Yolande K. Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Strathcona County, Alberta

Create estimates for graphic design/Website design projects; Design, maintain, and update Websites for clients; Create and work with clients to develop finished design projects (business cards, logos, signs, banners, brochures, etc.); Develop branding for small business clients; Create and maintain strong working relationships with clients; prepare finished projects for print and communicate with printers.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Procure information, content and materials from various sources for proposals and marketing events.• Conduct bid searches, download documents, and share with project managers.• Study bid documents to establish submission requirements.• Schedule and participate in proposal go-no-go and kick-off meetings to discuss the opportunity, scope of work, and tasks for completion of compliant documents for submission using a Responsibility Matrix and deadlines• Compile and file… Show more • Procure information, content and materials from various sources for proposals and marketing events.• Conduct bid searches, download documents, and share with project managers.• Study bid documents to establish submission requirements.• Schedule and participate in proposal go-no-go and kick-off meetings to discuss the opportunity, scope of work, and tasks for completion of compliant documents for submission using a Responsibility Matrix and deadlines• Compile and file information/content in an organized manner.• Schedule 'Red Dog' reviews before final draft is circulated among pursuit team.• Edit/proofread final document for content and formatting before submission.• Schedule debriefs and compile information gathered.• Ensure marketing material/collateral is readily available to accommodate short-notice meetings/events.• Ensure strict corporate branding and standards are upheld, allowing for creative solutions to be designed and delivered while still maintaining adherence to guidelines.• Collaborate and effectively communicate with project managers to understand requirements and offer marketing solutions specific to their event/conference/client meeting.• Track industry trends and events; establish value of participation and/or sponsorship.• Creation of marketing collateral ensuring deadlines for industry events are met.• Participate in national marketing meetings.• Update databases and records.• Collaborate with corporate staff to assist with development of corporate internal & external marketing material (brochures, illustrations, templates, etc.), as well as assist in other corporate initiatives.• Utilize my graphic design background in mentoring others and conducting learning sessions on various topics. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Perform all tasks from Senior Graphic Designer position as back-up, as well as:Team Lead• Organize workload and facilitate team meetings.• Delegate workload, organize and assist team members in their respective roles with their scope of work.• Assume the position of point-of-contact for in-house professionals and project managers.• Review final work and approve or make suggestions for improvement.• Approve timesheets and facilitate employee… Show more Perform all tasks from Senior Graphic Designer position as back-up, as well as:Team Lead• Organize workload and facilitate team meetings.• Delegate workload, organize and assist team members in their respective roles with their scope of work.• Assume the position of point-of-contact for in-house professionals and project managers.• Review final work and approve or make suggestions for improvement.• Approve timesheets and facilitate employee reviews.Proposal/Marketing Coordination• Procure information, content and materials from various sources for proposals, marketing events, and client deliverables.• Conduct bid searches, download documents, and share with project managers.• Study bid documents to establish submission requirements.• Schedule and participate in proposal kick-off meetings to discuss the opportunity, scope of work, and tasks for completion of compliant documents for submission.• Contact and procure information/content from subconsultants.• Compile and file information/content in an organized manner and make available to graphic designers for setup of document.• Edit/proofread final document for content and formatting before submission.• Schedule debriefs and compile information gathered.• Ensure marketing material/collateral is readily available to accommodate short-notice meetings/events.• Ensure strict corporate branding and standards are upheld, allowing for creative solutions to be designed and delivered by graphic designers while still maintaining adherence to guidelines.• Collaborate and effectively communicate with project managers to understand requirements and offer marketing solutions specific to their event/conference/client meeting.• Track industry trends and events; establish value of participation and/or sponsorship.• Delegate creation of marketing collateral to graphic designers, ensuring deadlines for industry events are met.• Participate in weekly newsroom design meetings.• Update databases and records. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Utilize Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) to develop and manipulate templates, long documents (RFP submissions, reports, etc.), covers, imagery (tables, diagrams, flowcharts, vector graphics, etc.), booklets, brochures, corporate presentations, and custom graphics for the various disciplines in-house as well as for billable clients.• Organize and maintain a database of information for proposals, imagery, photographs, contacts, references, completed projects… Show more Utilize Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) to develop and manipulate templates, long documents (RFP submissions, reports, etc.), covers, imagery (tables, diagrams, flowcharts, vector graphics, etc.), booklets, brochures, corporate presentations, and custom graphics for the various disciplines in-house as well as for billable clients.• Organize and maintain a database of information for proposals, imagery, photographs, contacts, references, completed projects, etc.• Edit and enhance photographs for use in proposal submissions, reports, billable projects,etc.• Develop marketing material for IBI Group as well as billable clients, following corporate branding guidelines & standards• Work closely with project managers and the graphics team to produce a high quality finished product.• Prioritize and manage workload to meet tight deadlines.• Organize project schedule calendar to ensure deadlines are met.• Train, mentor and organize junior designers and other team members.• Edit documents for formatting and layout (QA/QC).• Package finished documents and projects for clients and/or print.• Participate in regular Marketing & Communication meetings with the regional Graphics & Marketing team. • Participate in corporate marketing initiatives; contribute feedback and design ideas for corporate templates, etc.• Utilize Xerox printers to print covers, content, images, saddle stitched booklets, etc;Coil/bind booklets.• Maintain communication (GoTo Meetings, Skype, phone calls, email) between corporateoffices for internal information requests and collaboration on projects.Other tasks: - Using DSLR camera to take staff headshots; edit using Photoshop - Offering alternative design solutions to any challenge that may arise - Consistently meeting constant tight deadlines using time management skills Show less

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to design templates, logos, safety stickers, forms, long documents (manuals), covers and spines, client information booklets, pamphlets, brochures and business cards for clients as well as in-house marketing.• Create imagery, flowcharts, diagrams & tables.• Compile and manipulate PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro.• Proof-read and edit safety manuals and other material.• Package materials for print.•… Show more Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to design templates, logos, safety stickers, forms, long documents (manuals), covers and spines, client information booklets, pamphlets, brochures and business cards for clients as well as in-house marketing.• Create imagery, flowcharts, diagrams & tables.• Compile and manipulate PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro.• Proof-read and edit safety manuals and other material.• Package materials for print.• Operate commercial printers, paper folding machine, hole driller, commercial cutter,commercial laminator, coiling and binding machine, and gluing machine; Assembleproducts.• Create and manipulate long documents using Microsoft Word.• Create PowerPoint Presentations using MS Office.• Utilize SharePoint.• Help train junior developers and delegate workload.• Prioritize workload under tight deadlines.• Package finished products to be sent to clients.• Participate in daily team meetings and decision making processes. Show less