Jessica Gagnon
Manager of Graphic Design and Marketing at Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Illustrator 2020 New Features
LinkedInFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Graphic Design: Layouts
LinkedInFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Grow Your Brand on Instagram
Camp Tech IncSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Essentials
Camp Tech IncSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Accessibility Services Canada Webinar: Accessible Graphic Design (August 21, 2019)
Accessibility Services CanadaAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations of Graphic Design History
lynda.comMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
WordPress Essential Training
lynda.comMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Student RGD
-Aug, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Graphic Design and Marketing
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Oct 2018 - Present
My responsibilities include providing Graphic Design and Marketing for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Reseach (CANFAR).For general communication, I've managed and updated brand collateral such as business cards, donation cards, and merchandise, when needed.For fundraising campaigns, I've developed stories adhering to the CANFAR brand guidelines, while simultaneously updating CANFAR.com with campaign content, and designing email marketing to our donor base.For fundraising events, event collateral includes: branding of the event, save the dates, invitations, event signage for night-of, custom donation cards, and presentation power-points. Also, managing social media and various promotion efforts for events such as email marketing using Raiser's Edge, to our donor base. I've efficiently used Wordpress to manage the company website including the migration and management of the website update from Drupal, creating and updating the fundraising event pages, and creating awareness campaigns.While managing all design materials needed at CANFAR, I have also been the primary go to for information technology troubleshooting. I have managed our Xerox Printer, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 10, VOIP phone system, as well as any general problems or questions that arise.
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Coordinator of Graphic Design and Marketing
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Aug 2017 - Present
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Cashier
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
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CO-OP
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
As a designer at CO-OP, I assisted with design work for clients (Branding, in-store, digital etc.), building out production files for clients, and assisted with building original pitch decks for New Business opportunities.
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Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphics and Marketing Intern
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
I worked on the design and layout of print and digital content for all CANFAR departments including communications, events and programs. Materials included mail-outs, invitations, event collateral, info-graphics and online information. I adhered to the branding and overall design themes of CANFAR while working within the creative parameters established by previous design, while also providing creative input and ideas within a professional manner. Also, I provided updates and content development for CANFAR.com and AIDSbeat.ca, using drupal and WordPress.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Desktop Publishing Clerk
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Dec 2011 - Aug 2014
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Logistics Support Clerk
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
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Student Communications Assistant
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May 2011 - Apr 2012
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BitBlitz Apps Inc.
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Software Development
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Graphic Designer
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Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
• Production of creative visual assets for mobile development including iOS, Windows and Android platforms.• Applying knowledge of web and mobile development.• Generating aesthetic designs within a timely manner.
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Ad Designer
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Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
Using the Adobe Creative Suite I've created a range of advertisements to be featured in The Walleye with content that has been provided by various companies in Thunder Bay.
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A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
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Canada
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor: Cashier and Cook
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2012
Supervise co-workersReceived payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits while providing excellent customer service.Provided positive attitude to keep up staff’s moral and cooperation.Understanding of health and safety regulationsCleaning and replenishing of supplies
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Education
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Humber College
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design -
Confederation College
Ontario Advanced Diploma, Multimedia Production Program Advanced Diploma -
Confederation College
Multimedia Production, Javascript e-Learning course -
Saint Patrick High School
OSSD, Music