About Tanya
I'm Tanya Riemann
I’m passionate about collecting, synthesizing and converting user research into exceptional user centered designs which deliver on a business’ aims and objectives.
Over the past 20 years in the web industry I have been a website designer, website business owner, website strategist and project manager.
Most recently I have been doing user research and user experience design working in the healthcare, municipality and not-for-profit sectors.
Core Principles
Honesty, Always add value, Respect and Collaboration
These are the core principles that guide me when working with clients, their stakeholders and their users.
Abilities
I have grown and experienced a lot from 2002 to 2021. Find below a list of roles and positions that I have had over the years.
Roles
- Sole proprietor of web design business
- Corporation owner of web design and development business
- Employer of 6 team members
- Employee
- BrainStation Student
- Freelancer
Positions
- Web designer
- Business development
- Web strategist
- Project manager
- Google Analytics analyst
- User experience designer
- Data analyst
Outside work
I have a number of activities and passions that keep me busy outside of the workday.
Interests
- Languages
I have basic knowledge of German and am currently learning Spanish - Baking and cooking
- Duathlons and triathlons
- Volunteering at sporting events
- Cross country skiing
- Latin dancing
- Camping
- My cat and my dog
- Anything crafty and creative
Achievements
- Ran a business for 16 years
- Lived in more than one province in Canada
Strange but true! Born and raised in Ontario, I had always wanted to experience a different part of the country. I lived in Edmonton, Alberta from 2013-2018. - Completed the Muskoka 70.3 Half-ironman
- Completed 3 marathons
- Became a flight attendant
Again strange but true! I had always wanted to experience the life of a flight attendant. I was hired by Canada 3000 in 2001. - Recognized as a Top 40 under 40 by the Guelph Mercury