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  • New Media Manitoba Graphic

    UI/UX designer

    New Media Manitoba

    - 2 months

    Created intuitive interfaces, prototypes, and brand assets, integrating marketing materials into seamless user experiences while presenting design solutions to teams for feedback and refinement.

  • ESGentle Graphic

    Product Designer

    ESGentle

    - 7 months

    — Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PMs, engineers, stakeholders) to align design with user and business needs.
    — Led user research sessions, sprints, and workshops to drive data-informed design decisions.
    — Developed and tested UX solutions using wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
    — Presented design impact to teams, ensuring alignment and usability improvements.
    — Advocated for UX enhancements, iterating from concept to final product for optimal user…

    — Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PMs, engineers, stakeholders) to align design with user and business needs.
    — Led user research sessions, sprints, and workshops to drive data-informed design decisions.
    — Developed and tested UX solutions using wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
    — Presented design impact to teams, ensuring alignment and usability improvements.
    — Advocated for UX enhancements, iterating from concept to final product for optimal user experience.

  • BridgeUX Graphic

    UX Community Volunteer

    BridgeUX

    - Present 2 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    — Create an IA for the Discord community area;
    — Implement a new channel structure that facilitated more effective information sharing among members;
    — Manage ongoing meetings, scheduling, and maintaining the community calendar.

  • Design Specialist

    Krug Community Center (Chicago, Illinois)

    - 8 years

    Arts and Culture

    — Led over 6 interactive design sessions;
    — Provided radio talks on the topics of design and art;
    — Conducted seminars on the history of design and art;
    — Organized design workshops and masterclasses;
    — Delivered design lectures;
    — Curated exhibitions featuring contemporary artists;
    — Designed brochures and flyers to promote events.

    One of my design workshops was conducted on July 2019
    https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10217218985658411&set=pcb.10217219042139823

Honors & Awards

  • Gold in Mobile Responsive Design

    Indigo Award

    The Indigo Design Award seeks to exhibit the accomplishments of innovative design agencies and individual designers, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to spotlight your creativity on a global scale. That's why we've developed Indigo with a focus on meeting the objectives and requirements of designers.

  • Gold in Website / Food & Beverage

    NYX Awards

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and…

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and present it before a skilled jury.

  • Gold in Website / Lifestyle

    NYX Awards

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and…

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and present it before a skilled jury.

  • Gold in Website / Others

    NYX Awards

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and…

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and present it before a skilled jury.

  • Gold in Website Design

    Indigo Award

    The Indigo Design Award seeks to exhibit the accomplishments of innovative design agencies and individual designers, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to spotlight your creativity on a global scale. That's why we've developed Indigo with a focus on meeting the objectives and requirements of designers.

  • Silver in Apps

    Indigo Award

    The Indigo Design Award seeks to exhibit the accomplishments of innovative design agencies and individual designers, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to spotlight your creativity on a global scale. That's why we've developed Indigo with a focus on meeting the objectives and requirements of designers.

  • Silver in Interactive Design

    Indigo Award

    The Indigo Design Award seeks to exhibit the accomplishments of innovative design agencies and individual designers, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to spotlight your creativity on a global scale. That's why we've developed Indigo with a focus on meeting the objectives and requirements of designers.

  • Silver in UX, Interface & Navigation

    Indigo Design Award

    The Indigo Design Award seeks to exhibit the accomplishments of innovative design agencies and individual designers, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to spotlight your creativity on a global scale. That's why we've developed Indigo with a focus on meeting the objectives and requirements of designers.

  • Silver in User Interface (UI)

    NY Product Design Award

    The NY Product Design Awards warmly embrace individuals who envision the future with optimism and enthusiasm, actively shaping what is to come. We honor the innovators who fearlessly venture into unexplored realms, transforming concepts into vibrant realities.
    Within the dynamic realm of design, we discover forward-thinkers who go beyond product creation, infusing each creation with meaning and the remarkable power to influence our world. These pioneers of a new era build a significant…

    The NY Product Design Awards warmly embrace individuals who envision the future with optimism and enthusiasm, actively shaping what is to come. We honor the innovators who fearlessly venture into unexplored realms, transforming concepts into vibrant realities.
    Within the dynamic realm of design, we discover forward-thinkers who go beyond product creation, infusing each creation with meaning and the remarkable power to influence our world. These pioneers of a new era build a significant connection between imagination and tangible outcomes, turning ideas into captivating designs.

