Hi there!
My name is Tim Lai and I’m a full stack web developer, web designer, graphic designer, illustrator and cartoonist living in Ontario, Canada.
Technical Skills
You want a website that works so that you don't have to. With my knowledge and experience with HTML, CSS, LESS, SASS, Javascript, jQuery, PHP and Wordpress, I can ensure that your website looks and functions the way you want it to, even across a variety of screen sizes and devices.
- Languages:
- HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, JSON, Actionscript, PHP 5
- Frameworks & Preprocessors:
- LESS, SASS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Angular, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, Django, Electron
- Content Management Systems:
- Wordpress, ExpressionEngine, Fork CMS, Monstra, Grawlix CMS
- Web Development Software:
- Dreamweaver, Atom, Brackets, Notepad++, Filezilla, WinSCP
- Design & Illustration Software:
- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash/Animate, After Effects, Clip Studio Paint EX, CorelDraw, Corel Painter
Front-End Design Gallery
It doesn't matter what your website can do if it isn't intuitive enough that a user can navigate through it or if it isn't attractive enough that they want to stay. Don't settle for a serviceable website when you could have a distinctive website that leaves a lasting impact on your users.
Webmaster Solutions
Create an Interactive Image Gallery with Pure HTML and CSS
Urban Vegecation
Mad Scientists Laboratories
The Hogtown Diner
Education
Recognition of Achievement - IT Accelerator
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sept 2016 – January 2017
Certificate - Web Master Program
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
May 2016 – August 2016
Diploma – Independent Illustration
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
September 2013 – April 2015
Certificate - Art Fundamentals
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
September 2012 – April 2013
Work Experience
Hogtown Horror (Contract)
Graphic Designer & Colourist
August 2016 – October 2016
- Designed and compiled interior layout of horror themed anthology comic book using InDesign to create final print file for book
- Coloured black and white lineart for the story, “Home Sweet Home,” using Photoshop to enhance appeal and contribute to storytelling
- Promoted the book on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr to drive traffic to the book’s Kickstarter campaign
York Medical (Contract)
Web Designer & Administrative Assistant
July 2015 – October 2015
- Designed and developed websites for York Medical Health Centre and Newmarket Foot Clinic using HTML, PHP, CSS, Wordpress and Wix to promote the services of the clinic
- Tested, debugged and performed troubleshooting on Wordpress themes and plugins to meet business needs
- Created editable HTML e-forms based on paper medical forms for use in the clinic’s electronic medical records
Joel Figueroa (Contract)
Graphic & Web Designer
October 2010 - January 2011
- Designed website layout and graphics for www.justjoelcomics.com (now defunct) using Photoshop and CorelDraw to create a functional and appealing design
- Edited, tested, debugged and performed troubleshooting on Wordpress theme and plugins using HTML, PHP and CSS to meet the client’s needs
Volunteer Experience
Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI)
Graphic Designer & Event Planner
September 2015 – April 2016
- Communicated with a large team of event planners and volunteers to organize an art book and independent artist market for a non-profit animation festival
- Organized, promoted, designed and compiled TAAFI 2016 Art Book to create a final product
- Communicated with artists, exhibitors, guests, sponsors and festival attendees to ensure that they had a positive festival experience
- Wrote regular detailed reports to a Board of Directors to keep them informed