I'm a digital communications and UX professional with 5 years of experience in web production, CMS content implementation, accessibility, and cross-functional digital projects. I'm known for improving site usability, executing clean page builds, conducting user testing, and managing web content workflows across multiple departments. I translate requirements into polished digital experiences using modern tools, structured processes, and a strong attention to detail. I collaborate with UX, content, and technical teams to structure information and streamline user journeys across university websites, while ensuring adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG).

Daniel Zhang

I'm a digital communications and UX professional with 5 years of experience in web production, CMS content implementation, accessibility, and cross-functional digital projects. I'm known for improving site usability, executing clean page builds, conducting user testing, and managing web content workflows across multiple departments. I translate requirements into polished digital experiences using modern tools, structured processes, and a strong attention to detail. I collaborate with UX, content, and technical teams to structure information and streamline user journeys across university websites, while ensuring adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG).

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I’m a digital communications and UX professional with 5 years of experience in web production, CMS content implementation, accessibility, and cross-functional digital projects. I’m known for improving site usability, executing clean page builds, conducting user testing, and managing web content workflows across multiple departments.

I translate requirements into polished digital experiences using modern tools, structured processes, and a strong attention to detail. I collaborate with UX, content, and technical teams to structure information and streamline user journeys across university websites, while ensuring adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Communications Advisor at McGill University
July 1, 2025 - Present
Partner with UX, content, and technical teams to restructure information, improve page layouts, and streamline user journeys across departmental websites. Translate stakeholder requests into actionable updates, templates, and content. Build and maintain pages across university web ecosystem while ensuring adherence to institutional web standards. Support web-governance initiative and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.0 AA. Conduct QA checks to validate accessibility, layout, and content accuracy.
Lead User Experience Designer at Eleat Technologies Inc.
November 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
120-hour client consultation project as part of UX Design Certificate program. Led UX/UI design as part of a small team to bring a startup app concept to life. Created low-fidelity wireframes and iterated toward a functional MVP prototype.
Digital Communications Associate at McGill University
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
Digital communications support and content development across university channels, focusing on web content and digital presence to enhance visibility and accessibility.
UX/UI Designer (Certificate Project) at Concordia University - UX Design Certificate Program
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led UX/UI design as part of a small team to bring a startup app concept to life; created low-fidelity wireframes and iterated toward a functional MVP prototype.

Education

Exchange Program at Keio University
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
UX Design Certification at Concordia University
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Bachelor of Music - Classical Piano; Minor in Musical Applications of Technology, Computer Science at McGill University
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2024

Qualifications

UX Design Certificate
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Music
September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2024
Keio University Exchange Program
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other