my interest in exploring data-driven marketing and analytics to optimize engagement and performance. I am eager to bring my expertise and enthusiasm to roles where I can contribute to research-driven decisions, impactful designs, and innovative strategies. With a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability, I aim to add value to dynamic teams and organizations. ## Work Experience ### Social Media Content Creator @ TasteofTiana Jan 2023 – Present I run @tasteoftiana, a Bay Area–based food blog where I showcase original recipes and spotlight local restaurants. Over the past two years, I’ve strategically grown my platform by implementing targeted marketing and advertising tactics that have expanded my reach and boosted audience engagement. My content has generated over 2 million total engagements, and I’ve successfully partnered with numerous Bay Area restaurants and food businesses to create promotional campaigns and collaborative content. Through this work, I’ve strengthened my skills in content creation, videography, video editing, branding, and digital marketing, while building meaningful relationships with local business owners and expanding my professional network in the food community. ### Office Admin @ Synergy Home Care of Walnut Creek Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 - Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and caregivers, managing all phone, email, and text communications with professionalism, clarity, and compassion. - Coordinate and maintain client and employee schedules, ensuring timely coverage, accuracy, and seamless care delivery. - Assist families by addressing questions, concerns, and care needs, demonstrating empathy, patience, and strong customer service. - Support care staff by communicating updates, documenting client needs, and organizing scheduling adjustments to maintain continuity of care. - Utilize strong attention to detail while managing high-volume communication, time-sensitive requests, and confidential information. ### Recruitment Coordinator @ Sunwise Clinical Research, LLC Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 - Developed and implemented recruitment strategies, improving participant engagement and trial enrollment. - Optimized the screening process, streamlining workflows for increased efficiency. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams (i.e. clinical staff & management) to ensure seamless participant onboarding & retention. ### UX Designer @ Design for America Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 - Coordinated with the nonprofit organization Kitchens for Good to conduct user research, a competitive analysis, and website audit. - Researched new website platforms to implement into their organization. - Redesigned their website according to research data. ### UX/UI Intern @ Cooledtured Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 - Redesigned the company website through conducting User Research, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, original user personas, heuristic evaluations, user flows, and low fidelity designs. - Delivered a high-fidelity prototype for final company submission. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Cognitive Science UC San Diego ### Diablo Valley College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tiana-sharifi --- Source: https://flows.cv/tianasharifi JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tianasharifi/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13