Multi-faceted and adaptable graphic designer with 16 years of experience including print production, web design, social media strategy & project management. Dependable, loyal and driven to help organizations succeed. Enjoys connecting and collaborating to bring visions to life through design. Faces challenges head on and eager to continue learning.

 

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Prioritizes tasks to complete multiple projects on deadline.
• Work as part of a team or independently.
• Creative problem solver.
• Learns quickly.

 

Mayfield Renovations Ltd.

Project Manager | Marketing
June 2016 – April 2019

• Directed creative of new website launch and completed website updates.
• Maintained brand identity designing advertising and promotional materials.
• Filmed and edited videos for social media.
• Coordinated and directed photo shoots.
• Developed social media campaigns.
• Communicated daily updates to clients.
• Coordinated up to 7 renovations at once, ensuring project timelines were kept on track.
• Improved workflow by implementing online business permit application procedure.

 

Sierra Publishing

Senior Graphic Designer
February 2013 – April 2019

• Provided consistently accurate print layouts, ensuring correct ad placement and proofing and editing all files for output.
• Implemented new processes to streamline production, resulting in exceeding deadlines.
• Trained junior designers and delegated work.

 

The Image Stop

Web Design
Contract, 2017

• Independently designed a number of WordPress sites, complying with client’s needs.

ReMax First

Administrative Assistant
Contract, 2017

• Setup and managed Instagram page.
• Maintained brand identity designing sales material and creating new internal documents.
• Developed filing and data entry systems.
• Accurately measured and drafted floor plans.

 

The Digital Post

Graphic Designer | Manager
September 2005 – January 2012

• Consulted with clients to determine design aesthetics and output requirements.
• Created graphics and layouts to specifications.
• Prepared quotes & invoices.
• Consistently achieved sales targets.
• Hired and trained new staff.
• Provided a full range of business services including laser printing, photocopying, scanning, binding.

 

The UPS Store

Graphic Designer | Manager
March 2003 – August 2005

• Assisted head office with startup of 4 locations.
• Consulted with clients to determine design aesthetics and output requirements.
• Created graphics and layouts to specifications.
• Coordinated shipping and receiving.
• Provided a full range of business services including laser printing, photocopying, scanning, binding.

 

Mount Royal University

Digital Communications – Writing and Editing for Digital Media, Search Engine Marketing, Managing Content for Social Media
WordPress – Intro to WordPress, Designing in WordPress, WordPress for Business
2016-2017

Applied Multimedia Training Centre

Multimedia Design & Communication
2001 – 2002

Vincent Massey Collegiate

High School Diploma
1998 – 2000

 

Landmark Worldwide

Landmark Forum, Advanced Course,
Self Expression & Leadership, Seminars
2018 – 2019

 

HomeFreeYYC – video editing
Landmark Worldwide – assisting program
NTSAD (National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association) – annual family conference logo, promo materials
Friends of Fish Creek – grief walk companion
Rise: A Community for Women – logo
Icing Smiles Canada – tradeshow signage design
Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society – foster home
Cats Ahoy – assisting at trade show booths