George Guo
Richmond,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented UI/UX Designer with a strong user-centered design mindset and hands-on experience creating responsive web and mobile interfaces. Proven ability to improve usability through research, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Skilled in developing design systems, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups that are responsive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Captain
Mayfair Lakes
Richmond, BC
04.2022 - Current
- Maximize Event Efficiency: Coordinate event logistics with the head chef and event coordinators to ensure seamless operations and consistently achieve on-time event success.
- Elevate Team Performance: Lead a team of banquet staff by delegating responsibilities effectively, improving event execution efficiency.
- Enhance Service Standards: Train and supervise staff to maintain exceptional service quality, driving higher guest satisfaction scores.
- Improve Team Productivity: Develop and maintain streamline communication channels among team members, boosting collaboration and increasing preparation speed.
UI/UX Designer
H.R MacMillan Space Center
Vancouver, BC
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Improve Usability and User Experience: Conduct heuristic evaluations, user interviews, and usability testing to identify pain points and optimize the website’s navigation and functionality.
- Develop User-Centric Designs: Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes tailored to the space center’s audience and goals.
- Enhance Stakeholder Collaboration: Gather and synthesize feedback from internal stakeholders to inform iterative design improvements.
- Boost Design Efficiency: Participate in team brainstorming sessions and develop personas, journey maps, and empathy maps to streamline design decisions.
- Elevate Interface Consistency: Contribute to the design of a cohesive and modern UI through competitive analysis, card sorting, and UI audits.
Assistant Manager
Gram Cafe & Pancakes
Richmond, BC
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Optimize Operational Systems: Set up and managed the Point of Sale (POS) system for the establishment.
- Drive Customer-Centric Improvements: Gathered customer feedback and suggested improvements to the management team.
- Enhance Team Development: Assisted in on-boarding new employees and provided ongoing training to maintain skills and efficiency.
- Ensure Quality Excellence: Overlooked food and beverage quality to meet the brand’s standards, including plating, taste, and presentation.
Education
User Interface (UI) And User Experience (UX) Design Associate Certificate - Business & Media
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC04-2019
Skills
- Responsive Web & Mobile Design
- User-Centric Design Principles
- Wire-framing & Prototyping (Figma, Webflow, Framer)
- Design Systems & UI Component Libraries
- Usability Testing & User Feedback Analysis
- Information Architecture & User Flows
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Visual Design & Branding
- Competitive Analysis & UX Research
- HTML/CSS (Basic Understanding)
- Startup & SaaS Product Design Awareness
- Social Media Platform Familiarity
Affiliations
- Typography and Branding, Photography, Mechanical Keyboards, Golf
Timeline
UI/UX Designer
H.R MacMillan Space Center
02.2025 - 07.2025
Banquet Captain
Mayfair Lakes
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Gram Cafe & Pancakes
02.2020 - 03.2022
User Interface (UI) And User Experience (UX) Design Associate Certificate - Business & Media
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University