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Passionate about designing digital solutions to solve novel customer problems.
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CogniXR Therapy was looking for a website redesign that focused on educating their B2B2C customer groups on value for cost, engagement, empathy, data, and accessibility offered through their online XR and meeting platform.
The result was a turnkey digital solution, integrating research, design, iteration, testing, and collaboration to combine two existing online presences into one seamless user experience.
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Zaptor is a simple user interface connecting members based on proximity using cellular GPS technology. Zaptor is being able to, or the feeling of, zapping another person to initiate a conversation.
I have been working on this project for a few years, and recently completed the initial designs. This project helped create the framework for my UX Design process, as well as hone my skills in Figma.
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I began working WESTCIDE a locally, small-batch, brewed cider from Calgary in 2015. I helped design the original brand, the can labels, marketing material, website, vendor booth, and assist the CEO with strategy.
Recently, a website redesign was required to update the online brand presence and link customers and retailers. The new digital solution promotes the new flavours as they become available, links retailers to order the products from liquor connect, and allows customers to find the local retailers.
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Dan Monk is...
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As a kid, I fell in love with Design. It started with building LEGO for hours and flipping through the pages of skateboard and snowboard magazines. I used to cut up the pages and make collages. Then I began drawing my own fictional brands for things I loved - Moutain biking, snowboarding, music, etc.
The years went by and my love of design grew into a passion. During my undergraduate degree, I unknowingly had my first experience with UX Design. For my capstone business plan development course, I began working on a project called the Galaxy Escape. The browser-based web app (2008) was designed to give users an online storefront and business hub with the tools they needed to start their business.
Ambitiously I hired a company in India (G-Ants Software) to help turn my mockups and specifications document into a finished product. This was a big-time reality check - I failed. The silver lining was that I had already begun building my network and researching what services small businesses needed. I flipped my venture into a creative consulting firm helping the same customers with the same problems.
Recently graduated from York University’s UX Design Certificate, I am very excited to continue my career in Software and Design. I am a motivated self-starter who finds solutions rather than problems. I am highly organized and process improvement-oriented. I’m looking for a role where my marketing experience and design skills will be utilized in a company whose culture fits my personality. I want to grow with an organization that has strong leadership and positive mentorship..
I am a collaboration enthusiast, an empathetic salesman, an energetic storyteller, and a natural leader. I am different, and I am certain that my skills and abilities will exceed your expectations as a successful applicant for a marketing role with your organization. I come fully prepared with a strategically curated tool-box of physical tools, and hard + soft skills to facilitate my role. I would love the opportunity to discuss how I can become an asset to your team.
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A Few of My Favourite Things...
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Computers & their by-products
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Pastels, Pigma Pens & Moleskins
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The Mountains, Ocean, & Sky
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T-shirts, Denim, Pizza, & Coffee
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Travel, Photography, & Adventure
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Colour, Culture, Architecture & People
Education
York University
UX Design Certificate (2021)
Mount Royal University
B.B.A. - Marketing (2017)
Technical Skills
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Written & Verbal Communication Skills
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Microsoft Word, Excel, & Powerpoint
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Inside & Outside Sales (CRM Software)
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Figma / Sketch
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Google Products
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Wix, Squarespace, Basic HTML
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Web Research & Analytics
Work Experience
STARDVST Brand Shop
Creative Consultant (2012 – 2021)
A Calgary-based branding agency, specializing in marketing design, social media, screen-printing, vehicle graphics, and business development consulting.
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Sold, created, and executed cohesive marketing/sales strategies and brand content for clients.
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Developed client relation, problem-solving, and organization skills dealing firsthand with various client types.
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Coordinated closely with suppliers, designers, printers, and other services to deliver timely,
high-quality, results for clients.
Userful
Account Manager (2019-2020)
The global leading platform for visual networkingused to seamlessly deploy, connect, integrate, and manage video wall displays throughout an organization.
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Demonstrated the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, learn quickly, troubleshoot problems, and find solutions while developing the process for complex product renewals.
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Analyzed sales data to create customer quotes and opportunities in the Sugar Customer Management Software. Developed an easy-to-use spreadsheet to manage renewals.
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Successfully sold Userful SaaS subscription renewals using my strategy and evolving it daily to deliver incomparable customer satisfaction.
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Created business development strategy, lead lists, and outreach plan for Japanese and Korean Markets.
Passionate about designing digital solutions to solve novel customer problems.
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