John Mancenido
Graphic Designer at Olds College- Claim this Profile
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Alison Pidskalny
John and I have worked together for my entire history at TELUS Spark and he has consistently proven his ability to cut through the clutter to the essence of the concept. He is deeply committed to his work, and in many ways lives the TELUS Spark brand: he is courageous, committed and a deep collaborator. Most important, he is highly creative and a true "brand junkie".
Marla Polachek
John is one of the most creative minds I have had the pleasure to work with. He consistently pushes the creative limits for the betterment of the organization and strives to provide the best possible options for all scenarios. John was a driving force behind the re-design of the Facility Sales collateral and was key in the development of all collateral related to the 2013 CASC Conference. Both projects resulted in extremely positive results for the entire organization and further strengthened my confidence in John’s project management ability.
Alison Pidskalny
John and I have worked together for my entire history at TELUS Spark and he has consistently proven his ability to cut through the clutter to the essence of the concept. He is deeply committed to his work, and in many ways lives the TELUS Spark brand: he is courageous, committed and a deep collaborator. Most important, he is highly creative and a true "brand junkie".
Marla Polachek
John is one of the most creative minds I have had the pleasure to work with. He consistently pushes the creative limits for the betterment of the organization and strives to provide the best possible options for all scenarios. John was a driving force behind the re-design of the Facility Sales collateral and was key in the development of all collateral related to the 2013 CASC Conference. Both projects resulted in extremely positive results for the entire organization and further strengthened my confidence in John’s project management ability.
Alison Pidskalny
John and I have worked together for my entire history at TELUS Spark and he has consistently proven his ability to cut through the clutter to the essence of the concept. He is deeply committed to his work, and in many ways lives the TELUS Spark brand: he is courageous, committed and a deep collaborator. Most important, he is highly creative and a true "brand junkie".
Marla Polachek
John is one of the most creative minds I have had the pleasure to work with. He consistently pushes the creative limits for the betterment of the organization and strives to provide the best possible options for all scenarios. John was a driving force behind the re-design of the Facility Sales collateral and was key in the development of all collateral related to the 2013 CASC Conference. Both projects resulted in extremely positive results for the entire organization and further strengthened my confidence in John’s project management ability.
Alison Pidskalny
John and I have worked together for my entire history at TELUS Spark and he has consistently proven his ability to cut through the clutter to the essence of the concept. He is deeply committed to his work, and in many ways lives the TELUS Spark brand: he is courageous, committed and a deep collaborator. Most important, he is highly creative and a true "brand junkie".
Marla Polachek
John is one of the most creative minds I have had the pleasure to work with. He consistently pushes the creative limits for the betterment of the organization and strives to provide the best possible options for all scenarios. John was a driving force behind the re-design of the Facility Sales collateral and was key in the development of all collateral related to the 2013 CASC Conference. Both projects resulted in extremely positive results for the entire organization and further strengthened my confidence in John’s project management ability.
