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
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