Cassandra Wiesner Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mentored RBC Amplify students for the summer, helping them strategically create and build their thesis projects.Responsibilities Included:- workshop assistance in strategic exploratory research with interns- teaching and running workshops about Design Thinking with interns- teaching and coaching on interaction and visual design principles- guidance and teaching on how to effectively present work for stakeholder buy-in

88 Queens Quay - Waterpark Building

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I worked daily with engineers and Product Managers across multiple products to help deliver new features and create an omnichannel experience through all of the products within the Alida suite.Responsibilities included: - create and conduct research and testing plans for products- understand and work within technology and business constraints - execute strategic workshops when implementing new or revamping products- presenting work to outside teams within the business- building relationships, working across multiple teams- wireframing low to high fidelity- prototyping - creation and presentation of executive decks for funding for the design department.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Planning research studies and using those insights to lead designs that meet the client’s business needs and constraints.Responsibilities include: - Defines the stratic objectives for the business and user KPI’s. - Running discovery workshops - Create a business model and source of revenue for clients- Wireframing complex systems including products websites and intranets - Coaching / mentoring best practices to a team in UX, UI, KPI tracking and persuasive design- Create a research plan that is needed to help the client reach their goals and find their delta- Builds client relationships - Directing designs that meet a business’s vision and mission- Generates critical thinking from team members

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conducting user research methods to design information architecture and wireframes for digital systems.Proficient in: -user interviews -stakeholder interviews - workshops-mapping -user personification -content audits-analytics reviews-task analysis- card sorting (open, closed, and reverse) -click testing -prototype testing -wireframing -A/B testing- usability testing

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Performed workshops to inform product and brand strategy as well as creating wireframe templates for clients to move into development with.Helped clients with: - brand identity- information architecture of product / system - wireframing - persuasive design

Toronto, Canada Area

Created and participated workshops to find solutions for the client to increase conversion and create a digital system for their product. - Performed research workshops with design team- Ran design ideation sessions.- Delegated responsibilities to team and held them accountable to deadlines.- Created flow maps and deliverables.- Created wireframes for product.- Presented findings and wireframes to client.- Created a working prototype for client to use to find investors.

Toronto, Canada Area

I help students in different design programs at the GBC to: - Organize their ideas and thoughts on paper- Assist them with learning 3D modeling principles- Work to build their confidence and curiosity- Learn independence and problem solving skills

Toronto, Canada Area

Helped the internal interaction design team restructure their design system across many different RBC tools. Responsible for:-usability testing-focused "Google venture style" sprints-collaborative sketching and prototyping-data synthesis -research into other design systems -maintaining and documenting Axure and Sketch asset libraries

Toronto, Canada Area

Tutoring children in elementary school English, focusing on clarity of thought and creative story telling.

Toronto, Canada Area

- frequently named employee of the week- enjoyed added responsibility of training new employees - recognized for bringing passion and integrity to work every day, inspiring coworkers

Toronto, Canada Area

- responsible for writing event listings - documenting company expenses - creating contact lists

Toronto, Canada Area

- organization of the text layout on the online magazine- making contact lists - writing event listings

North York

- superior time management and ability to meet financial goals- Strong communication skills and ability to compromise in acting as liaison between the fine arts and dance communities

North York

- recognized for forging meaningful connections with students, positive work attitude andstrong work ethic

Advanced Diploma, Interaction Design And Development

Interaction Design And Development, Digital Design

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa) Dance, Minor English, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Activities and Societies: York Dance Ensemble 2012