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Graphic Designer
Winnipeg, Canada
May 2012 - Present (12 years 8 months)
• Front end development and lead UI designer for SmarterU, an online learning management system
• Redesigned the User Interface of SmarterU site to increase usability and make the system more accessible to clients, which has led to the SmarterU sales team using the “superior UI” of the site as one of its key selling points
• Worked with with a variety of SmarterU clients to create custom branding packages for use within the SmarterU system, including custom certificates, login pages and course footers designed specifically to complement each client's brand identity
• Created marketing materials for Neovation and SmarterU, including web advertisements, trade show banners, and flyers
• Worked with a small team to design new SmarterU promotional site (SmarterU.com)
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Freelance Graphic Designer
N/A
Brandon, Canada
Jun 2010 - Present (15 years 1 month)
• Worked with various clients on graphic design projects to create products that enhanced their brand identities
• Designed logo and poster for the local documentary “Game Knights”, and created illustrations and animations that appeared in the documentary
• Designed event poster for an event hosted by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Pharmacy
• Designed several sets of wedding invitations, working closely with the clients to ensure their satisfaction with the final results
• Designed and hand-made menu boards for Forbidden Flavours locations in Brandon and Shilo
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Social Media Coordinator & Graphic Designer
Daly House Museum
Brandon, Canada
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 (3 months)
(summer student position)
• Developed and implemented social media strategy specifically designed for a small museum
• Designed event posters, brochures, business cards, and various promotional materials
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Barista
Forbidden Flavours
Brandon, Canada
Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 (3 years 10 months)
• Closing responsibilities, worked at multiple locations, worked independent of supervision on a regular basis
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Tourism Manager
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
Brandon, Canada
May 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)
(summer student position)
• Designed posters and brochures for the museum
• Edited, designed, and wrote for museum's monthly publication
• Completed many self-led projects during full time hours when the Museum Director had no ongoing projects, including aiding visitors in research, rewriting and redesigning the tour book, and others
• Gave tours to all age groups