+ Develop a web content roadmap for the Boreal Funding Portal.+ Responsible for understanding the project brief for the Boreal Portal Funding Model.+ Responsible for re-designing the Boreal Portal WebApplication, and the backend management interface.+ Designed all renders based on understanding of the process flow for a user first approach, whiledeveloping a strong UX/UI experience for users.+ Recoded all HTML and CSS markup.+ Applied Bootstrap framework to enhance the… Show more + Develop a web content roadmap for the Boreal Funding Portal.+ Responsible for understanding the project brief for the Boreal Portal Funding Model.+ Responsible for re-designing the Boreal Portal WebApplication, and the backend management interface.+ Designed all renders based on understanding of the process flow for a user first approach, whiledeveloping a strong UX/UI experience for users.+ Recoded all HTML and CSS markup.+ Applied Bootstrap framework to enhance the site responsiveness across media-types.+ Refined Bootstrap CSS to conform to WCAG 2.0 Checklist.+ Adjusted and built all required jQuery and Javascript.+ Ensured AA Rating Level for accessibility.+ Tested site on various Site Readers for user accessibility. Show less

Creative Director and Brand Specialist Responsibilities+ Ensure the visual quality of our clients brand.+ Create briefs for projects to be used by designers.+ Mentor designers to coach them on how to develop and present their ideas to other channels for approval and help them understand the business end of creative strategy.+ Handle feedback from clients and turn those comments into actionable tasks for your team.+ Act as a filter for the brand leadership team and… Show more Creative Director and Brand Specialist Responsibilities+ Ensure the visual quality of our clients brand.+ Create briefs for projects to be used by designers.+ Mentor designers to coach them on how to develop and present their ideas to other channels for approval and help them understand the business end of creative strategy.+ Handle feedback from clients and turn those comments into actionable tasks for your team.+ Act as a filter for the brand leadership team and present ideas to them once they meet my standards.+ Create an environment for my team that allows them to grow in their roles and take on more responsibility and leadership.The Fine Print+ Formal commerce education at the university level.+ Formal design education in applied arts and technology.+ 25 yrs experience leading creative teams.+ 25 yrs experience working in print, web, and experience design.+ 25 years experience managing clients brand, both in print and online, including SEO efforts.+ 12 years experience managing site accessibility and WCAG compliance.Principal Responsibilities+ Plan and prepare the Archipela business plan.+ Responsible for planning and strategy for Archipela on a daily basis. + Responsible for working with a financial team to maintain business bank accounts, payment processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and taxes.+ Manage and implement marketing and sales strategies that could include tactics such as print advertising, public relations, online marketing, networking, cold calling and commissioned salespeople.+ Providing customer service duties including phone calls, emails, and follow-ups concerning creative direction, product delivery, ROI, and quality issues.+ Identify human resources needs, write job descriptions, screen and interview candidates, train, manage and manage compensation for employees and sub-contractors.+ Adapt continually to thrive. Show less

+ Responsible for understanding the project brief for the Rogers Desktop Box for On Demand TV.+ Designed and developed the UX.UI interfaces for the On Demand TV experience for all screens, and ensuring the process flow was made intuitive for end users.+ Completed all renders, for all states for the project.+ Worked with other developers and designers to create a unique user experience.

As the Web and Graphic Design Director at Seewind Design I was responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts to develop leading-edge marketing and web solutions for large corporations. It required a deep understanding of user-centered research, interactive development and content strategy with core strengths in design and communications. I played an active role in shaping new opportunities for Seewind Design – be it expanding their client relationships or forging new… Show more As the Web and Graphic Design Director at Seewind Design I was responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts to develop leading-edge marketing and web solutions for large corporations. It required a deep understanding of user-centered research, interactive development and content strategy with core strengths in design and communications. I played an active role in shaping new opportunities for Seewind Design – be it expanding their client relationships or forging new ones.Responsibilities:+ Concept, develop and manage creative product solutions.+ Managed creative teams and tracks of work.+ Lead and directed the creative team from concept to completion.+ Planned and estimated for highly complex projects.+ Applied brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative visual solutions that meet business and user needs.+ Visualized, designed and conceptualized user experiences.+ Created visual prototypes or screens.+ Extended existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation.+ Provided quality assurance of all creative deliverables.+ Elevated the creative level of the work coming out of the creative team.+ Educated other team members, not exclusive to the creative team, through project development and performance management.+ Collaborated with Seewind executives and business development teams to create and develop new business opportunities. Show less