An aspiring developer and tea enthusiast.
I'm a computer science graduate wanting to make cool things.
MakeReign
During my Advanced Diploma at Red & Yellow, we would often have live briefs with real UX/UI Design and Developer companies. One of the companies we worked with was MakeReign. I enjoyed the logical feedback and briefing sessions with the MakeReign team and applied as an intern during my studies. Recognising me for my work on their live brief, they accepted my application. MakeReign is a prototyping and user experience design agency. I spent the majority of my internship sitting in on client briefs and learning industry tools and standards.
TH_RST
I picked up a part-time bartending job for some extra income whilst applying for full-time positions and learning new skills. Although not directly translatable to the development and design industry, it has taught me how to operate quickly and efficiently under immense pressure. Additionally, I have greatly improved my people skills. I can communicate clearly and concisely with my co-workers, in addition to being attentive to a customer's needs. Additionally, it has taught me how to listen closely to what a client wants to be able to deliver a satisfying product.
Red & Yellow Academy
After completing my advanced diploma in User Centered Design (UX/UI), I was offered a tutoring position for students attending the course for the following year. In being a tutor, I was able to learn how others view problems and the best ways to explain possible solutions and outcomes to different people. Additionally, this allowed me to grapple with the content from an entirely new perspective - further solidifying my knowledge gained during this year of study.
Lew Geffen Sotheby's: Atlantic Seaboard
I am employed as a fulltime employee to assist on the marketing and web design team at Sotheby's Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl branch. Here I learned how to enforce brand identity and make clean and convincing multimedia items including; short-form video content, striking visual designs and brand-affirming advertisements. I quickly adjusted to working in a team environment as a co-designer and co-marketer, fitting seamlessly into the workflow to deliver high-quality projects.
Atlantic Concierge
Acting as a key-player in the creation of a luxury short-term rental service powered by Lew Geffen Sotheby's, I helped shape the brand's visual and virtual identity. Having full reign over the creation and maintenance of the company's website has reinforced my skill in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. Additionally, forging a brand identity from scratch has improved my ability to evaluate potential brand personalities allowing the cultivation of a unique and intriguing brand front appealing to target customers.
I attended high school at an Independent Examinations Board school. I was within the Top 10 highest academic performers in graduating year in addition to receiving the subject prize for Art.
Passed with distinction (75% and above) and with a GPA of 75.24. Additionally, I completed all three years with the Dean's Merit List - an award acknowledging academic excellence. I also received yearly invites to the International Honor Society (Golden Key) - of which only the top 15% of academic perfomers per course are invited.
Passed with distinction (75% and above) and with a GPA of 76.54. I was also awarded with the Bob Rightford "Enough Is Never Enough" Award for going above and beyond what is expected - an acknowledgement of acedemic excellence. In addition, I was branded as a "Top Achiever" when presented with certificate of completion.
Although I have experience in practical implementation, I have an in-depth understanding of commonly used design systems, methodologies and practices. I can adapt to new concepts quickly, and am familiar with architecture patterns, multi-layer architecture, agile development, and concurrent and parallel programming - to name a few.
I have three years of undergraduate experience with backend development principles, design and execution. I aim to create code that is highly efficient and easy to read. I religiously follow coding best practices, constantly refining and refactoring existing code ensuring it is readable, useful and reusable.
I have a thorough understanding of basic front-end coding principles and practice. I am well-versed in good design practice. My websites are goal-oriented, and drive users towards completing a desired action. I am constantly ensuring my websites are fully functional and user-friendly.
I am proficient in analysing human behaviour and solving problems in a unique way with practical and strategic design skills. I can take a project from the conceptual stage into interactive prototyping and further into a working front-end final version. Designs are ergonomic and straightforward - while remaining inspiring and refreshing.
I am eager to get involved in new projects and will approach tasks with energy and enthusiasm. I look forward to taking on new challenges.
I am an out-of-the-box thinker and naturally explore creative solutions to complicated problems. This means I am constantly trying new ways to reach plausible solutions.
I am able to describe and communicate design and implementation requirements to my peers in addition to comprehending ideas and concerns of others.
When I encounter an unfamiliar problem, I research solutions thoroughly to select the most effective option. I ensure I have an in-depth understanding of the challenges I face.
I work well with others, and am able to thrive in a team environment. I enjoy learning from my peers and sharing ways to improve with one another.
I am ambitious and will not surrender to difficulty quickly. I will show dogged determination in the face of difficulty until a suitable solution is reached.