  • Silver in User Interface (UI) / Product Interfaces

    NY Product Design Award

    The NY Product Design Awards warmly embrace individuals who envision the future with optimism and enthusiasm, actively shaping what is to come. We honor the innovators who fearlessly venture into unexplored realms, transforming concepts into vibrant realities.
    Within the dynamic realm of design, we discover forward-thinkers who go beyond product creation, infusing each creation with meaning and the remarkable power to influence our world. These pioneers of a new era build a significant…

    The NY Product Design Awards warmly embrace individuals who envision the future with optimism and enthusiasm, actively shaping what is to come. We honor the innovators who fearlessly venture into unexplored realms, transforming concepts into vibrant realities.
    Within the dynamic realm of design, we discover forward-thinkers who go beyond product creation, infusing each creation with meaning and the remarkable power to influence our world. These pioneers of a new era build a significant connection between imagination and tangible outcomes, turning ideas into captivating designs.

  • Silver in Website / Best User Experience

    NYX Awards

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and…

    The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Since its inception in 2018, the NYX Awards has attracted thousands of entries from over 60 countries, making it a truly global competition. We believe that brilliance knows no bounds, and our platform is designed to reflect this belief. This competition provides a chance to shine on the stage for individuals or agencies to express their creativity and present it before a skilled jury.

  • Gold in Mobile Apps & Softwares - Children / Family / Parenting

    Titan Health Award

    The Titan Health Awards undertakes to acknowledge exceptional executions of marketing and design excellence coming from renowned and unsung patrons from all parts of the world.
    This award accepts and appreciates nominations from outstanding designers, manufacturers, marketers, and all healthcare associates, ranging across for-profit to non-profit, private to public sectors, that stretch its reach to the entire industry.
    ________
    https://titanhealthawards.com/winner-info.php?id=40

  • Gold in Mobile Apps & Softwares - Health / Fitness / Wellness

    Titan Health Award

    The Titan Health Awards undertakes to acknowledge exceptional executions of marketing and design excellence coming from renowned and unsung patrons from all parts of the world.
    This award accepts and appreciates nominations from outstanding designers, manufacturers, marketers, and all healthcare associates, ranging across for-profit to non-profit, private to public sectors, that stretch its reach to the entire industry.
    ________
    https://titanhealthawards.com/winner-info.php?id=41

  • Gold in Mobile Apps & Softwares - Mobile Apps & Softwares

    Titan Health Award

    The Titan Health Awards undertakes to acknowledge exceptional executions of marketing and design excellence coming from renowned and unsung patrons from all parts of the world.
    This award accepts and appreciates nominations from outstanding designers, manufacturers, marketers, and all healthcare associates, ranging across for-profit to non-profit, private to public sectors, that stretch its reach to the entire industry.
    ________
    https://titanhealthawards.com/winner-info.php?id=43

  • Mobile Apps & Softwares - User Experience

    Titan Health Award

    The Titan Health Awards undertakes to acknowledge exceptional executions of marketing and design excellence coming from renowned and unsung patrons from all parts of the world.
    This award accepts and appreciates nominations from outstanding designers, manufacturers, marketers, and all healthcare associates, ranging across for-profit to non-profit, private to public sectors, that stretch its reach to the entire industry.
    ________
    https://titanhealthawards.com/winner-info.php?id=42

  • Gold in Apps & Softwares - Best User Interface / Experience

    Vega Digital Awards

    The Vega Digital Awards seeks to recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of digital creatives around the world. It invites the participation of individuals, agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations who have worked in digital media. The awards program is in search of the industry's future brightest star, aiming to encourage budding talents worldwide.
    ________
    https://vegaawards.com/winner-info.php?id=45369

