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Carlos Amestoy

Toronto

Summary

Experienced in product and service design, UX research, and digital strategy, with a business-first approach to solving problems. Combines analytical skills from finance and professional sports with a collaborative mindset to create scalable, user-friendly digital solutions. Proven track record in investment management, digital branding, and web design, helping businesses optimize operations, enhance user experiences, and strengthen market positioning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Designer, Business Development Consultant

Textme.bio
Toronto, Canada
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with the lead designer to enhance usability and task flows, ensuring a seamless user experience while maintaining brand consistency
  • Developed responsive design elements to ensure a unified experience across web, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Helped establish a scalable design system to maintain visual and functional consistency, streamlining future development as the product evolves
  • Provided strategic input on the marketing site, refining layout and messaging to educate potential users about the platform, as the product represents a new concept in its category
  • Created ideal customer personas to improve targeted lead generation, optimizing outreach efforts and user acquisition strategies
  • Produced video assets for the website, including screen-recorded walk-throughs of the mobile app prototype, showcasing its core features in an engaging and informative way

Director, Chairman of the Investment Committee

Foundation for the Study of Objective Art
Toronto, Canada
04.2021 - Current
  • Manage the foundation's investment portfolio, ensuring long-term financial stability to support operations and payroll
  • Deliver market updates at annual meetings, keeping stakeholders informed on portfolio performance and economic trends

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

SUMA Investments
Toronto, Canada
09.2019 - Current

Managed investment strategy, market research, and client relationships to drive portfolio growth

  • Led investment research and analysis in the natural resources and energy sectors, identifying high-potential opportunities that aligned with the firm's risk profile and investment strategy
  • Contributed to 125% portfolio growth over three years by sourcing and evaluating investments that delivered strong returns

Web Designer

Godastrength
Toronto, Canada
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Designed and launched a fitness coaching website that streamlined online program enrollment and improved client engagement
  • Developed a cohesive brand identity, aligning design elements with the client's values to enhance trust and user appeal
  • Integrated a booking system, allowing clients to schedule sessions seamlessly and reducing administrative workload, bolstering sustainable growth
  • Implemented SEO strategies, optimizing site content and structure to improve search rankings and increase organic traffic.
  • Partnered with a developer to integrate a payment gateway, simplifying online transactions

Web Designer

Valley Cap Roofing
Toronto, Canada
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Led the website redesign, improving navigation and enhancing the user experience to boost customer inquiries and conversions
  • Worked closely with the business owner to build trust within the community by developing educational content on roofing services and emphasizing the company's local identity through engaging storytelling.
  • Updated the site's visual identity, ensuring it was responsive across all devices while reflecting the company's local brand

Web Designer

SusanLuke Gallery
Toronto, Canada
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Designed and launched a modern landing page for an art consulting agency using Squarespace, ensuring a professional and easily maintainable site, and strengthening its professional online presence
  • Developed a user-friendly layout with clear branding and messaging, directing visitors to key actions such as inquiries and consultations

Web Designer

Paul Chiasson Real Estate
Toronto, Canada
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Designed and developed a branded landing page for a Toronto real estate agent using Squarespace, ensuring a professional and easily maintainable site
  • Created a clean, conversion-focused layout that clearly communicated services and guided visitors toward booking consultations
  • Integrated a Google Reviews widget instead of static testimonials, adding legitimacy and building trust with potential leads through real-time client feedback
  • Added a subscription form field for visitors to sign up for the agent's Market Report newsletter, helping establish credibility and nurture long-term client relationships
  • Optimized lead generation by structuring the content to highlight key selling points and calls to action

Investor Relations & Digital Marketing for Mining Companies

SUMA Investments
Toronto, Canada
10.2019 - 02.2023
  • Launched and managed investor relations campaigns for three publicly traded mining companies, positioning them as industry thought leaders
  • Grew Twitter (X) followings from under 100 to over 8,000+ across all accounts, increasing audience engagement and visibility within the resource investment space
  • Built a YouTube presence for two of these companies, organically growing subscribers by 250+
  • Developed a library of executive interviews, showcasing upper management's expertise to foster trust and credibility within the investment community
  • Positioned companies as thought leaders by highlighting their strategies, insights, and perspectives on industry developments
  • Strengthened brand positioning within the market by curating engaging and informative content
  • Tracked industry and market trends to create timely and relevant content that resonated with investors
  • Leveraged digital platforms to ensure consistent messaging and increased investor confidence

Digital Strategy & Operational Efficiency

SUMA Investments
Toronto, Canada
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Designed and launched SUMA Investments' website, improving brand visibility and credibility among investors
  • Developed clear, investor-friendly content to communicate the firm's investment approach and market insights
  • Led a cost review initiative, identifying inefficiencies in research and data services, resulting in a 40% reduction in administrative expenses

Equity Research

SUMA Investments
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed equity and market research to provide data-backed investment recommendations
  • Established the firm's digital presence and optimized operations to eliminate unnecessary costs
  • Conducted in-depth equity research in the natural resources and energy sectors, evaluating investment opportunities and market trends to support the firm's portfolio strategy
  • Provided trade recommendations, contributing to an average annual return of 21%
  • Produced investment reports that guided decision-making and supported portfolio adjustments to capitalize on market movements

Hockey Development Coach

In-Tech High Performance Training
Toronto, Canada
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Designed and led on-ice training sessions, tailoring drills to different age groups and skill levels
  • Focused on fundamentals for younger players (ages 8-13), emphasizing skating, puck control, and shooting techniques
  • Refined advanced skills and game awareness for older players (14+), helping them develop situational IQ and decision-making under pressure

Professional Hockey Player

Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)
Salt Lake City, USA
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork, discipline, and resilience in high-pressure environments
  • Engaged with the community and participated in outreach programs

Education

Diploma - UX/UI Design Bootcamp

Brainstation
Toronto
06-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Economics

University of Guelph
Guelph
01-2016

Skills

  • Product design
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Mockups and prototypes
  • Design thinking
  • Branding and identity
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Usability testing
  • Responsive design
  • Critical thinking
  • Marketing
  • Creative problem solving
  • Design systems
  • Information architecture
  • Mobile app design

Timeline

Product Designer, Business Development Consultant

Textme.bio
07.2024 - Current

Web Designer

Godastrength
05.2024 - 09.2024

Web Designer

Valley Cap Roofing
04.2024 - 06.2024

Web Designer

SusanLuke Gallery
02.2024 - 04.2024

Web Designer

Paul Chiasson Real Estate
12.2023 - 02.2024

Director, Chairman of the Investment Committee

Foundation for the Study of Objective Art
04.2021 - Current

Investor Relations & Digital Marketing for Mining Companies

SUMA Investments
10.2019 - 02.2023

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

SUMA Investments
09.2019 - Current

Digital Strategy & Operational Efficiency

SUMA Investments
05.2018 - 08.2019

Equity Research

SUMA Investments
01.2018 - 01.2019

Hockey Development Coach

In-Tech High Performance Training
10.2017 - 03.2018

Professional Hockey Player

Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)
10.2016 - 03.2017

Diploma - UX/UI Design Bootcamp

Brainstation

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Economics

University of Guelph
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