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ORIGINS & VALUESI’ve worked my whole life in the non-profit sector. I enjoy it, value it and take pride in applying myself to a good cause.There are champions everywhere whose endeavours forge a new path. It’s a Movement: away from the knowledge economy; shifting to the wisdom economy. These are my values, and the results are rewarding!EXPERIENCE & SKILLSETMost of my career has been in non-profit management and senior management. This foray into freelance graphic design is just a new expression of a longstanding, mature skillset.Working from my home studio near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, I blend artistic and design talents that won me top awards as a student, along with the seasoned experience of my professional career in brand expression, visual and written communications, and messaging strategy.NERDEagerly nerding-out equally in:Designing vector graphics;Pro layout & typographyCoding html and css;& photo editing;FORMERLY Formerly part of the senior team of BC's Women's Hospital + Health Centre Foundation, I have proven experience in leadership and management in the non-profit sector. I worked with senior leaders in the corporate, private and non-profit sectors to cultivate support and participation in BC Women’s fundraising initiatives. Implementing strategy to bring tangible success is something at which I excel.Specialties: • Non-profit Operational management• Non-profit fundraising• Planned giving• Communications and marketing• Strategic direction• External & Internal partnership building• Annual giving (direct mail, special events, etc.)

Listed skills include Leadership, Development, Charities, Annual Giving, and 33 others.