Nicole Benz
UX/UI Designer
About Me
Hard working and creative UX/UI Designer and Front End Developer with an excellent eye for detail. 10+ years of experience in website design and maintenance, publication design and video editing. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia, a diploma in Graphic Design and a graduate certificate in Interactive Media Management.
Education and Training
Interactive Media Management (Graduating May 2018)
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
McMaster University Exchange Program Participant
Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan
Honours Degree in Multimedia and Japanese Studies
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Graphic Design Production Diploma
Niagara College, Welland, ON
Work Experience
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer (2010 – Present)
Various including: Playa Maya Resorts, LWF, EAA, WCC
- WordPress website design and maintenance
- Design and layout of publications for print and web
- Design of logos and graphics
- Production of short informational videos
Web and Graphic Design Consultant (2013 – 2015)
Digital Encounters, Geneva, Switzerland
- Member of a team that assisted non-profit organizations in organizing and facilitating online conferences
- Website design and maintenance, publication design for print and web, video editing and illustration
Office Administrator (2011)
South Coast Pools, Simcoe, ON
- Performed general office duties
- Managed finances and payroll with Simply Accounting
- Designed and maintained the company website
Multimedia and Communications Assistant (2008 – 2010)
Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, Geneva, Switzerland
- Designed publications and produced graphics for web and print
- Accompanied design projects from conceptualization to distribution
- Ensured the application of visual identity guidelines in all products
- Edited photos and managed the organization’s photo collection
- Managed e-mail and newsletter subscriptions
- Built relationships with translators and printers
- Worked closely with other team members to implement a comprehensive communications strategy
Teaching Assistant – Multimedia (2007 – 2008)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- Prepared and taught weekly Photoshop and Web Design tutorials to university students
- Consulted with students in person and via e-mail
English Tutor (2006 – 2007)
Fukuoka, Japan
- Tutored college students and children in a classroom setting and privately
Volunteer
Speakeasy Language Partner
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Partnered with an ESL student to help improve their English language communication
Scholarships/Awards
Dean’s Honour List
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Niagara Scholar Award
Niagara College, Welland, ON
President’s Honour Roll
Niagara College, Welland, ON
Technical Skills
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe XD
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Web Design / Maintenance
- WordPress CMS
- HTML5, CSS3
- Basic JavaScript and PHP
- SEO / Web Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- Microsoft Office
- Digital Photography