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Desirée Chek-Harder

UX/UI Designer

  • 604-275-0159
  • desi@hotmail.com

Projects

Building Blocks

UX/UI Designer

January 2020 – Present

  • Take designs from concept to high-fidelity mockups
  • Define product roadmap, features, and design specifications
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define product features and create product iterations
  • Communicate with developers to deliver a high-quality product

Experience

The University of British Columbia

Media and Events Coordinator

September 2020 – March 2021

  • Correspond with speakers to ensure proper documents and information is received
  • Create content for communication channels such as website, social media, and email
  • Update the Wordpress site to handle registration, abstract submission, and share event information
  • Provide technical expertise for transitioning in-person conferences online while meeting strict budget requirements
  • Orientate and supervise Work Learn students

Media and Communications Assistant

May 2019 – September 2020

  • Lead the social media team to create engaging and accessible knowledge translation materials
  • Develop a brand guideline, social media strategy, and content creation workflow
  • Organize and conduct trainings for WordPress, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Storyboard, film, and edit a short documentary on substance use to share perspectives on the overdose crisis
Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area

Community Arts Program Assistant

May 2018 - August 2018

  • Research, write, and design historical plaques to share the history of Mount Pleasant
  • Liaise with local businesses and nonprofits
Atira Women's Resource Society

Arts Program Assistant

May 2018 - August 2018

  • Create promotional materials
  • Develop and facilitate art classes