Employment History

Freelance Marketing & Graphic Design
BrooxieDesign
2006 - Present

  • managed multiple projects concurrently from inception through to implementation including client correspondence, creative process, design, production and delivery of final artwork (print and web)
  • liaised with clients and contractors including meetings and presentations 
  • completed all aspects of project management (i.e. estimates, contracts, time management and budgets) 
  • completed a variety of client projects including corporate identity packages, websites, packaging, event programs, promotional materials, multi-page documents and invitations
  • consulted on and completed client press releases, branding and marketing initiatives and related content development 
  • completed all small business functions (i.e. invoicing, accounting, file management and sales & marketing)

Lead Organizer/ Sponsorship & Media Coordinator 
Victoria Annual Ska Festival / Victoria BC Ska Society 
2007 - 2009

  • developed and created print collateral such as event programs, media releases, sponsorship and advertising packages
  • initiated and maintained relationships with festival partners (sponsors, media, advertisers and vendors)
  • created, designed, executed and promoted organization’s e-mail campaign and event print program
  • developed, edited and maintained content for organization's website
  • sought out advertisers and promoted sales of adverts for printed program and web media
  • maintained Festival and Society branding along with social media sites
  • Volunteer Coordinated for two consecutive years then developed role for new applicant, who I trained and lead
  • initiated and implemented greening initiatives, coordinated hospitality department, information centre and logistics tent 

Graphic Designer
Peninsula Times Magazine
2006 - 2008

  • laid out complete issue and flowed all text
  • input and proofread editorial corrections
  • acquired and incorporated all graphic imagery
  • consulted on, edited content and up held existing magazine branding and marketing initiatives
  • designed and produced client and in house artwork
  • liased with clients to collect and check all client submitted artwork
  • pre-flighted and prepared all final files for print production 

Marketing Coordinator
Portolynx.com (software start-up)
2005

  • supported clients through set-up of their customer management and website management software
  • advised clients on personalization of their website including colour schemes, logo, images and production
  • assisted with researching sales prospects, recruiting members and general market research
  • assisted with layout, writing copy and editing of promotional print and online materials
  • liaised with the development department on user interface and product testing of an e-commerce website

Community Events Coordinator/Promotions Assistant
The Zone @ 91-3 / 100.3 The Q! FM
2002 - 2005 

  • planned promotional concepts and event ideas followed by preparation and negotiation of promotional proposals
  • executed administration tasks such as reports, scheduling, e-mailing, reception relief and listener/guest relations
  • regularly updated station websites and data bases
  • coordinated and executed station events and promotions including listener contests and prizing
  • interviewed and oversaw radio station street team volunteers
  • carried out promotional and fill-in on-air duties and commercial narration (voicing)
  • participated in public speaking engagements
  • maintained promotional signage, draw boxes, entry forms and equipment including station vehicles
  • operated and transported technical and broadcast equipment

Mountain Operations / Human Resources
Sunshine Village Ski Resort
1995 - 1999

  • screened, interviewed, trained and supervised lift operations employees and work experience students
  • conducted dispatch communications relief and guest relations
  • developed training manual and process for lift operations department
  • scheduled staff, maintained payroll data, coordinated staff events and employee incentive programs
  • initiated and implemented greening initiatives with in the Mountain Operations Department
Please note other positions I have held over the years contributing to my knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Certified Life Guard - Sally Borden Pool, The Banff Centre, Banff, AB
  • Certified Swim Instructor/Life Guard/Day Camp Leader - Town of Osoyoos, Osoyoos, BC
  • Tour Booking Agent - Reef Oceania Resort, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
  • Tomato Picker - Childers, Queensland, Australia
  • Retail - The Body Shop, The Gap, Ten Thousand Villages
  • Hospitality - Canoe Restaurant, Earls, St. James's Gate, KFC, La Pizzeria, Truffles Catering