Karlien Truyens
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English Full professional proficiency
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Self Employed
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Human Resources
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Jan 2018 - Present
I work as a freelance graphic designer and photographer, I specialise in the efficient and accurate design of reports, info-graphics, brochures, factsheets, policy briefs, branding for events and photography of programmes. Clients include: The World Bank: Climate Invesment Funds; International Development Association (IDA18, IDA20); International Financial Cooperation (IFC) South Africa/ Europe and Central Asia/ North Africa/ Myanmar/ Nepal/ Fiji United Nations: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Tanzania/Pacific Sub-Regional Office/HQ Strategy Department, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) South Asia/Bangladesh; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Myanmar, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Asia and Pacific Others: The Asia Foundation, HD Centre, Paung Sie Facility, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies
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Graphic design and multimedia consultant - Part time
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Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
I was responsible for the design of reports, brochures, toolkits, fact sheets, infographics, videos and other publications which convey compelling stories from clients of UNFPA’s programmes. I ensured that all designed materials were appropriate for the target audience and adhered to UNFPA style guidelines. I was responsible for the design of reports, brochures, toolkits, fact sheets, infographics, videos and other publications which convey compelling stories from clients of UNFPA’s programmes. I ensured that all designed materials were appropriate for the target audience and adhered to UNFPA style guidelines.
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UNFPA Myanmar
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Yangon
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Graphic Design and Photography/Multimedia Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
I was responsible for the design of reports, brochures, toolkits, fact sheets, infographics, videos and other publications which convey compelling stories from clients of UNFPA’s programmes. I ensured that all designed materials are appropriate for the target audience and adhere to UNFPA style guidelines. I was responsible for designing the layout for 13 thematic reports, 13 thematic info graphics and an Atlas from the 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census, ensuring consistency in design and liaising with the Department of Population.
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Pastel Communications
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Yangon
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Associate creative head
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
- Conceptualization of advertising campaigns and product activations - Art Direction and graphic design - Conceptualization and creative execution of events - Clients included: Telenor, World Bank, Myanmar beer, UAB bank, AYA bank, Premium distribution - Conceptualization of advertising campaigns and product activations - Art Direction and graphic design - Conceptualization and creative execution of events - Clients included: Telenor, World Bank, Myanmar beer, UAB bank, AYA bank, Premium distribution
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Filet Divers vzw - Bond zonder Naam
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Antwerp Area, Belgium
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Project officer
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Feb 2013 - Jul 2014
- Coaching of volunteers (migrant workers living in poverty) with the focus on talent based skills building. - Start-up and follow-up of a pilot project, in collaboration with VDAB (public employment service of Flanders) and CBE (Centre for Basic Education), aiming at facilitating access to the labour market for illiterate migrant workers. - Coaching of volunteers (migrant workers living in poverty) with the focus on talent based skills building. - Start-up and follow-up of a pilot project, in collaboration with VDAB (public employment service of Flanders) and CBE (Centre for Basic Education), aiming at facilitating access to the labour market for illiterate migrant workers.
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University Centre for Development Cooperation
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Brussels Area, Belgium
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Communication Officer
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
- Graphic and conceptual design of awareness campaigns for students at the Brussels University Association. - Development of Behavioral Change and Communication material, targeting students and academic staff. Design and maintenance of the website, facebook page, blogs, newsletters,... - Graphic and conceptual design of awareness campaigns for students at the Brussels University Association. - Development of Behavioral Change and Communication material, targeting students and academic staff. Design and maintenance of the website, facebook page, blogs, newsletters,...
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Jaga
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Belgium
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graphic Design
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Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Catalogue design Catalogue design
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Volens ngo
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Education Administration Programs
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Facilitator of Marketing and Public Relations
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
- Development of a marketing strategy focusing on fundraising and public relations. - Development and implementation of awareness campaigns to address stigma relating to disabilities. - Graphic design of promotional and educational materials. - Training of local staff. - Development of a marketing strategy focusing on fundraising and public relations. - Development and implementation of awareness campaigns to address stigma relating to disabilities. - Graphic design of promotional and educational materials. - Training of local staff.
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Education
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Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten (KASK), Gent
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design -
Sint-Lukas Brussels
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography