I am a Canadian Web Design & Development/Graphic Design Professional with strategic SEO knowledge living in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Specializing in creating websites that my clients can manage and update on their own without knowledge of HTML. My tools of choice are Wordpress, Bootstrap & jQuery. I also consider myself a CSS Ninja!
I live for, and love, my passion for creative design
Code is like art - This gives the web infinite possibilities. My web coding skills are current, utilizing semantic HTML5, CSS3 & Javascript to build beautiful responsive websites. Meaning... my sites look great on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
How I got here
I've been designing online for about eleven years, and developing now for seven. Coming from a eighteen year extensive background in Graphic Design, I have a strong understanding of how to use design to communicate effectively. Eager to continue learning—I went back to school in 2011 to upgrade my skill set, and now I consider myself a Full-Stack Web Developer. I'm particularly passionate about UX & UI (User Experience and User Interface).
How I roll
I skillfully work with clients to determine their needs, and produce creative, stylish, and effective sites within budget and time constraints.
Responsive Web Design
HTML5
CSS
Javascript & jQuery
PHP
Wordpress
SEO & Social Media
UX & UI
Information Architecture
UX & UI Designer/Web Designer & Developer
March 2018 - present
McKinsey & Company, United States
Freelance Web Designer & Developer
2011 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
2002 - Present
Senior Multimedia Specialist
February 2016 - December 2017
Conduent (Xerox), United States
Digital Marketing Strategist
September 2014 - December 2015
gShift, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Intermediate Graphic Designer
2007 - 2011
Grand & Toy, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Composition Artist
2003 - 2004
Flags Unlimited, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Composition Artist
2001 - 2002
Flags Unlimited, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Creative imagination
Super organized
Extremely detail-oriented
Highly productive time management
Strong communication skills
Current computer expertise
Excellent teamwork
Eager to learn
2 Year Diploma - Web Design & Animation with Honours
2012 - 2014
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
1 Year Post Grad - Visual Effects for Film & Television
2004 - 2005
Seneca@York, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3 Year Diploma - Graphic Design with Honours
2000 - 2003
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
For coding websites I'm addicted to using Sublime Text. Best code editor out there. Hands down!
Muskoka Conservancy
2017
COPE Service Dogs
2016
Mathew really educated me
Mathew has helped Marsys Inc. come to life online. We now use the website as an ordering tool which has really simplified our ordering experience and dealing with customers. The next step in the works is a full e-Commerce solution. Can't wait to see the result!
Stellar work!
I'm 100% satisfied with the work that Mathew has done for me over the years. The latest version of my website has all the functionality that I needed, and it looks stellar... Thanks for doing such great work! You were and will continue to be a pleasure to work with. Cheers
One stop shop here...
Mathew really helped bring my dreams to reality. Starting up a business is never easy and he really knows what it takes to hit the ground running.
Above and Beyond
Mathew’s easy to work with attitude made creating a website seem stress free. His dedication to this project was shown in his quick response times and the willingness/ease with which he followed our guidelines and style preferences. In addition to his wonderful customer service, his knowledge of industry best practices and trends helped guide us throughout the entire process. He tirelessly worked above and beyond what was expected to make our website truly amazing. I would recommend Mathew in a heartbeat.
A Pleasure to Work With
Mathew was amazing to work with as he helped me take my website to the next level. Helping me match it to the growth that my business had taken. He went out of his way to make sure my website would work on all platforms as I always hate sites that don’t work on my phone, and lets face it we all shop on our phones now days. I could not be happier with the end product. He even made it easier for me to go in and edit things myself so I can add new product quickly and easily as it becomes available.
Super Talented!
Mathew is a very talented man. His passion for design really inspires me when we work together on a new piece of collateral. I trust in his expertise to bring to life a great final piece of work.
Super happy with the outcome!
Mathew captured my requests perfectly. I am extremely happy with the work he did on my site. It's great to have a site that works on desktop, tablet and mobile! I am also able to edit the content myself which is a great asset to me.
Professional all the way
Mathew created something truly unique for that that captured the look and feel I was asking for. Great job!
WOW WOW WOW
Why have I been putting this off for so long? As a small business owner my funds and time is often limited. For both these reason I had been putting off providing my site with the desperate upgrade it needed for longer than I am willing to admit. After meeting with Mathew Laverty and sharing my company’s vision both these concerns were put to rest. With very little direction Mathew was able to capture this vision and make it come to life. I am happy to say this occurred with very little guidance from me and at a very affordable rate.
My site looks great! It’s clean, crisp and the interface is user friendly, navigation is easy and captures the reader’s interest without overwhelming them. I am most excited about my store and online calendar and it streamlines my efforts. Mathew has incorporated social media tools within my site. Although my social media skills are minimal he has taken the time to train me on how to properly use the tools to increase web site exposure. He also helped with search engine optimization.
I am truly grateful for all that he has done. This service has far surpassed my expectations and is of great value to me. It’s so nice to wear my web site with a sense of pride again.
Thank you Mathew! It’s so nice to be proud of my site again.
So Creative!
Mathew is a very talented man. His passion for design really inspires me when we work together on a new piece of collateral. I trust in his expertise to bring to life a great final piece of work.
Mathew is Awesome
Mathew originally did my logo and business cards for me 4 years ago when I started my business. I was in love with them and frankly still am. However as all business do my business has grown over the years and it has come time for an upgrade. Mathew was there for me every step of the way, making sure my new business cards would match my website and facebook creating a unified brand across the board. He was always quick with answers when I had questions and was quick to make any adjustments I needed. Absolutely amazing to work with.
Creative Genius
Mathew really captured the movement of water for my pool site. It really resonates with our customers.
Fast and Great!
Mathew had complete creative freedom on this project and we absolutely loved what he came up with. We will definitely use him again.
Superb service!
Mathew and I go way back. When we were working together I was very impressed with his level of professionalism. Great results!
Talented Young Man
Mathew is a very talented young man. We found him through word of mouth and he certainly delivered a polished menu and wine list.
Great Creative Professional
You really nailed it on the head with the logo and business card that you did for me. You really understood what I wanted when I asked for professional, and polished.
A great Senior Creative Professional
I've been working with Mathew for about 10 years now. Not only is he super talented, but he's humble and easy to talk to. He listens, sets expectations, and executes beautiful creative work every time.
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