  • Gold in Apps & Softwares - Best Visual Design - Function

    Vega Digital Awards

    The Vega Digital Awards seeks to recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of digital creatives around the world. It invites the participation of individuals, agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations who have worked in digital media. The awards program is in search of the industry's future brightest star, aiming to encourage budding talents worldwide.
    ________
    https://vegaawards.com/winner-info.php?id=45370

  • Platinum in Apps & Softwares - Family & Kids category

    Vega Digital Awards

    The Vega Digital Awards seeks to recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of digital creatives around the world. It invites the participation of individuals, agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations who have worked in digital media. The awards program is in search of the industry's future brightest star, aiming to encourage budding talents worldwide.
    _________
    https://vegaawards.com/winner-info.php?id=45366

  • Platinum in Apps & Softwares - Health / Fitness / Wellness category

    Vega Digital Awards

    The Vega Digital Awards seeks to recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of digital creatives around the world. It invites the participation of individuals, agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations who have worked in digital media. The awards program is in search of the industry's future brightest star, aiming to encourage budding talents worldwide.
    __________
    https://vegaawards.com/winner-info.php?id=45367

  • Platinum in Apps & Softwares - Medical category

    Vega Digital Awards

    The Vega Digital Awards seeks to recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of digital creatives around the world. It invites the participation of individuals, agencies, companies, and nonprofit organizations who have worked in digital media. The awards program is in search of the industry's future brightest star, aiming to encourage budding talents worldwide.
    __________
    https://vegaawards.com/winner-info.php?id=45423

  • American Web Design Awards Winner

    American Web Design Awards

    For nearly 60 years Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. It is the premier showcase for outstanding work by in-house graphic designers and creative professionals. GDUSA covers news, trends, technology, services, and national design competitions that culminate in Annuals showcasing the best in Graphic Design, Inhouse Design, Web Design, Package Design, Healthcare Design, and Digital…

    For nearly 60 years Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) has been a business-to-business information source for graphic design professionals. It is the premier showcase for outstanding work by in-house graphic designers and creative professionals. GDUSA covers news, trends, technology, services, and national design competitions that culminate in Annuals showcasing the best in Graphic Design, Inhouse Design, Web Design, Package Design, Healthcare Design, and Digital Design.
    __________
    https://gdusa.com/2022-digital-design-awards-winner?rns=0|298

  • Silver Mobile Application

    A' Design Award

    The A' Design Award is a very influential, truly prestigious design accolade, presented each year in Italy.
    Awarded works were reviewed by the A' Design Award's Grand Jury Panel which consisted of 227 internationally influential journalists, established design professionals, and experienced academics.
    The A' Design Award is given to good design products, projects, and services that demonstrate excellence in…

    The A' Design Award is a very influential, truly prestigious design accolade, presented each year in Italy.
    Awarded works were reviewed by the A' Design Award's Grand Jury Panel which consisted of 227 internationally influential journalists, established design professionals, and experienced academics.
    The A' Design Award is given to good design products, projects, and services that demonstrate excellence in design.
    __________
    https://competition.adesignaward.com/gooddesign.php?ID=136256

  • Finalist of Art and Design Competition

    Art Of Fashion Foundation

    The Arts of Fashion Foundation is the first american organization, linking both academics and professionals alike, and is dedicated to fostering international cultural exchange through the creation of a variety of educational programs meant to facilitate critical thinking and advance the field of fashion among artists, designers, scholars, and students. The primary focus of the foundation is the continuous support of creativity and the design process in fashion and the arts linked to…

    The Arts of Fashion Foundation is the first american organization, linking both academics and professionals alike, and is dedicated to fostering international cultural exchange through the creation of a variety of educational programs meant to facilitate critical thinking and advance the field of fashion among artists, designers, scholars, and students. The primary focus of the foundation is the continuous support of creativity and the design process in fashion and the arts linked to it.
    __________
    https://youtu.be/vlSqVHEJScE

  • Silver in Digital Design for Graphic Design

    Indigo Award

    The Indigo Design Award seeks to exhibit the accomplishments of innovative design agencies and individual designers, regardless of their career stage. Our goal is to spotlight your creativity on a global scale. That's why we've developed Indigo with a focus on meeting the objectives and requirements of designers.

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