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North Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

- Editing, converting and reviewing customer digital files with graphic design software and preparing them for print- Designing custom artwork for clients based on their needs- Providing customer service, advising customers and assisting them in regards to their print and design needs

Greater Sydney Area

- Estimating cost of materials and time to complete graphic designs and illustrations- Consulting with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of materials- Preparing moodboards, sketches, layouts and graphic elements from start to finish- Communicating with local small businesses and developing graphic design elements from start to finish such as logos, brand identities, menu layouts and flyer layouts following provided briefs (Projects include: MSEA Underwater Services, Pickle N Sprout, Vitalo Cafe, Valhalla House of BBQ, Artisan Ornaments, Wrenovations)

Greater Sydney Area

- Writing freehand brush calligraphy and typography on glass ornaments with a quick turnaround at a consistent high quality in a fast paced retail environment- Editing assets using existing photo and illustration banks and typography guides, and creating new ones for printing in-store signage using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign- Organising large volume orders for clients and estimating time and costs- Managing stock and supplies to ensure smooth workflow in all kiosks- Supervising stores and providing ongoing support and training for staff- Creating displays and assisting in the development of company-wide visual merchandising

Methven, Canterbury, New Zealand

- Assisting guests and selling lift tickets and packages best suited to them- Organising snowsports lessons and communicating with departments mountain-wide

Sydney, Nsw

- Operated the espresso machine and equipment, maintaining smooth workflow and consistent quality- Opened and closed the cafe unsupervised, used and troubleshooted POS software- Balanced and effectively prioritised tasks throughout the day to ensure tasks were completed in a timely manner

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

- Work while travelling for visa requirements- Crossing rugged terrain on ATV's, spotting specific trees from a distance and spraying herbicide/diesel mixture on the invasive species- Working in harsh outdoor conditions

Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia

- Work while travelling for visa requirements- Organising accommodation bookings and reception duties- Housekeeping and general hospitality duties (waitstaff, bar, barista)

Bombala, New South Wales, Australia

- volunteer work while travelling for visa requirements- tearing down damaged boundary fences and building new ones on rural fire damaged properties using petrol powered and manual tools

Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Bc

- Promoted to supervisor within six months and independently began merchandising and creating visual content to boost store sales and customer engagement- Maximised space and visibility through store layout and design, using visual design and marketing strategies- Designed posters and signage for in-store and social media using brand licenced photography and assets- Spearheaded the social media account revival and achieved consistent growth over 2 years.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

2D Animation And Visual Development, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects

- Studies in colour theory, composition, photography and videography - Character and prop design, visual style development.

General Studies

- Studies in graphic design, fine art, media studies, film studies, creative writing, and computer science. - Active member of UBC clubs.