QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of outstanding technical skills and extensive software knowledge on various graphic/digital design applications. Able to work proficiently in PC and Macintosh environments.
• Experienced in various design areas: graphic design, web design, web responsive design, UI/UX design, corporate identities, presentation, promotional and package design and icon design.
• Adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, excellent work ethic and a team player.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Proficient in – HTML, DHTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of – responsive web, mobile web, W3C standards, AODA compliance, ActionScript, XML, PHP, AJAX, Bootstrap framework and AngularJS.
Experienced with CMS – WordPress, Drupal, Magento, TeamSite, Sitefinity and Sitecore.
• Specialized areas – web interactive design, web front-end developing, UI/UX design, corporate identities/icon design, presentation slides design, promotional design, package design, 2D & 3D illustrations and animations.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Jan. 2016 – July. 2016: BMIR / Toronto
Position: (Contract) Front-end developer
• Website front-end development and website maintenance with WordPress, Sitefinity or BOLT CMS for ONE Properties, CIBC 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report , Fortis Inc. , Automative Properties REIT and CHC Student Housing
• Working with visual designers for UI appearance and UX controls on layout, effects, flows and navigation.
• Problem solving client’s requests for 3rd-party API, such as GoogleMap api and news feeds.
May 2013 – Oct. 2015: Thane Direct / Mississauga
Position: Web Designer
• Website visual design and front-end development
• HTML email design and coding
• E-commerce Website maintenance & updates (Magento/WordPress/PHP)
• UI/UX wireframe, design and mockups
• Banner ads design
• h2omopx5.ca | thane.ca | thanedirect.co.uk | mejorcompratv.com
May 2011 – Nov. 2012: CAA South Central Ontario / Toronto
Position: Web Designer (Contract)
• Website design: creating, maintaining and updating web content, HTML email updates, front-end coding, web-banner updates, website mock-ups from wire-frames.
• www.caasco.com
Jun. 2008 – Feb. 2011: Armstrong Partnership / Toronto
Position: Web Producer
• Website production: front-end website coding, HTML email/eblast coding and deployment, email webpage maintaining and updating with Interwoven TeamSite CMS
• Mastercard.ca | Hill’s Puppy Kitten | Hill’s Pet Tales monthly newsletter
Sep. 2007 – May 2008: Rogers Publishing / Toronto
Position: Web Producer (contract)
• Website production: creating, maintaining and updating content DCRs through Interwoven TeamSite CMS
• Flare.com | CanadianBusiness.com | Chatelaine online
May 2003 – Feb. 2007: MicrisOne / Markham
Position: Lead Graphic / Web Designer
• Designs on: packaging, corporate identities, brochure, catalogue, sell sheets, ad, website GUI and product design.
Oct. 1999 – Apr. 2003: CornerStone Media / Markham
Position: Graphic / Web Designer
• Graphic design in various areas: newspaper ad, corporate identities, brochure, promotional booklet, DM, package, web design, electronic brochures and TV post-production
• In charge of several websites and the job responsibilities include navigation structure, GUI design, scripting & coding, multimedia design, animations, web management and maintaining.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS:
10+ years of in-house and freelance experiences in various aspects of graphic design, I am able to work in a team environment or unsupervised. Being an efficient and self-motivated quick learner, I am not only having excellent technical skills but also the ability to prioritize multitasking.
LANGUAGES:
English, Chinese (Mandarin, Taiwanese and Cantonese) and Japanese
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Web Master Certificate – Seneca College of Applied Arts
Computer Graphics Diploma – Seneca College of Applied Arts
Piano Grade 10 Certificate – The Royal Conservatory of Music
HONORS & AWARDS:
Armstrong Partnership ABCD Awards
January 2010 – Internal company recognition awards
2010 CAPMA Promo! Awards, Gold
Category: Best Retail Account-Specific Activity
Project: 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Integrated Campaign
Involvement: website development
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