Aoife Kenny
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Summary of Qualifications
Experienced in designing innovative graphics for web, social media, publications, exhibits, signage and branding
Proven ability to form meaningful relationships over remote media as demonstrated as a peer mentor during the UX design program at Npower
7+ years of experience working in customer service exhibiting an ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients
Graduated with a bachelor's in Communication Design at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2018
Awarded the Jason Lange scholarship in recognition of maintaining a GPA above 3.2 as a full-time student
Effective collaboration skills gained through active participation in group projects and in partnership with project managers
Technical Skills
Design Tools Wireframing, Prototyping (low and high fidelity), Mockups, Storyboarding
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Design Research Empathy Maps, Personas, User Stories, Journey Maps, Competitive audits
Affinity Diagrams, Usability Studies, Usability Testing
Project Management Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM
Applications Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Education & Certifications
Google UX Design Program 2022
NPower Canada │ Vancouver, BC
Aided fellow peers as a cohort mentor with technical guidance and one-on-one resume tailoring
Understand users’ needs and pain points by developing personas, user stories, empathy and journey maps
Built wireframes, mockups, low and high-fidelity prototypes with Figma and Adobe XD to demonstrate the design and simulate the functionality of websites and applications
Participated in design sprints, feedback and critique sessions to implement design iterations
Implemented progressive enhancement and graceful degradation approaches to design across all devices
Bachelors in Communication Design April 2018
Emily Carr University of Art and Design│ Vancouver, BC
Gained a thorough understanding of contemporary design concepts such as user-centred design, collaborative design, design accessibility, colour theory and equity-focused design
Full-time 4-year program with hands-on studio experience
Emphasis on design research, publication design, typographic communication and visual rhetoric
Work Experience
Graphic Designer July 2020 - Present
Everyday Permaculture │ Quadra Island, BC
Communicated with the company owner to determine the company's brand guidelines and logo by researching customer demographics and identifying user needs while staying true to the company owner's specifications
Created several iterations and revisions, using contemporary design principles and client feedback, resulting in a finalized market-ready brand identity
Host May 2017 - March 2020
Alibi Room │ Vancouver, BC
Organized high volumes of incoming customers, reservations, and walk-ins to smoothly maintain dining and kitchen flow in a timely fashion
Enthusiastically welcomed customers with an affable attitude adding to a positive overall experience and an increase in gratuity rates
Design Intern June 2018 - September 2018
Socialite YEG | Edmonton, AB
Implemented visually engaging brand management strategies, developed from existing brand guidelines in order to covey a seamless brand identity
Worked with team members to create, update and revise marketing deliverables for clients
Designed logo rebranding using an understanding of contemporary design theories and graphic design principles leading to the client’s eager adoption of the rebranding content
Server June 2012 - August 2014
Accent Lounge│ Edmonton, AB
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with co-workers and
patrons to produce timely results