Diploma

UX Design Fundamentals & Advanced UX Design

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Basics of Design Research

As the product designer for MoveSnap, a startup incubated under RBC Ventures, I played a vital role in the development of the company's forthcoming redesign by creating comprehensive design systems and crafting intuitive user experiences through the creation of effective user interface designs. Working closely with cross-functional teams comprising of designers, product owners, engineers, system architects, and business stakeholders, I actively contributed to the iterative process of creating a product that meets the needs and expectations of our user base.

Product Designer, MoveSnap

Automating reforestation to save our environment. As the Chief Design Officer, I was in charge of the design, marketing, customer relationship management, and social media for the company, I was instrumental in establishing and managing the various tools and systems necessary for the successful operation of the organization.

Co-Founder, Design

As the owner of the design system for our Point of Sale product, I play a key role in the introduction of new design patterns and the optimization of accessibility requirements. As a leader in design reviews, I have worked with a diverse group of designers ranging from interns to senior staff, providing input on all aspects of the product.

Additionally, I've spearheaded a cost-saving merchant-facing product, saving the company millions of dollars annually.

Senior Product Designer

In my role, I was responsible for conducting research and designing, building, and maintaining a variety of systems across the digital content divisions. This work required frequent collaboration with diverse teams including product owners, developers, engineers, editors, writers, and end-users. Additionally, I played a key role in the development of design systems, user experience, and user interface design for a range of internal and external products.

Senior Systems Designer

As a Lead Designer for Rogers Media, I was tasked with creating intuitive and visually appealing tablet and mobile applications for eight publishing brands. In this role, I also took on the challenge of streamlining workflows and troubleshooting various obstacles faced by a team of over 300 individuals, all while prioritizing the maintenance of consistent standards of quality.

Lead Designer

As a designer, I was responsible for creating interactive replica-magazines for tablet and mobile devices. In this capacity, I worked on a diverse range of brands and closely collaborated with their respective teams. At the time, the production of tablet-based replica-magazines was a new and innovative area of design, and our team's strategy focused on delivering strong user experiences, visually engaging content, and a high level of usability. Through this work, we aimed to create products that provided an optimal reading experience for users.

Designer, Digital Publishing

As a member of the design team for StarTouch, Toronto Star's interactive daily news product, I was responsible for the creation of interactive advertisements that placed a strong emphasis on user experience. Working with clients, I conceptualized advertisements that adhered to technical and visual approval processes, utilizing specialized design tools in the process. Through this work, I played a key role in the production of engaging and effective advertisements for StarTouch.

Interactive Designer, Advertising Studio

Graphic Design Intern

Graphic Designer

As a mentor for the UX Design & Advanced UX Design course at Juno College of Technology (previously HackerYou), I had the opportunity to guide and support a class of 26 students as they learned and developed their skills in the field of user experience design.

Mentor, User Experience Design

Senior Product Designer at Shopify

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