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Laura Colmenares Forero

Laura Colmenares Forero

Toronto,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented Designer professional, team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and ability to learn new skills.


Portfolio link:

https://lauracolmenaresf.myportfolio.com/

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

E-Commerce Product Specialist

SpeedyPros
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained working knowledge of company products, services and promotions.
  • Configured, added and removed items and images to provide most accurate representation of products on company's web portal.
  • Monitored website traffic and customer reviews to evaluate responses to site updates.
  • Uploaded digital media to online storefront, auction sites or other shopping Web sites for advertising purposes.
  • Researched and developed new products to meet customer demands.

Graphic Designer

GlobalCAD
09.2022 - Current
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for online course projects development such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs that support the learning material.
  • Created content for online publications and courses.
  • Utilized various platforms such as H5P, Adobe and Microsoft to develop interactive learning material

Freelance Designer

Freelance
01.2019 - Current
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Used Adobe Suit programs to create digital images and layouts to be used by various enterprises such as Luisa Postres, Centro Ecuestre la Montana, restaurants and more.
  • Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
  • Utilized various software programs, creating 3D models of design concepts.

Design Team Lead

Mi Brillon
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
  • Maintained documentation and dashboards to understand resource capacity and project status.
  • Utilized various software programs, creating personalized LED lamps from customers' pictures.
  • Collaborated with clients to address corporate requests.

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Identified and responded to customer requests and concerns about product sales, specs and inquiries through online chat for English-speaking customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Responded to customer online chats to answer questions about products and services of the tech company.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to post-sale requests, issues and assisting with product guarantees, returns and handling ordering functions.

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Foundever
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Gained customer trust by providing knowledgeable and accurate information in both English.
  • Assisted customers with troubleshooting and sales inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.


Education

Diploma - UX UI Design

LaSalle College
Costa Rica
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogota, Colombia
09.2021

Skills

  • Logo Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • 3D Modeling
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Presentation Design
  • UI and UX Design
  • Consultative Sales
  • Product Knowledge
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

E-Commerce Product Specialist

SpeedyPros
07.2023 - Current

Graphic Designer

GlobalCAD
09.2022 - Current

Design Team Lead

Mi Brillon
01.2022 - 11.2023

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
07.2021 - 01.2023

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

Foundever
08.2020 - 06.2021

Freelance Designer

Freelance
01.2019 - Current

Diploma - UX UI Design

LaSalle College

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Laura Colmenares Forero