Angela Lucas

About Me

πŸ‘‹πŸ» Hello! I’m a designer passionate about interactions between humans and technology, visual design, digital strategies, and storytelling. Currently, I am a fourth-year student studying Psychology and Informatics at the University of British Columbia. I’m always open to connecting with new people and exposing myself to new opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Informatics 4th year

University of British Columbia

Relevant Courses: Design of Interactive Information Systems (INFO 300, 99%), Information Visualization (INFO 419, 92%)

Work & Experience

Communications Assistant

University of British Columbia

09/01/2022 - 04/30/2024

- Maintained website and e-newsletter content using HTML/CSS to ensure optimal user experience and integration with other digital channels for 5000+ audience. - Conducted research on target audience and social media promotion trends to identify new marketing opportunities, leading to a 160.2% increase in Facebook page reach and a 37.1% growth of Twitter impressions. - Strategized content to amplify brand reach across social media, fostering community engagement and strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Social Media Analyst

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

01/01/2024 - 04/30/2024

-Collaborated in teams of 4-7 to identify opportunities for business process improvement and automation within social media-related workflows. -Implement, plan, and test social media strategies and campaigns for an audience of 1500+ followers, driving brand visibility and community engagement. -Utilized analytical tools to generate reports on social media performance metrics, providing insights to optimize content strategies and audience engagement.

Web Administrator

UBC Arts Undergraduate Society

06/01/2023 - 05/31/2024

-Spearheaded future website redesign through user testing, interview, and design principles leading the project in its conceptualization through collaboration and leadership. -Designed and maintained 10+ website pages to showcase up-to-date information while applying distinct style guidelines and using SEO techniques which increased new site visitors to 90% . -Monitor website traffic and engagement, and implement strategies to optimize user engagement.

eCommerce Manager

Nutcracker Market

05/01/2022 - 01/31/2023

-Established and enforced content writing and product tagging standards using SEO techniques for uniform style, organization, and an increased online presence. -Wrote 200+ clear & concise product descriptions for website launch, leading to a 15% increase in user engagement and website traffic. -Leveraged inventory data accuracy by verifying inventory computations and communicating reports on product quality control.

Skills

UX Design
88%
Information and Data Design
85%
Information Visualization
86%
Social Media Strategy
89%
Search Engine Optimization
78%

Awards

BC Achievement Scholarship