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Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coordinated and collaborated with a team of 2 designers and a researcher to deliver a consumer facing web modernization project, resulting in a consistent 5% increase in user engagement (month over month) and increased NPS by 30%.Fostered a collaborative cross team environment through regular design sprints and brainstorming sessions, enhancing team creativity and cohesion. Working with developers to code new modern web enhancements that align with current and upcoming usability, accessibility and front-end trends.Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on design principles and career development, leading to improved team performance.Spearheaded the ongoing creation and implementation of a company-wide design system and style guides in FIGMA, streamlining design processes and reducing production time by 20%

Toronto, Canada Area

Built and maintained strong client relationships, translating their needs into effective design solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in client retention. Worked with brands such as: The Macallan, EA Sports, Remy Martin, MillerCoors, Mountain Dew, Monster, Ducati, Ciroc, CitiBank, Hilton Hotels.Introduced new design tools and methodologies, reducing project turnaround time by 20%. (Invision, FIGMA, Miro)Organized and led cross-functional workshops to identify and address process bottlenecks, enhancing overall workflow and productivity.Led product design for multiple SaaS live event marketing platforms (Engage360 & Iconex), improving user engagement and satisfaction, servicing over 100 live events.

Toronto, Canada Area

Built and maintained strong client relationships, translating their needs into effective design solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in client retention. Worked with brands such as: The Macallan, EA Sports, Remy Martin, MillerCoors, Mountain Dew, Monster, Ducati, Ciroc, CitiBank, Hilton Hotels.Led product design for multiple SaaS live event marketing platforms (Engage360 & Iconex), improving user engagement and satisfaction, servicing over 100 live events.Designed company pitch decks, concepts and prototypes for new brand prospects and sales.

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed the end-to-end design process for a new SaaS platform, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver the project on time and within budget.Created the brand, designed and developed the company website resulting in 10 scheduled demos per month. Featured on Forbes for successful design strategies that contributed to company growth.Designed initial SaaS platform prototype and presentation which resulted in successful venture capitalist funding.

Toronto, Ontario

Responsibilities included: Providing modern design and creative ideas to existing properties. Using latest industry trends in HTML5 / CSS3 and design practices. Updating graphics for company Facebook pages, Twitter pages and other Social Media channels. Creating contest landing pages for Zoomer Magazine, ZoomerRadio, Classical 96.3FM and VisionTV. Worked on the ZoomerMedia Corporate site redesign, EverythingZoomer.com super site design.Provided graphics for the live webcast of IdeaCity 2012. Was on site pulling up lower thirds and information graphics for the users who purchased and watched the stream.

Responsibilities included UI design, icons, presentation design, wireframes, and quality assurance. Communicate with developers, coordinating web front-end functionality. Create and design aesthetic and engaging PowerPoint and prezi presentations, microsites, landing pages and banners; quickly delivering numerous scenarios, mockups and proofs of concept for presentation to client.

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Responsibilities included assisting clients using our tool via telephone, email and in-person. Providing training and training documentation to clients who were in the United States & Canada. Providing statistics / analysis for Walmart.ca (Hits, Click through Rate, Avg Time on page etc. using Google Analytics). Innovating and providing new ideas to improve the CrossCap tool.