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Brent Jorgens

Brent Jorgens

Senior Advisor - Agent

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Design | Technology | Timber

  • Education

    • Trinity College School - TCS

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    • BrainStation

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      User Experience Design

      UX design fundamentals, user research & strategy. Learned methods for designing and maintaining user interfaces and design systems and UI fundamentals such as typography, colour, and patterns. Learned to communicate complex interactions visually through Experience Maps, Personas, Information Architecture, and User Flows. Translated findings into an MVP using wireframing and prototyping. Applied UX/UI design principles to create both low and high-fidelity mobile applications and websites… Show more UX design fundamentals, user research & strategy. Learned methods for designing and maintaining user interfaces and design systems and UI fundamentals such as typography, colour, and patterns. Learned to communicate complex interactions visually through Experience Maps, Personas, Information Architecture, and User Flows. Translated findings into an MVP using wireframing and prototyping. Applied UX/UI design principles to create both low and high-fidelity mobile applications and websites utilizing responsive design techniques. Show less

    • University of Toronto

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      Master of Architecture - MArch Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

    • BrainStation

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      Product Management

      Learned to identify market opportunities and develop a Go-to-market Strategy. Created a comprehensive product launch, including defining, ideating, and testing a minimum viable product, along with positioning and pricing. Gained a strong understanding of Scrum, Agile methodology, and the project management framework to enable quick iterations and improvements.

    • Dalhousie University

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History & Economics

  • Experience

    • Cushman & Wakefield - Formerly Ashlar Urban Realty Inc.

      Sept 2008 - Jan 2018
      Senior Advisor - Agent

      Reporting to the President and CEO, responsible for executing client acquisition, disposition, and leasing mandates for leading CRE firms such as Allied Properties REIT, Hullmark Developments, Kingsett Capital, and high-profile tenants such as Vice Media. Specialized in Heavy Timber (brick & beam) urban office, retail, adaptive reuse, and infill land sales in downtown Toronto.Cumulative sales transactions over $60M. Awarded top producer designation in 2015 and 2016.Crafted development feasibility analysis and Confidential Investment Memorandums providing advisory and recommendations regarding price, terms, and conditions to effectively negotiate sale transactions on behalf of clients.Built financial models and pro formas utilizing concepts such as Net Effective Rent (NER), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).Performed in-depth market research and analysis of sale/leasing transactions, development applications, Municipal/Provincial land use policies, City entitlements process, and broader CRE industry trends. Show less

    • JØ PROJECTS

      Jan 2020 - Oct 2024
      Digital Designer

      Leveraged Human-Centred Design and Lean Design principles to deliver websites, mobile applications, and brand identities with a laser focus on creating value through exceptional user experiences and client satisfaction.Contributed to launching @Path&Field, a creative agency providing UX/UI Design, Strategy, and Consultant services that supercharge the power of Salesforce to increase ROI.Collaborated with a cross-functional team as the UX Design Lead to ship a mobile app that increased customer satisfaction and reduced operating costs.Redesigned an online Knowledge Base with rigorous attention to detail to drive site traffic and significantly reduce customer support costs. Show less

    • RFP Design Group Inc.

      Oct 2024 - now
      Fabrication Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hello Design Thinking

      IDEO U

    • Salesforce UX Design Certification

      Salesforce

    • Human-Centred Design

      Coursera

    • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

      IBM
      Jan 2021
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brent Jorgens
      Dean's List - Economics at Dalhousie University Dalhousie University May 2001

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Urban Farming

      Issued by Bowery Project
      Bowery ProjectAssociated with Brent Jorgens

    • Packing Volunteer

      Issued by The Lighthouse (Daily Bread Food Bank)
      The Lighthouse (Daily Bread Food Bank)Associated with Brent Jorgens