Credentials
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Respect in the Workplace
Respect GroupNov, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
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Canada
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Aug 2019 - Present
• Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including magazines, annual reports, logos, recruiting materials, event banners and signage, social media posts, and branded Google Slide/Doc templates. • Act as design steward, ensuring designs are consistent with brand guidelines. • Worked with internal clients to translate strategic goals into creative designs for both print and digital media. • Recommended the use of a project management software platform… Show more • Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including magazines, annual reports, logos, recruiting materials, event banners and signage, social media posts, and branded Google Slide/Doc templates. • Act as design steward, ensuring designs are consistent with brand guidelines. • Worked with internal clients to translate strategic goals into creative designs for both print and digital media. • Recommended the use of a project management software platform for the Marketing and Communications team. We implemented Monday.com and it is now a key part of our project management toolkit. • Mentor marketing/communications advisors on Adobe Creative Suite best practices and provide design critiques. • Support the in-house print services department with prepress on a variety of projects such as saddle-stitched booklets and magazines output to digital color press; and decals/signage/banners output to 53" print and cut large-format printer. Show less • Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including magazines, annual reports, logos, recruiting materials, event banners and signage, social media posts, and branded Google Slide/Doc templates. • Act as design steward, ensuring designs are consistent with brand guidelines. • Worked with internal clients to translate strategic goals into creative designs for both print and digital media. • Recommended the use of a project management software platform… Show more • Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including magazines, annual reports, logos, recruiting materials, event banners and signage, social media posts, and branded Google Slide/Doc templates. • Act as design steward, ensuring designs are consistent with brand guidelines. • Worked with internal clients to translate strategic goals into creative designs for both print and digital media. • Recommended the use of a project management software platform for the Marketing and Communications team. We implemented Monday.com and it is now a key part of our project management toolkit. • Mentor marketing/communications advisors on Adobe Creative Suite best practices and provide design critiques. • Support the in-house print services department with prepress on a variety of projects such as saddle-stitched booklets and magazines output to digital color press; and decals/signage/banners output to 53" print and cut large-format printer. Show less
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Designer
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Aug 2015 - Present
freelance graphic design freelance graphic design
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Impact Group I Engage. Discover. Create. Commit. Deliver
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Advertising Services
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Senior Graphic Designer
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Aug 2017 - Apr 2019
• Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including advertisements, catalogs, data sheets, illustrations, magazines, logos, identity packages, brand guidelines, and infographics. • Designed websites, handling the look and feel, low/high fidelity wireframes, and collaborating with developers on user experience. • Created project mockups, including physical mock-ups and 3D renderings, for testing and client approval. • Developed document templates with… Show more • Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including advertisements, catalogs, data sheets, illustrations, magazines, logos, identity packages, brand guidelines, and infographics. • Designed websites, handling the look and feel, low/high fidelity wireframes, and collaborating with developers on user experience. • Created project mockups, including physical mock-ups and 3D renderings, for testing and client approval. • Developed document templates with paragraph, character, and table styles, ensuring design and typographic consistency. • Scripted and produced explainer videos. •Took on the role of technical lead for offset/digital printing projects, ensuring optimal standards of resolution, color gamut, compression, and printing quality were maintained; performed press checks. • Oversaw the Imagepress C750 Digital Color Production Press: created documentation for special projects; managed projects requiring tab insertion, saddle stitching, multiple paper media, hole punching, and imposition, and performed color calibration and printer maintenance. Show less • Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including advertisements, catalogs, data sheets, illustrations, magazines, logos, identity packages, brand guidelines, and infographics. • Designed websites, handling the look and feel, low/high fidelity wireframes, and collaborating with developers on user experience. • Created project mockups, including physical mock-ups and 3D renderings, for testing and client approval. • Developed document templates with… Show more • Designed a wide variety of material from concept to production, including advertisements, catalogs, data sheets, illustrations, magazines, logos, identity packages, brand guidelines, and infographics. • Designed websites, handling the look and feel, low/high fidelity wireframes, and collaborating with developers on user experience. • Created project mockups, including physical mock-ups and 3D renderings, for testing and client approval. • Developed document templates with paragraph, character, and table styles, ensuring design and typographic consistency. • Scripted and produced explainer videos. •Took on the role of technical lead for offset/digital printing projects, ensuring optimal standards of resolution, color gamut, compression, and printing quality were maintained; performed press checks. • Oversaw the Imagepress C750 Digital Color Production Press: created documentation for special projects; managed projects requiring tab insertion, saddle stitching, multiple paper media, hole punching, and imposition, and performed color calibration and printer maintenance. Show less
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Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Intern
