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About
Elise Rocque is a Vancouver based graphic designer with a Bachelor of Communication Design degree from the Emily Carr University of Art & Design. Elise values design’s immense potential to help improve the human condition and the global environment. She has a passion and responsibility to apply her skills and abilities to more holistic ideas. Elise Rocque’s current practice includes creative strategy and consulting. Services include brand identity development, web design, marketing collateral, photography and other modes of visual communication.
Elise is ambitious to apply her analytical and strategic thinking towards the betterment of creative, environmental and local economies. Ideal clients initiatives are aligned with the best practices for greener printing and other sustainability initiatives. -
Education
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Bachelor of Design, Communication Design MajorEmily Carr University of Art and Design2004 - 2008I learned to solve communication problems by gathering, describing, analyzing, and synthesizing information and the ability to create, develop, and visualize ideas and concepts in response to researched communication opportunities.
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Experience
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Health Initiative for MenFreelance DesignerVancouver, BCMar 2013 - Present (11 years 8 months)Working with Paul Nixey of Nixey communications I have created graphics for effective marketing campaigns for HIM. HIM is a community-based organization dedicated to strengthening the health and well-being of gay men.
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Owner, Creative Consultant, and DesignerVancouver, BCMay 2011 - Present (13 years 6 months)My current practice includes creative strategy and consulting. Services include brand identity development, web design, marketing collateral, and photography.
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Graphic Designer InternDavid Suzuki FoundationVancouver, BCMar 2012 - Dec 2012 (9 months)I began as a volunteer at DSF once a week to assist with various print projects, which lead to a full-time position in September as an intern. At DSF I designed banners, ads, and graphics for the website and facebook page. I also produced various print materials like brochures, reports, advertisements, and signage.
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Entrepreneur Training ParticipantYMCA New Ventures ProgramVancouver, BCMay 2011 - Jul 2011 (2 months)During this 10 week self-employment program I created a business plan which focused on brand and marketing design specifically within the clean tech industry. In the program I also received expert advice towards launching my own business and gained valuable marketing experience.
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Graphic DesignerNov 2008 - Feb 2010 (1 year 3 months)Fluid Creative is a graphic design & marketing studio that specializes in package design and marketing material. Working with US Packaging, I created CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) compliant package design with a team of designers. I engaged in communication with clients, translators, and programmers seeing projects to completion.
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Design InternFarmboy Fine Arts & DesignVancouver, BCMar 2008 - Jun 2008 (3 months)FBFA is an art and design company that develops site-specific artwork and design objects for hospitality. At FBFA I created image-based collections on brand with FBFA, selected art for hospitality clients, engaged in client communication, and prepared images for print.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@erocque, member since 2008
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