Cara Skinner
Digital Media Program Manager at Australian College of Information Technology- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Afrikaans Limited working proficiency
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Zulu Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Angelica Lezar
Cara is an incredibly passionate, dedicated and hardworking individual. Her skills as a graphic designer are excellent and she goes the extra mile in any given task. She is a warm and vibrant individual, who goes to great lengths to expand her skills constantly.
Daniel Long
Cara's attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks are second to none. For any design firm looking for a skilled graphic designer that can manage a client from brief through to completion, whether it be digital, print or packaging design, I would recommend Cara highly.
Paul Armer
Cara proved to be reliable and a quick leaner during her time with us. We worked on a project called the 3D Guide and her graphic design capabilities really shone through on everything she did, showing commitment and attention to detail. Thank you Cara for a job well done.
Angelica Lezar
Cara is an incredibly passionate, dedicated and hardworking individual. Her skills as a graphic designer are excellent and she goes the extra mile in any given task. She is a warm and vibrant individual, who goes to great lengths to expand her skills constantly.
Daniel Long
Cara's attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks are second to none. For any design firm looking for a skilled graphic designer that can manage a client from brief through to completion, whether it be digital, print or packaging design, I would recommend Cara highly.
Paul Armer
Cara proved to be reliable and a quick leaner during her time with us. We worked on a project called the 3D Guide and her graphic design capabilities really shone through on everything she did, showing commitment and attention to detail. Thank you Cara for a job well done.
Angelica Lezar
Cara is an incredibly passionate, dedicated and hardworking individual. Her skills as a graphic designer are excellent and she goes the extra mile in any given task. She is a warm and vibrant individual, who goes to great lengths to expand her skills constantly.
Daniel Long
Cara's attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks are second to none. For any design firm looking for a skilled graphic designer that can manage a client from brief through to completion, whether it be digital, print or packaging design, I would recommend Cara highly.
Paul Armer
Cara proved to be reliable and a quick leaner during her time with us. We worked on a project called the 3D Guide and her graphic design capabilities really shone through on everything she did, showing commitment and attention to detail. Thank you Cara for a job well done.
Angelica Lezar
Cara is an incredibly passionate, dedicated and hardworking individual. Her skills as a graphic designer are excellent and she goes the extra mile in any given task. She is a warm and vibrant individual, who goes to great lengths to expand her skills constantly.
Daniel Long
Cara's attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks are second to none. For any design firm looking for a skilled graphic designer that can manage a client from brief through to completion, whether it be digital, print or packaging design, I would recommend Cara highly.
Paul Armer
Cara proved to be reliable and a quick leaner during her time with us. We worked on a project called the 3D Guide and her graphic design capabilities really shone through on everything she did, showing commitment and attention to detail. Thank you Cara for a job well done.
Credentials
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Membership Certificate
The Interaction Design FoundationJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Science of Logo Design
LinkedInOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Designing Emotion: How To Use Design To Move People
LinkedInSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
User Experience Design (DTR105)
RMIT UniversityOct, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Australian College of Information Technology
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Australia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Media Program Manager
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Learning program design • Resource development • Group training & assessment (in-class & online) • Graphic design & web development • MS Teams & Office, aXcelerate, Moodle, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio Code, Mailchimp. • Learning program design • Resource development • Group training & assessment (in-class & online) • Graphic design & web development • MS Teams & Office, aXcelerate, Moodle, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio Code, Mailchimp.
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ArtPlan Creative Design Studio
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Australia
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Design Services
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Freelance Digital UX Designer / Uni Student
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Jun 2017 - Present
ArtPlan Creative is a creative design studio based in Palm Beach, on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. With 18+ years of experience in print and digital design, I offer a variety of creative design services to businesses from various industries, including property, education, retail and more. I am also a skills assessment writer for Plural Sight in the US, and work remotely from the studio on the GC. If your business requires writers for ITC, UX and Graphic Design assessments, feel free to contact me via LinkedIn chat with your requirements. When time allows, I am also a software tutor to various online students around Australia. I help students improve their digital skills with Adobe products, as well as MS Office, Google and general technical assistance with Mac and Windows systems. I am also a full-time uni student studying a BA in Digital Experience (DigX) and Interaction Design (IxD) online with Curtin University of Technology. Please contact me anytime if you would like to collaborate, whether you are in Australia, or anywhere else in the world. I'd love to meet you!
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Entrepreneur Education
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Education Trainer / Assessor
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Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
This role offers me the opportunity to share my industry knowledge in software and design with students from all over the world. I deliver training to students studying the Cert IV and Diploma in Photography, serving the post-processing area of the digital art form. Other responsibilities include autonomous lesson planning, delivering, assessing, mentoring and engaging learners to assist in their development throughout the courses, and as entrepreneurs going out into the industry. This role offers me the opportunity to share my industry knowledge in software and design with students from all over the world. I deliver training to students studying the Cert IV and Diploma in Photography, serving the post-processing area of the digital art form. Other responsibilities include autonomous lesson planning, delivering, assessing, mentoring and engaging learners to assist in their development throughout the courses, and as entrepreneurs going out into the industry.
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Retail Food Group
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Australia
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Graphic Designer
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
As a part of the graphic design team at RFG, I implemented a huge range of design work, from retail store branding to digital marketing and video/animation. Tasks included the design of POS and print and digital marketing assets for all LAM and national campaigns. As a part of the graphic design team at RFG, I implemented a huge range of design work, from retail store branding to digital marketing and video/animation. Tasks included the design of POS and print and digital marketing assets for all LAM and national campaigns.
