Experience

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  United Way of Brandon & District

  • Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

  • Graphic Designer/Content Creator

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

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  Westman Promotions

  • Brandon, MB

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2020 - Present
    • Brandon, MB

    • Trained and operated on embroidery machine, vinyl cutter and directto garment digital press for promotional merchandise.• Create designs for print.• Seamstress alterations and duties.

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  DRD Construction Services

  • Thunder Bay, ON

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Thunder Bay, ON

    • Updates to website using WordPress and in-house safety manuals.

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  Rural Development Institute, Brandon University

  • Brandon, MB

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Brandon, MB

    Design infographics and layout reports, fact sheets, newsletters,powerpoint presentations and annual reports using the BrandonUniversity Graphic Standards Guide.

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  RMEDCorp

  • Manitoba, Canada

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
    • Manitoba, Canada

    • Infographic Sell Sheets• Report Layout

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  NDP Manitoba

  • Manitoba, Canada

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • May 2023 - Sep 2023
    • Manitoba, Canada

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  Glacier Media Group

  • 3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, BC

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
    • 3430 Brighton Avenue, Burnaby, BC

    • Pagination and layout for the Corner Pocket Publications(Deloraine Star & Times, Melita New Era, Reston Recorder andSouris Plaindealer) as well as the Virden Empire-Advance.• Creation of features and community booklets for The Reminder(Flin Flon) and the Corner Pocket (Souris, Melita, Reston and Deloraine).

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  Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation

  • Brandon, MB

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2017 - Jul 2019
    • Brandon, MB

    • Design banners, annual report, brochures and program logos.

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  Westman Journal - Glacier Media

  • Brandon, MB

  • Administration / Production

    • Sep 2016 - May 2019
    • Brandon, MB

    • Assisted in account receivable and accounts payable using GL codingin DocLinks.• Data entry using Insight Stats for weekly revenue.• Classified sales.• Answering and directing phone calls; taking messages.• Tracking petty cash.• Clerical tasks (scanning, photocopying, printing).• Bank deposits, mail sorting/shipping and supply managing/ purchasing.• DTI ad sale bookings• AdPlacer layout• Ad design and page layout for the Westman Journal andReston Recorder while meeting weekly deadlines.• Update web page with weekly content using Polopoly.• Prepare weekly papers for press.

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  Westman Journal

  • 315 College Ave. - Unit D, Brandon, MB R7A 1E7

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
    • 315 College Ave. - Unit D, Brandon, MB R7A 1E7

    • Design ads and features for weekly newspaper.

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  SASI Spring Water

  • 516 Simpson St., Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J4

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Jun 2008 - Nov 2012
    • 516 Simpson St., Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J4

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  Korkola Design Communications Inc.

  • 584 Red River Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1H3

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jul 2004 - Sep 2010
    • 584 Red River Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1H3

    • Assisted in creating corporate identities and campaigns.• Design various print pieces: print ads, brochures, annual reports, pull-updisplays, rack cards, POS for OLG campaigns and regulation booklets.• Create web ads and Facebook graphics.• Meet with clients and coordinate jobs and timelines.• Prepare files for print and work with printers to ensure print quality.• Turn existing print file to accessible pdf for web for the visually and/

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  Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

  • 443 Northern Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5L3

  • Graphic Artist

    • May 2003 - Aug 2003
    • 443 Northern Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5L3

    • Design posters and tickets for upcoming events, menus,reporting schedules, information pamphlets, and promotional itemsfor The Outback Bar & Grill.• Updated reporting schedules, information pamphlets, andorientation information brochures and pamphlets for Sault CollegeMarketing Department.