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Education

• Electronics Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma with Honors - Humber College - 2010-2013

• Bachelor of Design with Honors in Graphic Design (B.Des.) - York University - 2006-2010

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Don Mills Collegiate Institute - 2002-2006

Personal &
Professional
Skills

• Design: Utilize color, shape, typography and composition to create memorable, visually appealing layouts and imagery

• Problem Solving: Methodically investigate problems to identify likely failure points and derive effective solutions

• Communication: Employ a variety of communication strategies to convey ideas clearly, honestly and concisely

• Cooperation: Exercise the highest degree of respect, teamwork and professionalism

• Adaptability: Enjoy learning new skills and navigating dynamic work environments

Digital
Skills

• Design Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, XD, Illustrator, InDesign)

• CMS Tools: Shopify, Squarespace, WordPress, Contentful, Unbounce, Mailchimp, Sailthru

• Communication Tools: Slack, Zoom, Google Meet, Jira, Confluence, InVision

• Advertising Tools: Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, Google Merchant Center

• Programming Languages: HTML5, CSS3, Liquid, JavaScript, C++

Employment
History

Senior Cross Platform UX/UI Designer - Seeking Alpha (seekingalpha.com) - 2020-present

• Work effectively within the company structure and direct junior designers

• Identify, interpret, and develop elegant, effective cross platform design solutions based on project specifications, stakeholder goals, and existing design standards

• Conduct usability research, A/B tests and conceptual iterations to generate intuitive UX flows

• Produce pixel-perfect UI mockups and high fidelity prototypes to communicate finalized design solutions

• Proficiently employ Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Confluence, Jira and various others design and management tools

• Ensure strict compliance with accessibility standards and industry best-practices for various device types

• Maintain and improve company style guides to establish visual consistency and efficient asset management

• Conduct design reviews in conjunction with Quality Assurance to confirm correct product implementation

• Advise and assist other department to ensure brand consistency and conceptual alignment

• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify future design needs and development goals

Senior Graphic Designer - Lounge Decor Plus - 2017-2020

• Oversaw all visual design projects, from concept to completion

• Lead in proposals and discussions to identify creative solutions

• Managed creative teams to ensuring timely delivery and outstanding work quality

• Developed branding, style guides, and design standards to establish thematic consistency for all projects

• Created superb content through thoughtful use of typography, color, layout, illustration and image curation

• Proficiently employed Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and various other design tools

• Prepared print media, signage, packaging and merchandising designs for large scale print production

• Performed extensive SEO audits and effectively optimized all web content

• Mapped user flows, conducted A/B tests and produced high-fidelity prototypes to create effective UX/UI solutions

Weapons & Engineering Technician - Department of National Defense - 2010-2017

• Performed corrective and preventative maintenance on various RADAR, SONAR, Fire Control, Communications and Armament systems

• Managed spare parts inventory, scheduled test equipment calibration/certification

• Maintained detailed records of equipment failures and faults

• Assisted with installation of new electronic systems and oversaw follow-up performance trials

• Complied with established federal, provincial and military safety programs

• Worked cohesively with a team of technicians to provide engineering support and consultation

• Performed critical technical tasks under pressure to restore engineering capabilities and support damage control

Graphic Designer - Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc. - 2007-2010

• Consulted stakeholders to identify media requirements based on company goals and existing corporate identity

• Researched visual media trends to ensure outstanding presence

• Employed various software tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) to develop elegant, effective project solutions

• Facilitated strong customer relations by providing ongoing client support and follow-up services

Web Developer - Boa Media - 2006-2007

• Assisted with conceptualization and implementation of software features for IntelliFolios, a Flash-based web development software

• Developed functional frameworks and website templates to illustrate software capabilities

• Generated web-based tutorials to outline software features and provide educational references

• Educated clients on IntelliFolios features and advantages, proving customer support as required

• Provided individual branding and graphic design services for company clients

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