Experience

Hinterland Wine Company

• Canada
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2016 - Present



Mary Hancock Design

• Owner, Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  • Design book covers for digital and print• Photo manipulation and retouching• Create designs, invitations and signage, brochures, letterheads, logos• Design tablescapes and vignettes, table styling, sculpt custom cake toppers for events • Design book covers for digital and print• Photo manipulation and retouching• Create designs, invitations and signage, brochures, letterheads, logos• Design tablescapes and vignettes, table styling, sculpt custom cake toppers for events



Sullivan Entertainment

• Canada
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • May 2015 - Feb 2016

  Design email blasts, website banners, marketing materials Photograph and design sets for e-blasts and online storeDesign film posters for streaming site Scan slides and film, manipulate and retouch photosDesigned Blu-ray trapsheet for Anne of Green Gables Designed collector's book and packaging for box set Design email blasts, website banners, marketing materials Photograph and design sets for e-blasts and online storeDesign film posters for streaming site Scan slides and film, manipulate and retouch photosDesigned Blu-ray trapsheet for Anne of Green Gables Designed collector's book and packaging for box set



Harlequin

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Graphic Designer, Single Titles

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Created concepts for covers of print and digital books • Stock image research• Designed grids for print, including front/back covers and spines• Collaborated with art directors and creative director with regards to concepts• Photo retouch and manipulation• Typography• Illustration • Created concepts for covers of print and digital books • Stock image research• Designed grids for print, including front/back covers and spines• Collaborated with art directors and creative director with regards to concepts• Photo retouch and manipulation• Typography• Illustration



Lug

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2013 - May 2013

  • Designed and produced merchandising manual for print• Contributed to the design conception of the fall/winter catalogue• Created and coordinated electronic and printed marketing graphic materials• Conceptualized and designed flyers, eblasts, retail sell sheets• Photo retouched images and product colour changes/correction• Inspected proofs for accuracy and adherence to corporate standards • Designed and produced merchandising manual for print• Contributed to the design conception of the fall/winter catalogue• Created and coordinated electronic and printed marketing graphic materials• Conceptualized and designed flyers, eblasts, retail sell sheets• Photo retouched images and product colour changes/correction• Inspected proofs for accuracy and adherence to corporate standards



REAL The Canadian Kids Magazine

• Graphic Designer (volunteer)

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Created and executed design and layout of magazine for both Elementary and Junior Editions• Assisted with art direction and design concepts• Collaborated with editor to conceive new creative vision for magazine layout • Created and executed design and layout of magazine for both Elementary and Junior Editions• Assisted with art direction and design concepts• Collaborated with editor to conceive new creative vision for magazine layout



Simplicious

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer, contract

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  • Delivered quality graphics products and services• Developed web site architecture and created graphics and design layout for company website • Delivered quality graphics products and services• Developed web site architecture and created graphics and design layout for company website



B2B Bank

• Canada
• Banking
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Event and Design Coordinator (volunteer)

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

  • Spearheaded the conception, creation and execution of designs and visuals for corporate events with committee • Researched current trends, gathered visual inspiration and presented ideas to team• Purchased and/or rented product for the events while sustaining the budget• Assisted with posters, illustrations• Designed tablescapes and vignettes

• Collections Officer / Loans Processor

  • Jun 2001 - Jun 2011

  • Conferred with financial advisors and/or clients by telephone to arrange for collection of delinquent loan payments and personal lines of credit• Provided professional, courteous guidance to clients • Processed all financial and non-financial transactions for the customer base, with strong attention to quality and accuracy• Quality controlled all transactions to ensure high efficiency



Pottery Barn

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate, Home Accessories Dept.

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

  • Communicated inspiration and design concepts to customers• Applied personal perspective and experience for decor, colour schemes and room layout to assist customers• Created and maintained store visuals, according to company standard

• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

  • Assisted in creating and maintaining store visuals and vignettes, applying personal perspective and experience while maintaining company standards• Assisted clientele in a sincere, friendly and energetic manner, delivering the best customer experience possible; shared inspiration and concepts to help customers visualize their dream