Work Experience
CREATIVE DESIGNER | HIP DIGITAL MEDIA, INC. | Burnaby, B.C., Canada
2013-PRESENT
StruĐture ǁeďsite teŵplates aŶd iŶstruĐtioŶs ďased oŶ HIP’s softǁare deǀelopŵeŶt platforŵs for ĐlieŶt to use
Customize client templates, design microsites, and revise data report pages. Inspect and optimize creative assets
for desktop, mobile, retina and usability performance. Big brand clients include P&G, CoverGirl, and Dr. Pepper.
Discuss UX ideas with Creative Director and Senior UI Developer. Prepare CSS style sheet guides for Back-End
Developer. Tools include Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
ReĐeiǀed highest eǀaluatioŶ sĐore of the year, deterŵiŶed ďy all of HIP’s deǀelopŵeŶt teaŵ ;ϮϬϭ4Ϳ.
USER INTERFACE DESIGNER | PROMOGA, INC. | Vancouver, B.C., Canada
SEP 2014-JUL 2015
Created 40+ user interface pages for Proŵoga’s API ǁeďsite usiŶg Adoďe Photoshop, ĐoŶsult CEO ǁith Đreatiǀe feedback, optimize images for web. Tasks included adding a 16 column grid, selecting the final typography, selecting a color theme, and designing functionality features.
Pages included creating a workshop class, step by step pages for venue setup, list map view, and pop up schedule.
WEB DESIGNER | FORGE & SMITH | Burnaby, B.C., Canada
DEC 2012- JAN 2013
Illustrated site map charts for content-heavy websites using Adobe Photoshop, broke down website information into specific page categories, showcased color codes to emphasize navigation, headings, subheading, and links.
Reviewed client needs for planning initial wireframe setup, defined information hierarchy for each web page, Đreated oŶliŶe features to shoǁĐase user’s site iŶteraĐtioŶ. Wirefraŵe pages iŶĐluded desigŶiŶg page struĐtures, content layout, calls to action, user interface elements, and web functionality.
INFORMATION DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR | Burnaby, B.C., Canada
2008-PRESENT
Designed promotional websites, site maps, PDF printable task forms, interactive dashboards and infographic posters. Clients targeted more toward tech companies and non-profit organizations. Project included creating an online infographic for https://www.getchronos.com by simplifying their complex data into digestable information.
Created a human trafficking self-directed blog, designed human trafficking infographic flyers, went door to door and mailed copies throughout my neighbourhood.
Education
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Burnaby, B.C., Canada 2006-2008
Senior Management Certificate with Distinction in Web Design & New Media Development. Coursework included information architecture, typography (print and web), design and color theory, law for new media (intellectual property), human factors on web usability, web marketing, and corporate communications.
Participated in creating the final marketing collateral for our public Design Grad Show at Radical Entertainment.
Achievements
DEPICT MAGAZINE | Toronto, Ontario, Canada SEP 2013
Left-Handers Infographic piece featured on the launch issue of CaŶada’s first new infographic design magazine. selected few out of the Canadian design community to showcase work. Sold in Chapters bookstores nationwide.
EGG TALENT | Toronto, Ontario, Canada DEC 2012
Infographic resume sample featured in an online article focused on job hunting for post-secondary grads.
(http://talentegg.ca/incubator/2012/12/04/infographic-resumes-bc-designer)
Interests
Data visualization, social media, minimalist living, documentaries, hiking, playing violin, workshops, reading
References
Available on request
