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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Carlos Amestoy