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Hi! I am Olena, a passionate Product Design graduate with a strong focus on human-centred design. My journey began at Maynooth University, where I embraced the world of UX and Service Design. I'm committed to creating innovative and user-friendly experiences that make an impact. I thrive in collaborative environments and love to tackle design challenges. With experience in social media management, UX design, and research, I enjoy utilising my skills to help organisations connect with their audiences and deliver impact through empathy.…Hi! I am Olena, a passionate Product Design graduate with a strong focus on human-centred design. My journey began at Maynooth University, where I embraced the world of UX and Service Design. I'm committed to creating innovative and user-friendly experiences that make an impact. I thrive in collaborative environments and love to tackle design challenges. With experience in social media management, UX design, and research, I enjoy utilising my skills to help organisations connect with their audiences and deliver impact through empathy.

Olena Kaniuka

Social Media Manager, Product Designer, UX Designer, +4

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Hi! I am Olena, a passionate Product Design graduate with a strong focus on human-centred design. My journey began at Maynooth University, where I embraced the world of UX and Service Design. I'm committed to creating innovative and user-friendly experiences that make an impact. I thrive in collaborative environments and love to tackle design challenges. With experience in social media management, UX design, and research, I enjoy utilising my skills to help organisations connect with their audiences and deliver impact through empathy.…Hi! I am Olena, a passionate Product Design graduate with a strong focus on human-centred design. My journey began at Maynooth University, where I embraced the world of UX and Service Design. I'm committed to creating innovative and user-friendly experiences that make an impact. I thrive in collaborative environments and love to tackle design challenges. With experience in social media management, UX design, and research, I enjoy utilising my skills to help organisations connect with their audiences and deliver impact through empathy.

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Hi! I am Olena, a passionate Product Design graduate with a strong focus on human-centred design. My journey began at Maynooth University, where I embraced the world of UX and Service Design. I’m committed to creating innovative and user-friendly experiences that make an impact.

I thrive in collaborative environments and love to tackle design challenges. With experience in social media management, UX design, and research, I enjoy utilising my skills to help organisations connect with their audiences and deliver impact through empathy.

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English

Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Access Office at MU

August 1, 2025 - Present

Managed community engagement through DMs, comments, and queries; tracked performance analytics, achieving +20% follower growth and +38% engagement in the first three months; planned and created Instagram content (posts, stories, reels); designed posts and edited videos.

Researcher and Designer Intern at The Ultimate Figma Masterclass

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Produced a 50-page handbook combining research, structured content, and visual design to support over 100 society committees, improving clarity and consistency. Conducted in-depth research across 12+ Irish and UK universities, synthesising findings into actionable guidance and best practices. Wrote long-form content focusing on accessibility, usability, and clear communication; developed design concepts and high-fidelity prototypes. Worked on a personal workout application project (Aug–Sep 2024).

Group Facilitator at Access Office at MU

October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Led student group sessions of 20–30 participants, warmly welcoming underrepresented communities (e.g., Travellers). Encouraged active participation and supported 50+ participants with guidance on university systems and services using a solutions-focused approach.

Group Facilitator at Access Office at MU

February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Continued support for campus accessibility programs across Maynooth and Carlow campuses, coordinating sessions and assisting students with university services.

Personal Project - Workout Application

August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Developed a workout application as a personal project, including concept development, user flows, and prototyping.

Researcher and Designer Intern at The Ultimate Figma Masterclass (MU Clubs & Societies Office)

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Produced a 50-page handbook combining research, structured content, and visual design to support over 100 society committees, improving clarity and consistency. Conducted in-depth research across 12+ Irish and UK universities, synthesising findings into clear, actionable guidance and best practices. Wrote and structured long-form content with a focus on accessibility, usability, and clear communication, ensuring information was easy to navigate and applicable.

UX Design Intern at Unum Ireland

February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Successfully completed four major projects for clients and internal users, including wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and conducting usability tests. Synthesized findings into actionable insights that improved completion rates to 90%.

Researcher and Designer Intern at Clubs & Societies Office at MU

August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Produced a 50-page handbook compiling research and visual design for over 100 society committees, ensuring clarity and consistency across content. Wrote user-friendly documents focusing on accessibility and usability.