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STEVEN ALVA

Steven Alvarez

​Experienced Designer and Project Manager

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​Work Experience​

Xkote Paint Renewal Systems - Marketing (Consultant)

Vancouver, BC 2022 to 2023

As a consultant, I played a key role in driving the success of Xkote's social media marketing efforts. 

  • Led the redesign and improvement of Xkote's website.

  • Developed effective funnels for both B2C and B2B clients

  • Increased B2B sales through paid advertising

  • Drove significant traffic to the site

  • Grew social media engagement 

  • Boosted followers and interactions

  • Improved their SEO

  • Produced more than 40 social media videos

  • Overall, significantly enhanced Xkote's online presence and drove tangible business results.

The White Rabbit Co  (Consultant)

Vancouver, BC 2021 - 2022 

  • Specialized in web and graphic design

  • Focused on improving the user experience and user interface of WordPress-based websites for clients in Canada and the US

Wishpond - Project Manager

Vancouver, BC 2019-2021​

  • Part of a team that brought the most significant account to the company

  • Managed over 80 projects in my 2-year tenure

  • Contributed to UX/UI improvements to the company

  • Launched more than 100 campaigns

  • Contributed to the company's training

  • Increased sales for numerous clients via FB and Google Ads, deep market research, and Landing Pages

  • I used Heat-maps to optimize and improve the user experience and sections in multiple sites.

RIP Rosa Pistola

2015 - 2017 

  • Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of over 40 local and international brands.

  • Launched multiple fashion design collections and oversaw the successful rebranding of the company.

  • Elevated the company's reputation and positioned it at the forefront of the fashion retail industry.

  • Secured recognition from ID Magazine, which featured Rosa Pistola as an upcoming streetwear brand.

  • Spearheaded successful collaborations with well-known brands like Nike and Supra.

  • We were featured in ID Magazine as an upcoming streetwear

  • We managed collaborations with Nike and Supra

Education

  • Udacity - 2023

    • UX/UI Diploma ​

  • University Canada West 2021 - 2023

    • MBA

  • Codeacademy - 2022

    • Javascript Diploma​

  • ADM 2016-2017

    • Web Development Diploma

  • Copenhague Business School 2015 - 2015

    • Strategic Management and Innovation

  • Grenadi 2013 - 2014

    • Advanced Diploma of Advertising and Graphic Design 

Languages
  • English: Fluent
  • French: Intermediate

  • Spanish: Fluent​

SOFTWARE
  • HTML, CSS, Javascript, Figma
  • Microsoft 365

  • Mac

  • Asana

  • Trello

  • Adobe

  • Photoshop

  • Shopify

  • Wix

  • Wordpress​

Skills
  • Leadership

  • Teamwork

  • Innovation

  • Photography

  • DesignWeb Design

  • Sales Funnels

  • E-commerce

Activities

  • Vancouver International Film Festival Volunteer

  • Surf

  • Snowboarding

  • Basketball

  • Hiking

Achievements
  • Microsoft Protegé Australia Participant

  • The use of AR to create a perfect manufacturing system.

  • ​Now This publication

    • Dreamer grinder

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