About me

MY STORY​

Hi! I am Shiplu Talukder, a digital designer and web developer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ever since high school, I’ve wanted to do something with computers. I got my first taste of the computer field at George Brown College, where I earned a diploma in computer programming.

When I started looking for jobs in that field, I noticed the high demand for graphic design in Toronto, and I decided to revisit the college to study graphic design. While doing my diploma in this field, I discovered my true talent and knew I wanted to be an integral part of this artistic world.

For example… I must have rebuilt my HTML website over a hundred times before arriving at this final stage. But don’t get me wrong, every time I broke my site, I learned something new and came up with a more suitable way to make things work better.

As a graphic designer, I have been freelancing for 15 years, and over the last few years, I’ve been working on marketing my own online business. Redesigning my entire Flash website to an HTML website, and rebranding all my marketing materials, made me realize that working for my own company is not as easy as it used to be, especially when you’re a perfectionist. 

I have also learned a few things about marketing materials and how to get the most exposure. I now have a better understanding of and experience using website tools such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other blogs to market a company online.

At last, thank you all for visiting my website. If you would like to leave any comments or would like to hire me for your next project, please feel free to leave me a message @shiplu.t@gmail.com

MY RESUME

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Canva

WEB DESIGN

Adobe Dreamweaver, Responsive design, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, LESS

UI Design

Wireframes, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, UX & UI design

Web Development

CMS, Custom WordPress Website Design, SharePoint, Drupal, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Google Analytics, SEO, W3C, AODA (level 1 and 2), Web Accessibility Standards

Video

Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut, Canva

Social media

Twitter, Facebook marketing, Instagram marketing, YouTube long and Shorts Video, TikTok Video

Word Processing

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Objective

To obtain a position in which I will be able to use my experience, skills, and knowledge as a member of an organized team.

Experience

Digital Publishing Specialist | Jan 2023 – Present, Toronto, ON

  • Conceptualized and designed infographics, aligning with subject matter, using information sourced from The Economist.
  • Implemented the coding of WordPress pages and posts in adherence to the provided designs by the designer.
  • Developed interactive elements for WordPress pages and posts from scratch, utilizing CSS to ensure optimal responsiveness.
  • Designed printable PDFs relevant to post content, enhancing visual presentation.
  • Coded email newsletters within Salesforce, tailored to the subject matter, for newsletter distribution
  • Developed WordPress website, starting from the ground up, to precisely mirror the design specifications.

Web Integrator | Jan 2019 – presently, Toronto, ON

  • Accepted work order from Salesforce
  • Updated CMS web components using HTML, CSS and Bootstrap 4
  • Used SiteImprove analytics to fix content where needed for google search
  • Fixed broken links using information gathered from SiteImprove

 Web Administrator | Sept 2018 – Dec 2018, Toronto, ON

  • Updated website content on company SharePoint site using UX and UI elements, HTML, CSS, JQuery, and Bootstrap Framework.
  • Designed Mockup of web pages using Adobe XD and Figma for UI test.
  • Tested website for Accessibility using AODA and W3C standards.
  • Used Google Analytics and SEO/SEM to update content on multiple pages.
  • Posted public facing content to Social media platform such as Facebook and LinkedIn.

Web Support Analyst/Desktop Publisher | March 2016 – May 2018, Toronto, ON

  • Updated website content on intranet and Internet sites using UX and UI elements, SharePoint, Drupal, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and Bootstrap Framework
  • Updated content on web and print materials using accessibility standards (AODA)
  • Consulted and advised on multiple web projects to use accessibility guidelines set by the WCAG 2.0, AODA and NVDA
  • Created legal fillable forms using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Designed graphic elements such as logos, presentation documents for company events using Adobe Photoshop, Indesign
  • Formatted documents such as PowerPoint presentation, Excel Sheets, Business Reports, Presentation documents using company visual guidelines
  • Posted content to Social Media platform such as Facebook and LinkedIn regarding new regulations
  • Trained a few colleagues to use platforms such as Twitter and Linkedin
  • Fixed multiple page content after reviewing Google Analytics and SEO
  • Worked on multiple banners that was used for company Facebook and Twitter marketing materials

