Sandra Tam

Designer that is passionate in exploring different approaches on how to solve a user’s problem with design. Specialized in UX/UI design with a background in graphic design with a Bachelor of Design from OCAD university and certificate from University of Toronto’s UX/UI bootcamp. Innovative designer with experience in marketing, digital and print design. Strengths in multitasking, creativity, collaborative work, and developing projects from ideation to execution. Graphic design background on top of research skills and eye for design makes me a valuable addition to any team.

Interests and inspired by are drawing, photography and crafting. Believes in exploring the unknown because it is better to try, than not try at all.

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Skills

User Research
Insight Synthesis

Qualitative Interviews
5 Second Testing

User Empathy
Storyboarding
Persona Creation
Journey Mapping

Graphic Design
Prototyping
Insight Synthesis
Mobile Responsive Design
Web Design
Interaction Design
Wireframes & Mockup

User Research
Insight Synthesis

Qualitative Interviews
5 Second Testing

User Empathy
Storyboarding
Persona Creation
Journey Mapping

Graphic Design
Prototyping
Insight Synthesis
Mobile Responsive Design
Web Design
Interaction Design
Wireframes & Mockup

Tools

Figma
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop

After Effects
Premier Pro
Basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Paper and Pencil

Work Experience

January 2022 - Present
Great Gulf
Graphic Designer

  • Maintained and designed various websites that adhere to branding guidelines
  • Collaborated in a team to develop new websites and apps to increase productivity

October 2017 - 2021
Minuteman Press Brampton
Graphic Designer

  • Successfully managed multiple design projects with a high satisfaction rate
  • Increased page views and followers for social media pages
  • Maintained eblasts and increased sales
  • Established trust with new clients and lost clients prior to joining
  • Collaborated with a team of 5 to provide high-quality customer service and products

August 2020
Milkcow
Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Successfully completed advertisement to engage new and current customers
  • Provided a layout and design for client well before deadline
  • Achieved efficiency by managing both design and photography aspects of job

October 2016 - 2020
Time Revolution        
Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Successfully strengthened branding by developing a consistent brand standard
  • High client praise and return rate
  • Provided mockups with fast turnaround time

January 2016 - March 2016
Max Agency              
Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Established a social media branding standard for consistency with other designers
  • Created copy to keep users engaged with social media
  • Designed ways to engage users to use digital guestbook on site
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