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San Francisco

Provided print- and web-ready graphic design services for clients in business and non-profit sectors located in Vancouver, Calgary, Dubai, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Malta. Created complex and compelling multipage documents, infographics, icons and graphs. Utilized in-depth knowledge of typography, image editing, branding, stationery and corporate template design using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Past projects include visual identities and design collateral for international conferences, typesetting, and design of annual reports and multipage publications, branding and logo design, real estate property development branding, coordinating video, photo and 3D rendering design projects, website layout design. Successfully multitasked and effectively collaborated with clients, vendors and contractors, both remotely and in person.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Responsible for all internal and external visual content throughout the organization. Making sure all design initiatives are fresh, fun and exciting, but in keeping with Hollyburn's overall design direction. Ensured the consistency of Hollyburn Properties branding nation-wide, as well as separate branding for new building development projects. Updated and streamlined the organization's visual identity and message across different media: - building brochures and signage- residential posters (monthly Value Added Partner promotions, community involvement initiatives, general and seasonal news and announcements)- digital boards (via Xibo)- email newsletters (via Pardot)- landing pages (via WordPress)- monthly internal and annual external digital and print publications (The Gazette and The Hollyburn Herald). Created visual content for all print and digital advertising (online banners, social media, newsprint, transit shelters, etc.), coordinated video and photo shoots for all properties across the country, edited video content (via iMovie), illustrated seasonal posters and customer appreciation cards. Conceived and created a separate visual identity for The Lonsdale–a new purpose-built rental development (scheduled to complete in Spring 2020). Logo, branding, entrance signage, website visual layout (phase 1 & 2), online and print design collateral (waitlist cards, feature sheets, print advertising, hoarding signage, billboards). Coordinated with and supervised outside vendors in the creation of commercial and residential 3D renderings and promotional video content including work with actors, drone footage, and lifestyle photography. Created branding and visual guidelines for both Hollyburn Properties and The Lonsdale building development. Attended Marketing industry events and conferences. Participated in community festivals and resident appreciation events.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Ensured an overall seamless operation by overseeing maintenance and repairs of internet services, office equipment, telecommunications, in-house management and online booking systems.Created advertising materials for industry publications and seasonal promotions using Adobe Creative Suite. Updated company website content.Worked with contracted web-developers to increase website traffic through SEO and Goodle adwords. Coordinated social media and email campaigns. Oversaw the creation and launch of a new website for the sightseeing and bus charter division of parent company. Negotiated cost effective contracts with office inventory suppliers resulting in substantial savings for employer.Performed all duties of Reservations and Affiliate Manager.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Played a vital role in sourcing, hiring, training and scheduling of all office staff. Effectively balanced seasonal staffing requirements against company’s employment commitments. Carried out performance reviews.Served as an internal liaison between departments. Advised on matters of benefits, renumeration, team building events and company culture.Developed and maintained strong relationships with affiliate accounts as part of transition to worldwide operation. Attended industry trade shows.Successfully coordinated and oversaw transportation arrangements for high profile events including the 2009 Juno Awards, Vancouver 2010 Olympics, We Day, TED Talks, as well as numerous conferences and conventions. Facilitated increased productivity of reservations output by streamlining phone reservation taking process, task and corporate account distribution amongst agents, creating rate quote calculating tools, suggestive up-selling incentive programs.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Served as personal reservations liaison for several large corporate clients.Designed cost-effective and mutually beneficial special event packages and service layouts for clients.

Increased exposure through online-based competitor research, creation and distribution of promotional materials.Organized a paper and electronic file sorting system.Maintained contacts and updates for key clients.Ensured consistent and prompt responses to all incoming messages on behalf of employer.Communicated all updates and changes to approaching engagements.Maintained a record of bills and expenditures in preparation for tax season.Scheduled travel arrangements.

Came up with logo/branding. Coordinated interior design choices in keeping with the corporate colour scheme. Sourced and coordinated building contractors and labour for the opening of a hair salon. Procured and compared quotes and subsequently scheduled all contractors and labour.Assisted in price comparing and purchasing of salon inventory and fixtures in accordance with a set budget.Coordinated tool rentals and furniture, appliance and inventory deliveries.Organized the salon opening event. Secured local liquor sponsors.

Associate Certificate, Graphic Design, 93 Gpa

Bachelor Of Tourism Management, Tourism And Travel Services Management

Bachelor Of Tourism Management, Tourism And Travel Services Management