- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Resume
- Zaina Awad Resume.pdf
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Categories
- UI design UX design Branding & style guides Digital marketing Social media marketing
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Latest feedback
Individual endorsement
Zaina took on our entire website redesign from scratch. She implemented a custom design in webflow absolutely flawlessly.
Team feedback
Team feedback
Recent projects
Website UI / UX Design & Prototype
Our company would like to explore re-designing our current website with a prototype. We are always on the lookout for innovative and fresh UI and UX ideas that will help our users. This will involve: Conducting background research on our existing web application for the product. We are happy to provide a walkthrough and other resources to help bring them up to speed. Identifying key areas of our current website and what areas of focused might return the best results in a redesign. Learning and using various software design tools. We strongly recommend students learn how to use Figma as this is the latest and greatest tool currently available. Creation of a screen by screen UX / UI prototype of a web application which can be used on all major browsers and be mobile friendly Conducting UX / UI testing with real potential users potentially involving paper prototypes or other software tools to support this
Webflow Website UI Update
The main goal for the project is to update the TryToast.ca website with a new user interface that has already been designed. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Reviewing the existing TryToast website and understanding the current user interface design. - Implementing the new UI design from Sigma designs into the Webflow platform. - Ensuring the new UI is responsive and functions properly on different devices. - Testing the updated website to ensure all elements are working as intended. - Collaborating with the TryToast team to gather feedback and make any necessary adjustments.
Work experience
Class Representative
York University
January 2023 - Current
- Emphasized with students to gather feedback and concerns, serving as a liaison between instructors and the student body
- Displayed strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, finding creative solutions to challenges and promoting a positive learning environment for a class of 80 students
- Organized 4 study sessions per semester, promoting inclusivity and collaboration to enhance the learning experience.
Supervisor
Guardians
January 2022 - July 2022
- Supervised, trained, and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Completed all required documentation, managed all
invoices on spreadsheets, and kept track of all documents
- Identified all issues in the team setting and provide continuous support to all members according to operating standards.
Social Media Designer
Islamic Relief Dalhousie
April 2021 - July 2022
- Created social media content that adheres to user experience and design principles, resulting in a 200% increase in engagement and followers on Instagram
- Designed event posters, stories, and other social media content that aligned with Islamic Relief Dalhousie's visual identity and messaging, ensuring consistent branding and increasing brand recognition across all platforms.
Junior Web Developer Co-op
Mobia Technology Innovations
April 2021 - June 2021
- Tested and logged 30-40 bugs daily across multiple web platforms to ensure software quality and functionality
- Developed skills in front-end web applications using HTML/ CSS to create user-friendly interfaces
- Shadowed senior developers on large-scale projects, learning coding, testing, and project management best practices
- Collaborated in an agile development environment to prioritize work and resolve defects efficiently.