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Irina Labuac

Irina Labuac

Senior Courseware / eLearning Developer
Toronto, Ontario

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About Irina Labuac:

Accomplished eLearning Design and Development professional with extensive experience delivering innovative educational and training projects. I have demonstrated the ability to lead projects from development to execution, maximizing delivery performance on schedule and within budget—performance-driven professional with strong business acumen and strategic thinking. 

 

Articulate communicator with exceptional mentoring skills in transforming a low-performing team to a high-caliber workforce coupled with proven abilities to understand people's psychology backed by confidence to interact with individuals at all levels. Exceptional communication, presentation & interpersonal skills to grasp new concepts quickly and productively utilizing the same

Experience

Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada – Toronto, ON (June 2020 – present)

Communications Coordinator 


CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the worlds leading research centers in this field

 

  • Provided Provincial System Support Program with planning, design and creation of training products: webinars, professional development e-learning courses, web applications, webinars, instructor lead training, and video
  • Contributed to brainstorming sessions and contributed strategic planning for PSSP 
  • Conducted needs assessments to determine training needs and learning objectives, guided storyboard development, and managed assets on LMS (Moodle)
  • Reviewed analytics, behavioral patterns, and interactions to optimize digital experiences 
  • Reviewed existing UX and UI style guides and monitored their consistent implementation
  • Key Contributions: 
  • Led the development of an integrated training solution for Youth Wellness Hubs,  contributing to the acquisition of long-term funding for the project 
  • Successfully delivered a suite of courses for the Ontario Cognitive Behavioural program 
  • Delivered internal training initiatives, including mandatory CAMH-wide training 

Labuac Design and Communications, Canada – Toronto, ON (Oct 2019 – June 2020)

UX Designer / eLearning Developer 


Labuac Design and Communications is the web and graphic designer: UX research, information architecture, wireframes, storyboarding, graphic design, web development, quality assurance. 

  1.  
  • Developed and prototyped interactive and eLearning solutions for clients: UX and technology research, research reviews, and ideation, information architecture, wireframes, storyboarding, visual designs, quality assurance.
  • Technologies used: Adobe CC, Figma, HTML5, CSS3, Lectora
  • Key Contributions: 
  • Developed eLearning product soultions for the national defense projetcs (subcontract with Calian LTD.)
  • Developed web mockup, graphics and merchandize for Ukrainian soccer fan club “Bulava”
  • Helped Enmel Ltd. with print and web promotional materials 

 

TVO, Canada – Toronto, ON (Apr 2019 – Jul 2019)

Senior Product Designer


TVO is an educational authority for the government of Ontario. TVO operates an Independent Learning Center – Online high school for the government of Ontario. It also has Current Affairs Division and TVO kids (educational media for kids). 

  • Contributed to the development of an educational product from ideation to prototype conception in agile environment.
  • Performed research and contributed to design sprints (using GV method). 
  • Implemented product strategy and conceived design iterations for user testing and hypothesis validation.
  • Technologies used: Adobe CC, InVision, Sketch, HTML5, CSS3
  • Key Contribution: Delivered high-fidelity prototype and research materials to the executive team

TVO, Canada – Toronto, ON 

Senior UX/Learning Designer (Dec 2009 – Nov 2016, Nov 2017–March 2019 ) Acting Project Manager (Nov 2016– Nov 2017 )


TVO is educational authority for the government of Ontario. TVO operates Independent Learning Center – Online high school for the government of Ontario. It also has Current Affairs Division and TVO kids (educational media for kids). 

  1.  
  • Oversaw and managed all aspect of web applications and media components for online high school courses including UX, UI, visualization, storyboarding, animation, analytics, user testing, and development, design decision making. 
  • Contributed to information architecture and system design of learning environment.
  • Worked in agile environment, collaborated with media research team regarding licensed media, monitored emerging technology and design trends, and compiled creative proposals as well as scenarios. 
  • Authored and maintained records of codes and prepared presentations. 
  • Supervised course production evaluated lesson manuscripts, business requirements as well as best practices, led daily scrum meetings, and assigned tasks. 
  • Created production schedule, tracked progress, ensured timely delivery, and approved project before completion. 
  • Administered assets and media, set up courses on LMS, and provided project update to senior management.
  • Technologies used: Adobe CC, InVision, Sketch, HTML5, CSS3, JS, JS Libraries, GIT, Blender 3D
  • Key Contributions:
  • Awarded for excellent contribution to the delivery of the TVO VLE in April 2019 
  • Contributed to team’s victory in TVO Product Design competition in November 2017, leading to new product line development.
  • Contributed to creation of new visual language, UX style guide and UI of TVO Course conversion project. 
  • Created innovative course content utilizing 3D technology, increasing student engagement and reducing science course dropout rate.
  • Successfully led delivery of French language courses in 2016

Labuac Design and Communications, Canada – Toronto, ON (Jan 2008 – May 2009)

Design Consultant


Labuac Design and Communications is the web and graphic designer for small business clients: UX research, information architecture, wireframes, storyboarding, graphic design, web development, quality assurance. 

  1.  
  • Provided design expertise to clients, proposed defense training and e-learning solutions, and developed interactive content.
  • Developed eLearning solutions from the state of ideation to the final product from requirement gathering to final production using task-based approach. 
  • Communicated to stakeholder groups.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Designed Harajuku Lovers e-learning initiative for Coty, generating 17% cost saving for the client.
  • Assisted Amel Corporation with gaining new business in naval training software development.
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Atlantis System International (Defense Training), Canada – Brampton, ON                            Jun 2007 – Dec 2007

Graphic Multimedia Artist

 

Artisan Complete (POP Manufacturing), Canada – Markham, ON                                           Aug 2006 – Nov 2006

Senior Graphic Designer

 

HBS CANADA (Sport Nutrition), Canada – Toronto, ON                                                          Sep 2005 – Aug 2006

Senior Graphic Designer

 

IP Devco Inc. (Online Gaming), Canada – Toronto, ON                                                               Jan 2005 – Jun 2005

Graphic Artist

 

Maxima Euro RSCG (Global advertising agency), Russia – Moscow                                        Dec 2001 – Aug 2004

Art Director

Education

Education

  • MBA (General Management), Lakehead University, Canada, Orillia, ON
  • MA (Design), Moscow State Academy of Art Industry named after S.G. Stroganov, Moscow, Russia 

 

Training and Certifications

  • Google Project Management Certificate | Coursera
  • Certification in UX design | York University  
  • Instructional Design | LinkedIn Learning
  • Digital Technology Certificate | OCAD
  • AODA Certification | Eliquo
  • French for Professionals

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