Front-end Web Developer & Designer
The name is Ruuka.
Creative mind with a strong drive for excellence and perfection.
Experienced Graphic & Web Designer with a demonstrated history of working with Web and the E-commerce industry.
Highly proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite, HTML5 and CSS3/SCSS. Familiar with Javascript, JQuery and PHP integration with Bootstrap/Bulma frameworks. Currently exploring and experimenting with PUG with Vue.js.
Skills & Expertise
Graphic &
Web Design
Print & Page
Layout Design
UI/UX Mockup & Prototyping
Portrait/Food
Photography
Responsive Web Development
Web Hosting & Management
Work Experience
Oct 2018 - Present
Action Media (Montreal) / Ad-Center (formerly Adsurge)
Front-end Web Developer • UI/UX Designer & Integrator
Oct 2015 - Oct 2018
MageMontreal (formerly Lumina-FX)
Project Coordinator/Manager • Web Designer & Integrator
- Responsible for creative front-end development, theming and design for websites, specializing in the Magento e-commerce platform
- Front-end coding, graphic design, illustration and wire-framing mock-ups on a regular basis
- Uses Invision as prototyping tool to demonstrate wireframe progress for clients
- Uses Bitbucket/GIT as a version control system for all Magento projects
- Integrate responsive design for all websites for mobile, tablet and various devices
- Quality control and cross-browser testing in preparation before work delivery
- UI/UX Front-end designer and themer for our private company software BusyDesk.ca
- Logo and web designer for company website and portfolio MageMontreal.com
- Designed promotional material ranging from online banners, landing pages and newsletters for various clients on a regular basis
- Project management and coordination of projects
- Provide customer support to clients via email or phone on a daily basis
- Handles direct communication between the team and the client
- Generate and send quote estimates for web-related work
- Delegating tasks for developers to solve technical issues
- Follow up with clients on a regular basis regarding project status
- Work experience with Agile/Scrum methodology
Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
G1Solution
Graphic, Print & Web Designer • Freelancer
- Teamed up with the printing company as a freelancer to collaborate on various projects for a few months
- Mostly worked on print-related projects such as booklet, poster and business card designs
- Revamped their company website
- Went to the office at times to work on hands-on projects
Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Ruuka.NET
Front-end Web & Graphic Designer • Full-time Freelancer
- Part-time freelancer since 2010, transitioned to full-time in 2014-2015
- Offered web, graphic/print, branding and photography related services
- Offered hosting management for small businesses
- Projects include logo design, booklet design, business card design, poster design, new website creations
- Worked on various contracts for new businesses, restaurants and organizations
- Attended social networking events as a freelancer
- Teamed up with other freelancers, other companies and non-profit organizations as partnership
Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
Logograph
Graphic & Web Designer • Illustrator
- Hired upon an interview for a program in school, started as a part-time & afterwards full-time internship and graduation
- Officially became a full-time employee after an 8-week internship for as Junior Graphic Designer
- Illustrated cartoons, graphics and other print media
- Worked on a collaborated project for BMO doing custom illustrations and front-end web design
- Suggested new ideas that can improve site designs and user experience
- Misc. work such as artwork colouring, video-editing and motion graphics
Volunteering
Sep 2020 - Present
Elventus - Esports Mental Health & Coaching Solutions
Front-end Web Developer • UI/UX Designer & Integrator
Jul 2019 – Sep 2019
SPCA Roussillon
Home foster for Cats (abandoned kittens)
Nov 2018 - Present
Kangda Education Technology Exchange Centre Inc.
Web Designer & Developer • Volunteer
Feb 2017 – Sep 2017
SPCA Montreal
Exotic Birds Caretaker • Volunteer
- Cleaning, changing water and feeding birds
- Maintenance of environment and care for the birds
- Socializing with animals in special need
- Dedicating 3-5 hours per volunteer shift
Dec 2013 - Present
Association Sino Zhong Shan
Graphic & Web Designer • Volunteer
Media & Publicity Department
EDUCATION
2011 - 2014
Champlain College Saint-Lambert
St-Lambert, Quebec
Graphic Communications Program (DEC)
2005 - 2010
Centennial Regional High School
Greenfield Park, Quebec