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Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

• Developed a secure file portal in WordPress and PHP tailored to client specific requirements that enabled personalized file management and individual dashboards for site users.
• Enhanced functionality and streamlined the file management/sharing capabilities within secure portal through the integration of the Box API.
• Simplified staff operations and administration through the implementation of an internal management dashboard for secure portal, featuring an extended role system, automated file-to-role assignment, and security.
• Led and participated in client collaboration efforts through requirements gathering sessions, regular team touchpoints, documentation updates and design recommendations to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Facilitated the safeguarding of company data and preservation of the organization's digital history through the management of cPanel Infrastructure to support the successful recovery of corporate files and restoration.
• Implemented best coding practices to ensure the codebase was maintainable, scalable, and efficient.

Wawa, Ontario, Canada

• Developed custom website to meet individual client needs.
• Increased online reservations by 19% and revenue by 22% by redirecting website traffic fromthird-party booking providers to client's website, reducing commission fees paid tothird-parties.
• Implemented a real-time booking system integrated with Cloudbeds and Stripe API.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to create visually engaging content while also firmlyestablishing brand identity.
• Implemented SEO strategies, resulting in a 250% increase in organic traffic and improvedvisibility of the website in Google search results.
• Leveraged knowledge of TypeScript and Nextjs to optimize website performance for fasterload times.

Wawa, Ontario, Canada

• Designed and developed custom website based on client needs and input.
• Increased online reservations by 15% and revenue by 18% by redirecting website traffic from third-party booking providers to client's website, reducing commission fees paid to third-parties.
• Integrated Stripe and Cloudbeds API to enable online bookings and payments resulting in an additional revenue stream for client.
• Created, curated and edited all visual content to establish cohesive and appealing branding.
• Collaborated with the client to gather requirements, define scope, and establish project timelines to facilitate a timely delivery while meeting all client needs.
• Provided ongoing maintenance and support to the website while assisting with staff orientation.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Independently took responsibility of existing Shopify codebase.
• Improved customer experience through the implementation of new features, bug fixes, and performance optimization.
• Utilized technologies such as JavaScript, Liquid, jQuery, HTML, and CSS to deliver a product that met the client’s needs and expectations.
• Implemented best coding practices to ensure the codebase was maintainable, scalable, and efficient.
• Ensured smooth operation of Shopify store through the resolution of complex technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Documented the codebase and developed guides to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure the codebase could be maintained by others.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Managed and supervised the daily operations of the marketing team
• Oversaw social media rebranding campaign
• Facilitated weekly marketing strategy planning sessions with the CEO
• Increased customer awareness through expansion of social media channels and new content direction
• Created all content required for the company's online marketing with the workload including photographing, recording video, editing, designing, staging, scripting, animating, and recording voice over
• Collaborated with the CEO on customer outreach events

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

• Managed and supervised the daily operations of two hotel properties, ensured business functioned efficiently and accurately
• Collaborated in the launch of a new hotel property with the owners, led all technical initiatives to ensure a smooth transition
• Created all financial reports and invoices for two hotel properties using both QuickBooks and Excel software
• Led and facilitated the onboarding and training of a staff of over 20 team members including client-facing employees and custodial staff
• Monitored capacity of all employees at both properties as well as facilitated requests for time off to ensure business was able to maintain functionality
• Initiated and managed relationships with individual clients and corporations resulting in multi-year contracts whilst fostering a positive client-company partnership with a continuous relationship secured

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada

• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
• Client and Corporate Relations
• Lead Transition of Analog Systems to Digital Systems
• Scheduled meetings for all Supervisors and the CEO
• Lead all onboarding of Digital Systems

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada

• Director
• Lead Animator
• Art Director
• Lead Game Design
• Storyboard Artist
• Video Editor

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Director
• Lead Animator
• Completed a series of animated shorts, each being 3-4 minutes in length at a production deadline of a week for each short
• Shorts required team communication to collaborate and complete all aspects of the projects on time and successfully

Los Angeles, California

• Director
• Lead Animator
• Projects involved conceptualizing, creating, and animating various shows to completion
• Created and consistently worked on 8 different shows, all involved 5 day production deadlines to finish fully animating 4-5 minute long animated shorts to completion
• 4 different 4-5 minute long animations needed to be successfully completed within the span of a single week, every week
• Many shorts required shorter production deadlines of 2-3 days, which required adaptability in order to succeed and surpass expectations

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Director
• Lead Animator
• Conceptualized and fully animated an advertisement campaign which consisted of 6 animated commercials
• Commercials involved discussions with management teams which required well planned and organized articulated pitches to convince every team member that each animation would be successful

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Director
• Lead Animator
• Conceptualized and fully animated an advertisement campaign which consisted of 3 animated commercials
• All commercials involved surveyed critique from different company members to collaboratively improve each commercial to surpass expectations