Hi! Ça va?! Ben here! 

Objective (s)
In search of extra work (part time, contract or freelance) totaling up to 20 hours/week. New position(s) must be remote & will be undertaken in conjunction with, but outside the hours of my full time, ‘9-5’ job.
About Me
I’m a multidisciplinary designer in Montreal. Since 2004, I’ve studied & worked in marketing, graphic design & video editing. I’ve created thousands of print designs, edited hundreds of video clips & developed fifty-odd websites.
I started at Aylo 7 years ago as an Online Ad Developer mainly working with video. I created ads that provoked user interaction & in turn generated revenue. I'm still fortunate that my employer has such a reach that tens of thousands impressions are guaranteed. When an ad resonates, it’s seen by millions.
My current role is as a Brand Designer. It has pushed me headfirst into the field of Motion Graphics. I’m constantly honing my animation skills within Adobe (After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator) to harness the movement of type, objects & shapes. My skills are improving daily, as I learn different animation styles & techniques. This year’s goal is to develop a distinctive style of my own recognizable across all of my motion designs.
Qualifications

Certificate: Front End Web Development with Javascript- Lighthouse Labs 2021
Certificate: User Experience Design (UX) - York University 2020 to 21 
Fundamentals of UX Design
UX Design Research
Visual Design, Wireframing and Prototyping
Applied UX Design
Designation: Manager - Certified Marketing Management Professional (CMMP) - 2020
New Product Development
Marketing Planning and MEWS
Brand Management
Market Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning (Consumer & Business)
Strategic Marketing Management
Global Marketing (Emerging Markets and Mature Markets)

Graduate Certificate: Digital Marketing - McMaster University 2018 to 19
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategy
SEO, Search Marketing  & Digital Advertising
Content Management; Data Management

Bachelor of Commerce: Marketing - Concordia University 2013 to 17

Learning
My business degree & graduate certificate in digital marketing  form the foundation to my career. I’m still eager & determined. As soon as I learn a particular skill, I find the next one to master. Most recently, during Covid-19 Quarantine, I undertook the User Experience Design Program at York University. It is at this point that you find me on my professional journey.
I'm eager to harness cross-functional skills such as strong teamwork, clear communication, innovative problem-solving, active listening & effective storytelling as I practice UX Design. Furthermore, I have honed numerous skills over the years - both directly & indirectly related to the field. 
Skills
User Experience Skills
Information Architecture
UX Research Fundamentals
Wireframing
Interface Design & Prototyping  - Figma/Adobe XD -​​​​​​​
Design Related
Graphic Design - Adobe Photoshop/illustrator/Indesign-
Video Editing - Adobe Premier -
Motion Graphics - Adobe After Effects -
HTML, CSS & JavaScript - Basic Level -
Wordpress - Advanced Level-
Microsoft Office Suite - Intermediate Level -
Other Skills
Digital Marketing; Social Media Marketing; Marketing Management; Marketing Strategy; Copy Writing; SEO
All of these skills can be focused independently or together in order to complete a task. The goal is to make a lasting impact on the user.

Landmarks & Highlights 

"I fell in love with marketing while organizing student parties. I started off producing local, campus events, but in time my endeavors grew. "
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"In my early career, I was an entrepreneur. I constantly had to master new skills. I taught myself how to use Photoshop; then Illustrator; then Premier. I started of designing flyers, menus, posters & before moving on to  editing videos"
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"I've promoted shows for such acts as Snoop Dogg,  Lauryn Hill, & Ziggy Marley performing in established Montreal venues like the Olympia, Club Soda & Bell Center. I’ve also been fortunate to work with such reputed festivals as Montreal’s Jazz Fest, Just For Laughs & Ottawa Blues Fest. "
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"In my thirties, I decided to go back to school formal academic qualification. Going back to school was not easy but it was 'super necessary'. My business degree is perhaps my biggest accomplishment because after this everything else, in my life, fell into place naturally."
I made this video in 2015!  Eventhough it now makes me cringe, I proudly invite you to see how far I've come
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