Alaa Hassanin

UI UX designer

Alexandria, Egypt

Profile summary

A professional with backgrounds in biophysics, library sciences, and user interface design, as well as practical experience in rare material preservation and cataloging. Proven ability to manage projects while maintaining collection integrity and providing an amazing user experience; pursuing a position in knowledge management, cultural heritage, or user-centered design.

Key skills

Skills
RDA Cataloging StandardsOPAC SystemsChemical Treatment & ConservationRare Materials HandlingCollection ManagementFigmaAdobe XDUser ResearchDesign ThinkingPrototypingAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Data Entry & ManagementCRM SystemsCustomer Service & RelationsProject ManagementQuality AssuranceDetail-Oriented Problem SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Professional experience

Chemical Treatment Specialist – Manuscripts and Rare BooksJul 2025 - Present
Bibliotheca Alexandrina | Alexandria, Egypt

- Execute precise chemical treatment and conservation procedures to stabilize and preserve fragile rare books and manuscripts. - Assess material composition and degradation to determine and apply appropriate, long-term preservation strategies. - Collaborate with senior archivists and conservation experts to maintain the highest quality standards for the historical collection.

  • Execute precise chemical treatment and conservation procedures to stabilize and preserve fragile rare books and manuscripts.
  • Assess material composition and degradation to determine and apply appropriate, long-term preservation strategies.
  • Collaborate with senior archivists and conservation experts to maintain the highest quality standards for the historical collection.
Digital Egypt Pioneers Initiative (DEPI) — UI/UX Design TrackJun 2025 - Present
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt

- Completed intensive practical training covering user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. - Designed high-fidelity interfaces using Figma and conducted user-centered design projects.

  • Completed intensive practical training covering user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
  • Designed high-fidelity interfaces using Figma and conducted user-centered design projects.
Cataloging Trainee – Rare Book LibraryMar 2025 - Jun 2025
Bibliotheca Alexandrina | Alexandria, Egypt

- Cataloged rare and gifted books in both English and Arabic according to RDA (Resource Description and Access) standards. - Gained specialized, hands-on experience in the handling, documentation, and organizational management of historical collections.

  • Cataloged rare and gifted books in both English and Arabic according to RDA (Resource Description and Access) standards.
  • Gained specialized, hands-on experience in the handling, documentation, and organizational management of historical collections.
Customer Service RepresentativeSep 2023 - Feb 2024
Concentrix | Alexandria, Egypt

- Resolved a high volume of customer inquiries and issues in a fast-paced call center environment with empathy and professionalism. - Built strong client relationships, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and retention rates.

  • Resolved a high volume of customer inquiries and issues in a fast-paced call center environment with empathy and professionalism.
  • Built strong client relationships, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and retention rates.
Librarian SpecialistOct 2022 - Feb 2025
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Children's Library | Alexandria, Egypt

- Served as the first point of contact, assisting visitors with information regarding library services, programs, and facility navigation. - Managed high-volume in-person and telephone inquiries, enhancing the overall visitor experience. - Provided logistical support for library events and maintained an organized and welcoming reception area.

  • Served as the first point of contact, assisting visitors with information regarding library services, programs, and facility navigation.
  • Managed high-volume in-person and telephone inquiries, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
  • Provided logistical support for library events and maintained an organized and welcoming reception area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Biophysics and ChemistryJan 2022
Alexandria University, Faculty of Science

Relevant Courses: Professional Ethics, Presentation Skills, Management Basics, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Computer Science