Web Developer, June 2015 | March 2016, Toronto, ON

  • Scanned PDF documents to make them into editable text
  • Converted PDF documents to MS Word and HTML formats using accessibility, AODA and WCAG 2.0 guidelines
  • Uploaded web content using UX elements to the contribution server and Drupal (CMS) based website.
  • Used google Analytics and SEO to review website content and build report for management
  • Created marketing materials such as graphics and banners for Facebook and LinkedIn post

Assistant Web Developer, September 2014 | June 2015, Toronto, ON

  • Updated SharePoint and Drupal website content using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and W3C and AODA accessibility guidelines
  • Produced reports using Facebook and Google Analytics tool
  • Used reports from Google Analytics and update content for SEO
  • Report to the Communications branch manager and collaborated with the web developer on web projects
  • Provided expertise in the development and support of new web-based products
  • Assisted in developing concepts for visual presentation
  • Participated in project coordination and team meetings to meet operational needs and goals
  • Editing and adding new content on marketing materials using AODA and WCAG 2.0 standards
  • Coordinating with various departments and printers for print materials
  • Updating content on company intranet WordPress site using UI elements, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AODA guidelines

 Web Developer, May 2012 | September 2014, Toronto, ON

  • Updated the company’s CMS (EPiServer) website with latest information using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Tested web content using AODA, WCAG standards, W3C standards, responsive design, and cross-browser issues
  • Coded e-mail newsletter and websites for various browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome

 Front-End Developer, March 2014 | May 2014, Toronto, ON

  • Contributed to the planning and development of online course pages
  • Developed online courses using latest HTML5, CSS3, SASS, LESS, JavaScript, responsive design, UI/UX best practices
  • Coded course pages within Blackboard (LMS) using W3C and AODA and WCAG accessibility standards
  • Advised clients on website development, such as information architecture, user interface, site functionality, technical design, web multimedia, AODA accessibility guideless, usability testing, Google Analytics, and website trends

 Creative Services Coordinator, March 2010 | September 2012, Toronto, ON

Graphic Design and Production

  • Designed marketing materials such as videos and social media content, annual reports, pop-up banners, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for all departments as well as the Ministry
  • Developed design requirements such as interface, interaction specifications, and supporting documents including user profiles, scenarios, flow diagrams, and digital designs using the Ministry’s marketing guidelines
  • Collaborated in design, user research, and product analyses
  • Advised clients on website development, such as information architecture, user interface, site functionality, technical design, web multimedia, AODA, WCAG accessibility guidelines, usability testing, Google Analytics, and website trends
  • Assisted the web developer with designing and updating the email newsletter templates
  • Developed, redesigned, and improved workflow and processes for maintenance and development of content
  • Created website graphics and prepared visual and digital proofs, presentations, and concepts within deadlines

Web Design

  • Created and maintained the ministry’s Internet and intranet sites using UX and UI design concepts, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AODA and WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines and web standards
  • Advised clients on web development, such as information architecture, user interface, functionality, design, multimedia, AODA accessibility standards using JAWS and guidelines, usability testing, website trends and cross-browser issues
  • Guided internal partners on web development, such as scheduling, project scoping, developing site organization and navigation, developing and enhancing content, constructing sites, testing, and launching
  • Produced Facebook and Google Analytics reports for team meetings

Social Media Marketing

  • Researched market trends, current programs, marketing techniques, and communication modes
  • Created and maintained government brand and social media pages, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flicker

Video Editing

  • Assisted in setting up cameras for events with government video files development
  • Provided support to video editors during crises

Education

  • Received certificate in Web Design, Development and Maintenance in 2014
  • Received diploma in Computer Programming in 2003
  • Received diploma in Graphic Design in 2006
    • Specializations:
      • Major in Advertising Design
      • Minor in Corporate Design

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