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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I partner with stakeholders to solve user problems from a human-centered perspective; liaise with clients to refine and streamline scope for MVP solutions and develop a foundational user journey specifying clear user needs; and craft mobile responsive solutions, complete with a design system of responsive, accessible, and branded elements intended to scale with the product as it grows.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At CrowdRiff, I crafted and designed user-focused solutions to collect and use visual content for destination marketers in 900+ locales across North America and globally. I created, organized, and maintained a full design system for both legacy components and newer patterns for our product. I facilitated and analyzed user feedback from user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to uncover user needs, track release progress, and validate product solutions and designs. As a voice for our… Show more At CrowdRiff, I crafted and designed user-focused solutions to collect and use visual content for destination marketers in 900+ locales across North America and globally. I created, organized, and maintained a full design system for both legacy components and newer patterns for our product. I facilitated and analyzed user feedback from user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to uncover user needs, track release progress, and validate product solutions and designs. As a voice for our customers, I influenced product and company strategy and provided recommendations based on feedback from users. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, and Apprentice Stage Manager on over 45 productions across Canada & the World, including at Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival, the Canadian Opera Company, Luminato Festival, Tarragon Theatre, Opera Atelier, National Arts Centre, Crow's Theatre, and more.- Implemented directors’ and designers’ visions when orchestrating productions while using actor and crew feedback to improve onstage and backstage flow- Liaised with the Canadian band… Show more Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, and Apprentice Stage Manager on over 45 productions across Canada & the World, including at Mirvish Productions, Stratford Festival, the Canadian Opera Company, Luminato Festival, Tarragon Theatre, Opera Atelier, National Arts Centre, Crow's Theatre, and more.- Implemented directors’ and designers’ visions when orchestrating productions while using actor and crew feedback to improve onstage and backstage flow- Liaised with the Canadian band Stars to facilitate their creative vision for an autobiographical production, while learning to create meaningful choreography with a life-sized marionette in a week with no prior puppetry experience (STARS: Together, Crow's Theatre)- Streamlined processes for a massive 100+ props scene change to reduce total change time by 10 minutes (Wedding Party, Crow's Theatre)Full credits (or just fun stories) available upon request...or a beer. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Honey Harvest 2020, Extraction Team- Uncapped frames and extracted honey- Bottled & labelled thousands of jars of honey- Made some bee friends

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Concert Manager & Assistant Concert Manager for 11 concerts with Tafelmusik- Implemented conductor's and soloist's visions for concerts while using musician feedback to improve onstage and backstage flow- Assisted international soloists before and during concerts

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Production (Double-Bill) - Actéon & PygmalionToured to Toronto (Elgin Theatre), Chicago (Harris Theatre), & Versailles (Royal Opera House)- Collaborated with international crews in Versailles to coordinate an opera in a foreign space, with technical elements dating back centuries, while maintaining the artistic vision

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ScotiaBank Theatre- Facilitated industry showing of TIFF films with 100's of patrons for 4 different theatres

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Production Assistant for Avon & Studio TheatresProduction Manager - Julie Miles, Marylu Moyer, Angela MarshallAvon Theatre Productions - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; Shakespeare in Love; A Little Night MusicStudio Theatre Productions - Bunny; The Aeneid- Administered Stratford’s unique scheduling app, resulting in the coordinated deployment of over 100 performers

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Productions - Falstaff; Madama Butterfly; Don Giovanni; Die Walküre; The Barber of Seville; Bluebeard's Castle / Ewartung; Semele- Facilitated over 100 performers through rehearsals and shows to ensure a smooth and comfortable artist experience

Diploma, User Experience Design

Certificate Of Completion, Ux Design

Ba, Joint Honours, Drama And Music