Spencer Goldade

Spencer Goldade is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in product design, strategy, and team management. He worked as the Lead Product Designer at Benevity from September 2017 to December 2021, a role he held for 4 years and 4 months.1

Professional Experience

At Benevity, Spencer focused on:

• Organizing and leading teams through complex problems
• Product and business strategy
• Process improvement
• Team-building and leadership

His efforts led to significant improvements in team efficiency, reducing task completion times from two weeks to just twelve minutes in some cases.1

Career Progression

Spencer's career has evolved through various roles:

• Current Position: Director of Product Experience at ZayZoon (since May 2023)
• Previous Roles:
  • Staff Design Strategist at Acuity Insights
  • Business and Product Consultant at Monkeyslunch
  • UX/UI Designer at Ice Edge Business Solutions
  • Interactive Art Director at FLIPP Advertising Inc.
  • Senior Designer at Post+Beam
  • Web Designer at Shaw Communications

Education

Spencer has a strong educational background:

• Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology (2020-2022)
• Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications Illustration from Alberta College of Art and Design (2003-2009)
• Web Design and Development certification from the University of Calgary (2005-2006)1

Skills and Approach

Spencer is known for his:

• Expertise in driving strategic and operational excellence
• Focus on empowered product team mindsets
• Data-driven decision making
• Emphasis on correctly discovering, framing, and interrogating problems
• Passion for coaching and mentoring others2

His approach involves contribution over competition, and he values humility and mutual growth in professional relationships.2