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
• Assist in developing a year-long social media content calendar • Research notable biographical milestones, events and achievements of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Honored Members for use in social media content calendar • Assist in developing a year-long social media content calendar • Research notable biographical milestones, events and achievements of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Honored Members for use in social media content calendar
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TELUS Spark Science Centre
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Canada
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Graphic Designer
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May 2006 - Jul 2015
• Crafted the visual aesthetic for advertising and marketing collateral to align with the newly established TELUS Spark brand across both print and online platforms. • Created graphics for successful programs like Adults Only Night (10,000 visitors in 2014) and Monster Mash-Up (attended by over 4,000 in 2014). • Built a custom online project management tool, streamlining the handling of 1100+ design requests between 2010 and 2014. • Developed templates and processes for… Show more • Crafted the visual aesthetic for advertising and marketing collateral to align with the newly established TELUS Spark brand across both print and online platforms. • Created graphics for successful programs like Adults Only Night (10,000 visitors in 2014) and Monster Mash-Up (attended by over 4,000 in 2014). • Built a custom online project management tool, streamlining the handling of 1100+ design requests between 2010 and 2014. • Developed templates and processes for Scala Digital Signage, facilitating the quick deployment of content to 80 displays. • Crafted sponsorship proposals that secured support from APEGA, Crescent Point Energy, Devon, Fluor, Nova Chemicals, and Werklund Foundation. • Contributed to the design of a new P.O.S. and Admission control system in 2014. • Designed website, signage, and print collateral for the 2013 Canadian Association of Science Centres Conference. • Created Annual School Program Guides, detailing TELUS Spark's teacher and student programs. Show less • Crafted the visual aesthetic for advertising and marketing collateral to align with the newly established TELUS Spark brand across both print and online platforms. • Created graphics for successful programs like Adults Only Night (10,000 visitors in 2014) and Monster Mash-Up (attended by over 4,000 in 2014). • Built a custom online project management tool, streamlining the handling of 1100+ design requests between 2010 and 2014. • Developed templates and processes for… Show more • Crafted the visual aesthetic for advertising and marketing collateral to align with the newly established TELUS Spark brand across both print and online platforms. • Created graphics for successful programs like Adults Only Night (10,000 visitors in 2014) and Monster Mash-Up (attended by over 4,000 in 2014). • Built a custom online project management tool, streamlining the handling of 1100+ design requests between 2010 and 2014. • Developed templates and processes for Scala Digital Signage, facilitating the quick deployment of content to 80 displays. • Crafted sponsorship proposals that secured support from APEGA, Crescent Point Energy, Devon, Fluor, Nova Chemicals, and Werklund Foundation. • Contributed to the design of a new P.O.S. and Admission control system in 2014. • Designed website, signage, and print collateral for the 2013 Canadian Association of Science Centres Conference. • Created Annual School Program Guides, detailing TELUS Spark's teacher and student programs. Show less
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Bennett Jones
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Canada
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Sep 2003 - Apr 2006
• Creation of advertisements for legal periodicals and directories • Designed Business in Canada publication, Comment newsletters • Produced invitations, menus and print collateral for special events • Creation of advertisements for legal periodicals and directories • Designed Business in Canada publication, Comment newsletters • Produced invitations, menus and print collateral for special events
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Graphic Designer
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2001 - 2003
• Designed Shell Albian Sands Intranet site • Designed 2002 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/Lethbridge Research Centre Report, Research Progress • Designed website and marketing package for Alpine Living Group, Fernie • Designed Shell Albian Sands Intranet site • Designed 2002 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/Lethbridge Research Centre Report, Research Progress • Designed website and marketing package for Alpine Living Group, Fernie
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Sharper™ (formerly Sharper Cards)
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Calgary, Canada Area
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Art Director
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1996 - 2001
• Designed new collections of professional practice marketing products • Increased sales by 50% in three years by tripling both catalog production and product offerings • Redesigned Sharper Cards brand and redesigned mail order catalog. • Managed network design, technology deployment and troubleshooting, network/server/workstation hardware. I facilitated increase of Customer Service department from two to six workstations. • Designed new collections of professional practice marketing products • Increased sales by 50% in three years by tripling both catalog production and product offerings • Redesigned Sharper Cards brand and redesigned mail order catalog. • Managed network design, technology deployment and troubleshooting, network/server/workstation hardware. I facilitated increase of Customer Service department from two to six workstations.
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Education
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1987 - 1992
University of Alberta
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1992 - 1993
University of Calgary
Industrial Design -
2007 - 2009
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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2007 - 2007
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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Mount Royal University
Digital Communications and Social Media for Business Certificates, A+ overall average -
2016 - 2016
Winterborne Bicycle Institute
Professional Bicycle Mechanics
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