Matthew Lorentz Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Outreach Coordinator for the GTA region of CNIB"s Come to Work Program.• Created Partnerships between CNIB and Vocational, Employment, Mentoring and Social Procurement Organizations• Worked with 95+ participants within the sight loss community on finding employment or starting their own business • Leveraged/created partnerships to further participants employability within the sight loss community • Was part of an interview panel to select and onboard new outreach coordinator• Worked collaboratively on Disclosure Series, Talent Accelerator Program and Ontario Job Seekers Club at CNIB• Drafted Ontario Grant Proposal for new Ontario Funding Model• Assisted the training process of new Outreach Coordinators as they were onboarded

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I move the digital world forward by working with leading brands to improve their digital accessibility. As an Accessibility Tester I work with large organizations to improve the accessibility of digital products across industries including e-ecommerce, banking, education and more. The feedback that I provide, impacts the lives of the 1.3 billion people around the world who live with disabilities.I complete ‘self-guided’ or, unmoderated, research requests, in which I record testing task flows. These recordings are used to help inform companies with accessibility and usability insights.I participate in ‘user Interview’ requests (moderated research requests) where I’m interviewed by researchers or specialists in the field while performing specific task flows. These recorded interviews are used to help identify new issues with a product related to its accessibility and usability.I provide written feedback on the compatibility and accessibility of user journeys within customer digital properties across assistive technologies, devices and browsers. These are captured in compatibility tests, which are unmoderated research requests. This written feedback is used to help guide companies with their accessibility efforts across their digital products.During compatibility tests I use reading comprehension skills to follow step by step instructions in a precise way. I use critical thinking and written communications skills to provide accessibility and usability feedback. I'm an expert at using my assistive technology and have the technical skills to execute product flowsAs part of my role, I complete Prototype Reviews, which are moderated research requests in which I'm interviewed by researchers or specialists to test digital product prototypes. These recorded interviews are used to gain accessibility and usability insights of prototypes. With this feedback companies can fully integrate accessibility into their product cycles early and often.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Coordinate group of technology and administrative volunteers, clients, and prospective clients- Set up Smart Phones and troubleshoot accessible software - Provided tech support to blind and partially sighted users during the CNIB Connecting the Dots Conference - Set up iPhone from the ground up so a client could use it with her voice/gestures- Collaborate with Vision Loss Rehab staff to ensure clients receive in person support when needed- Member of a fundraising event planning committee for United Way (largest funder of CNIB)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted Mobile intake assessments of CNIB Foundation Clients • Assisted CNIB Foundation clients with smartphone setup and navigation• Co-facilitated Virtual Accessibility Training Sessions (IOS & Android)

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted students with job search skills and developed the necessary tools • Facilitated employment workshops (i.e. resume writing) • Maintained a case load and contact with 100+ students• Networked with employers across a wide variety of business sectors

10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle

• Developed partnerships with employers in a variety of industries • Connected job seekers with employers – submitted resumes, arranged interviews • Created and documented client action plans• Assessed job seekers’ needs, identified barriers to employment

Burlington

• Wrote blog’s, and marketed services using social media • Identified and secured community organizations and business partnerships • Researched and vetted information to upload on company resource page

Mississauga

• Created the administrative framework for new program• Created and put together training program for new volunteers

Diploma (High Honours), Social Services

English & History