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Conference Online
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer & Social Media Co-ordinator
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
This job role included various requirements to meet the needs of the design and development department in a conference management and technology company. Tasks included brand design and implementation for various academic and association conferences in and around Australia. These designs were rolled out across sponsorship prospectus documents, program handbooks, presentations, name badges, banners, posters and other signage, promotional items, table cards, etc. I also designed and developed various conference websites and mobile applications, as well as the associated email marketing communications. Additionally, this role required me to design and develop branding and marketing collateral for the various internal business entities, including logo design, business cards, complimentary slips, brochures, infographics, EDMs, blogs, SEO and social media branding, content curation and implementation, as well as some user interface layout designs for the technology system offered to clients.
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Gen3Media
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic and Web Designer
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
Designed and implemented all marketing materials for the Black & White Rewards Program in Brisbane. Including the driver and passenger incentive leaflets, taxi cards, cab branding for program and sponsors, web banners, decals, presentations and posters. I also handled the usability research, design and implementation of the company website and email editing platform, as well as all other graphic design needs, such as EDM templates, brochures, proposals, surveys and internal requirements. Designed and implemented all marketing materials for the Black & White Rewards Program in Brisbane. Including the driver and passenger incentive leaflets, taxi cards, cab branding for program and sponsors, web banners, decals, presentations and posters. I also handled the usability research, design and implementation of the company website and email editing platform, as well as all other graphic design needs, such as EDM templates, brochures, proposals, surveys and internal requirements.
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Derivco
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South Africa
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer (Art Production)
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May 2014 - Mar 2016
Designed and prepared graphical assets for online games, hosted playability review sessions, distributed art defects to relevant departments and ensured all defects were resolved. Also responsible for translating, testing and quality assuring online games. This position was a 2-year consultancy contract for the Landbased product development project. Technologies used: Windows 7, Internal Applications, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC Designed and prepared graphical assets for online games, hosted playability review sessions, distributed art defects to relevant departments and ensured all defects were resolved. Also responsible for translating, testing and quality assuring online games. This position was a 2-year consultancy contract for the Landbased product development project. Technologies used: Windows 7, Internal Applications, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC
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ArtPlan Graphics cc
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Winston Park, Gillitts, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Jan 2011 - May 2014
Designed relevant artwork for a variety of different clients and industries, i.e. wedding planners, photographers, pre-paid utilities, alternative energy, packaging, restaurants, online marketing, corporate IDs, EDMs, logo development, etc. I was also responsible for sales, marketing and networking, invoicing, bookkeeping, all design work and copywriting. Technologies used: Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, HTML5, CSS3, Sublime Text, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver CS5
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Club Leisure Group
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South Africa
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
Designed all marketing material for more than 50 resorts and 20 clubs. Materials included logo development, business cards, event posters and flyers, resort cards, forms, contracts, annual reports, newsletter booklets and stationary required for PR drives. My team also planned, organised and set up all internal events. Technologies used: Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Macromedia Freehand MX, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS3 Designed all marketing material for more than 50 resorts and 20 clubs. Materials included logo development, business cards, event posters and flyers, resort cards, forms, contracts, annual reports, newsletter booklets and stationary required for PR drives. My team also planned, organised and set up all internal events. Technologies used: Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Macromedia Freehand MX, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS3
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Hirt & Carter
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South Africa
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Printing Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Graphic Designer (Desktop Publishing)
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Feb 2006 - Sep 2009
Design and pre-press preparation of various elements, i.e. packaging, signage, books, magazines, newspapers, flyers, brochures, etc. Printers included Digital, Lithographic and Silkscreen. Technologies used: Mac OS X, Macromedia Freehand MX, QuarkXPress 4.0, Adobe InDesign 2.0 and Photoshop 7.0 Design and pre-press preparation of various elements, i.e. packaging, signage, books, magazines, newspapers, flyers, brochures, etc. Printers included Digital, Lithographic and Silkscreen. Technologies used: Mac OS X, Macromedia Freehand MX, QuarkXPress 4.0, Adobe InDesign 2.0 and Photoshop 7.0
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Wattan Enterprises (Pty) Ltd. t/a Chic Torry
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Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Graphic Designer (Desktop Publishing)
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
Product photography, catalogue design, stock counting and sales rep liaison. Filing, typing, taking minutes, e-mails and phone calls for Managing Director. Technologies used: Windows XP, Macromedia Freehand 10 and Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Product photography, catalogue design, stock counting and sales rep liaison. Filing, typing, taking minutes, e-mails and phone calls for Managing Director. Technologies used: Windows XP, Macromedia Freehand 10 and Adobe Photoshop 6.0
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Digital Experience and Interaction Design -
2019 - 2019
RMIT University
User Experience Design, A -
2019 - 2019
Google Analytics Academy
Google Analytics for Beginners, Digital Analytics -
2019 - 2019
TAFE Queensland
TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Training Design, Assessment and Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy -
2010 - 2011
Keyline
Graphic Design, A -
2016 - 2017
Free Code Camp
Intro to Front End Development -
2003 - 2003
Hirt & Carter Training Centre
Graphic Design -
1998 - 2002
Durban Girls' High School
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
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