Matthew Lorentz

Experience

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  Epilepsy South Central Ontario

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Practicum Student

  • Created the administrative framework for new program• Created and put together training program for new volunteers

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  Kinjunxion

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Category Analyst

  • Wrote blog’s, and marketed services using social media • Identified and secured community organizations and business partnerships • Researched and vetted information to upload on company resource page

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  Abilities to Work

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Job Developer

  • Developed partnerships with employers in a variety of industries • Connected job seekers with employers – submitted resumes, arranged interviews • Created and documented client action plans• Assessed job seekers’ needs, identified barriers to employment

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  CDI College

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Employment Specialist

  • Assisted students with job search skills and developed the necessary tools • Facilitated employment workshops (i.e. resume writing) • Maintained a case load and contact with 100+ students• Networked with employers across a wide variety of business sectors

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  CNIB

  May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Accessible Technology Coordinator

  • Conducted Mobile intake assessments of CNIB Foundation Clients • Assisted CNIB Foundation clients with smartphone setup and navigation• Co-facilitated Virtual Accessibility Training Sessions (IOS & Android)

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  Fable

  Aug 2020 - now

  Accessibility Tester

  I move the digital world forward by working with leading brands to improve their digital accessibility. As an Accessibility Tester I work with large organizations to improve the accessibility of digital products across industries including e-ecommerce, banking, education and more. The feedback that I provide, impacts the lives of the 1.3 billion people around the world who live with disabilities.I complete ‘self-guided’ or, unmoderated, research requests, in which I record testing task flows. These recordings are used to help inform companies with accessibility and usability insights.I participate in ‘user Interview’ requests (moderated research requests) where I’m interviewed by researchers or specialists in the field while performing specific task flows. These recorded interviews are used to help identify new issues with a product related to its accessibility and usability.I provide written feedback on the compatibility and accessibility of user journeys within customer digital properties across assistive technologies, devices and browsers. These are captured in compatibility tests, which are unmoderated research requests. This written feedback is used to help guide companies with their accessibility efforts across their digital products.During compatibility tests I use reading comprehension skills to follow step by step instructions in a precise way. I use critical thinking and written communications skills to provide accessibility and usability feedback. I'm an expert at using my assistive technology and have the technical skills to execute product flowsAs part of my role, I complete Prototype Reviews, which are moderated research requests in which I'm interviewed by researchers or specialists to test digital product prototypes. These recorded interviews are used to gain accessibility and usability insights of prototypes. With this feedback companies can fully integrate accessibility into their product cycles early and often. Show less

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  CNIB

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Phone it Forward Coordiantor, Coaching and Support

  - Coordinate group of technology and administrative volunteers, clients, and prospective clients- Set up Smart Phones and troubleshoot accessible software - Provided tech support to blind and partially sighted users during the CNIB Connecting the Dots Conference - Set up iPhone from the ground up so a client could use it with her voice/gestures- Collaborate with Vision Loss Rehab staff to ensure clients receive in person support when needed- Member of a fundraising event planning committee for United Way (largest funder of CNIB) Show less

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  CNIB

  Jun 2021 - now

  Outreach Coordinator, Come To Work

  Outreach Coordinator for the GTA region of CNIB"s Come to Work Program.• Created Partnerships between CNIB and Vocational, Employment, Mentoring and Social Procurement Organizations• Worked with 95+ participants within the sight loss community on finding employment or starting their own business • Leveraged/created partnerships to further participants employability within the sight loss community • Was part of an interview panel to select and onboard new outreach coordinator• Worked collaboratively on Disclosure Series, Talent Accelerator Program and Ontario Job Seekers Club at CNIB• Drafted Ontario Grant Proposal for new Ontario Funding Model• Assisted the training process of new Outreach Coordinators as they were onboarded Show less