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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for updating customer-facing website- Develop new pages, features, and components using React- Conduct technical audits of UI/UX designs; made recommendations and provided guidance on feasibility of new features and layout- Team lead for launch of Shaw Mobile Self-Serve portal application

Past projects include:- Budget App (http://budgetly.alanchow.ca/)A React/Redux app designed to keep track of various expenses providing a quick summary of total spent based on filters or a monthly overview. (Technologies used: React, Redux, Firebase, Heroku, Webpack, Jest)- Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland (www.bigsisters.bc.ca)Red Academy Community Partner final project. Developed a modern, responsive custom Wordpress site for the organisation (technologies used: Wordpress,… Show more Past projects include:- Budget App (http://budgetly.alanchow.ca/)A React/Redux app designed to keep track of various expenses providing a quick summary of total spent based on filters or a monthly overview. (Technologies used: React, Redux, Firebase, Heroku, Webpack, Jest)- Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland (www.bigsisters.bc.ca)Red Academy Community Partner final project. Developed a modern, responsive custom Wordpress site for the organisation (technologies used: Wordpress, PHP, jQuery, HTML/CSS)- www.graceandvictory.ca - Designed and coded a responsive site for a Toronto based micro-publisher (technologies used: HTML/CSS, jQuery) Show less

- Consultation, project management and art direction for various projects including branding/identitydesign, website design/coding and print projectsPast projects include:- www.fourarrows.ca – Website/UI design and coding for the Federation of North American Explorers (technologies: HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP)- www.trca.on.ca – Website maintenance/UI design for Toronto and Area Conservation Authority (technologies: HTML, CSS, Flash/AS2)

British Columbia, Canada

- Created digital signage program and established processes including deadlines,proofing and deployment standards- Successfully launched and completed seasonal multi-channel promotional campaigns for Best Buy Mobile (Back-to-school & Holiday) including creative development, weekly updates, and co-ordination with 3rd party vendors.- Project management and co-ordination of various creative initiatives; working with internal clients on special events/projects; and creative development,… Show more - Created digital signage program and established processes including deadlines,proofing and deployment standards- Successfully launched and completed seasonal multi-channel promotional campaigns for Best Buy Mobile (Back-to-school & Holiday) including creative development, weekly updates, and co-ordination with 3rd party vendors.- Project management and co-ordination of various creative initiatives; working with internal clients on special events/projects; and creative development, consultation & storyboarding for motion graphic projects- Awarded the 2012 BALSA award for excellence for establishing the digital signage program Show less

British Columbia, Canada

- Created a Digital sketch tool that allowed rapid prototyping of various flyer pages during planning stages- Sketch tool reduced sketch meeting time by 25% - 50% depending on category- Awarded the 2011 BALSA award for excellence for work in creating the Sketch tool

Highlights include:Graphic Designer at Agency 59- Designed mockups as part of pitch process to several clients- Created print and web related pieces

Graphic Designer at Tabi International- Designed overall look and feel for spring 2008- Pieces included store signage, retail window treatments and promotional brochure.Production artist/graphic designer at Mackenzie Financial- Production of large, time-sensitive, annual reports (minimum 20 funds to format/edit)- Creation of various marketing material; updating existing marketing collateral as needed

Mississauga, Ontario

- Created designs and project management for The CN Tower, Oxford Properties Group, and Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank- Design Projects include: Direct mail, marketing kits, package design, websites, and logos- Daily interaction with print vendors (off-set and digital), obtaining quotes, and file preparation for pre-press- Gained extensive knowledge on various printing methods and pre-flight procedures to ensure accurate and smooth project completion

Front-End Web Developer, Front End Web Development Professional Program

Gained knowledge in various front-end developer tools and languages: - React - AngularJS - JavaScript/JQuery - WordPress - HTML5/CSS3/SASS.

Honours Bachelor, Graphic Design