Jemima Bliss Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Small home-based business offering graphic design services, and custom laser-made gifts. In July 2022, the business was successful enough for me to pursue it full-time.• Graphic design services• 3D visual renderings & CAD plans• Design and make personalized gifts, cards, and prints• Develop & maintain a website including an online sales platform• Sold over 4k items in the first 6 months of business• Included a charitable donation as part of the sales• Head hunted to be a vendor at a central Vancouver festival• Use of sustainable materials and sourcing.

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Design & make brand materials including flyers, business cards and portfolio booklets• Ensure the company website is kept current• Coordinate with local suppliers• Create schematic site plans using AutoCAD• Manage the company's online profiles• Create graphic materials for presentation to city staff & prospective buyers using Adobe Suite & SketchUp• Create full marketing plans for new developments• Design & build brand materials, printouts and websites following the creation of marketing plans.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Upon arrival back in Canada, I was contacted by Lush's brand director with an opportunity back at the company. I worked with the team to develop both internal and external brand experiences. Unfortunately I was let go from the company due to the impacts of COVID-19 upon events.The role included;• Planning event activation's by identifying, compiling and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; managing logistics and implementing activation builds• Create detailed drawings and 3D renderings for concept development• Work with building contractors to design and build pop-up stores and brand activations • Managing end-to-end all North American retail or brand events while meeting the event budget and brief• Sourcing, negotiating and managing event vendors• Coordinating with community partners and supporting them on-site including guest speakers, charitable giving, campaigning partners, suppliers, thought leaders and Sr Leadership• Managing budgets and ROI• Facilitate the printing and delivery of all marketing collateral required• Securing and coordinating support from other teams within Brand and across the wider business• Helping to host media and influencers alongside the PR specialist while onsite.

Otago & Southland, New Zealand

My time working for the Kiwi Birldlife Park required me to be highly adaptable in the fast paced nature of the park. The park was a beautiful oasis of wildlife nestled into the busy town.The role included;• Work closely with the park manager and owner to create new spaces for both customers and animals • Work closely with builders, architects, and printers• Develop effective new exhibitions and displays within the park and gift shop• Develop and design marketing materials• Assist in the development and execution of a future-focused sales and marketing strategy that benefits the brand across all channels• Design and build a new website & online store - Online sales increased by over 400% in the first 6 months of launching the website• Manage and maintain the company's social media profiles• Communicate with local and overseas media• Build relationships with all tourism providers around Queenstown and its surround areas• Coordinate events at the park.

Vancouver, Canada Area

I worked at Lush during my first two years in Canada, I unfortunately had to leave due to my Canadian visa expiring. It was an amazing experience filled with lots of learning and development opportunities.The role included;• Development of design solutions, which meet the strategic, design and functional criteria of new stores across North America.• Conceiving and developing shop front and interior environments from conceptual design in AutoCad, SketchUp and Adobe to final design including final rendering, technical drawings / furniture lists/ signage packages / design documentation.• Develop the best solutions for projects in both new and existing stores with external contractors and suppliers.• Event venue design and project manage internal events for company employees.• Store visits and time working on the shop floor to ensure continued understanding of stores needs and development of innovative design.• Create and maintain full Sketch-Up library including dynamic components for all furniture, sundries and products.• Design and build an intuitive solution for the internal filing system stored on the network.• Create and maintain a master spreadsheet for every shop (240+) with shop attributes.

Surrey, United Kingdom

I began work at Mike Bliss Architecture when I returned to the UK in July 2014 and continued to throughout my final year of university. Whilst working for the company I developed my abilities further, teaching myself a range of new software and skills meaning the company no longer needs to outsource the production of marketing materials, graphics and rendered visuals.The role included;• Feasibility and concept planning• Visualisations using 3D modelling software• Planning Application submissions• Working drawings production• Building Regulations Submission• Tender and contract management• Client liaison and development• Deployment and management of Office 365 within the company• Management of the company website, blog and social media profilesProjects range from: various small residential developments, barn conversions, assisted living eco cottages, a 40,00 sq. ft. Enterprise Park and more.

Melbourne Area, Australia

Sope Web Technologies took me in during my third year placement. During my time at Sope I developed my knowledge of SharePoint through assistance from colleagues and self-taught practice. After 2 months at the company I was offered a contracted role out to YMCA Australia*. It was only due to the need to return to the UK for my final year of university that I had to unfortunately leave the company. It has however been an invaluable experience and I believe the most I have progressed during my years of education.The role included;• Assist clients with troubleshooting problems across their personal extranets, intranets and websites• Production of web mock-ups and visuals• SharePoint trouble shooting for clients• Suggested improvements to the companies personal website• Production of user manuals for clients• Occasional administrative roles*See above for more details on this role

Melbourne, Australia

Alongside working at Sope, I took on a two day a week role at the YMCA Australia head office.Roles included:The management of YMCA Australia’s online presence including• Maintaining the website, regularly reviewing and refreshing content• Maintaining Twitter and Facebook profiles• Seeking News from associations for internal and external use Extranet support within YMCA Australia including:• Providing support when using existing facilities across the Australia wide YMCA organisation• Improving the YMCA Australia intranet• Assisting with the implementation of revised services• Compiling training materials for internal staff• Coordinating attendance and topics for regular webinars Key Skills:• Demonstrated experience producing web content and maintaining web sites• Knowledge of Sharepoint and content management• Demonstrated experience with Photoshop and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office• Ability to coordinate and edit content in preparation for publication• Experience using social media• Advanced written communications skills

Surrey, United Kingdom

• Replenishing stock• Merchandising• Assisting customers with their choices• Recognising customer's style requirements and needs• Shop floor plan re-design• Window dressing• EOD reports• Stock Take• Build and improve the company’s online presence.

Bachelor’S Degree, Design And Business Management, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Course Student RepresentativeYear 1 • Contextual Design • Design Media • Design Methods and Projects • Materials.

A-Levels, Art & Design, Design & Graphics, Communications & Culture And Sociology