Tara Boland
Founder & Designer at Drip Creative- Claim this Profile
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Chase Ruppert
It was a privilege to work alongside Tara. She provided me with many opportunities to learn and grow as a designer. I couldn't have asked for a better boss and mentor than her. Tara often went out of her way to encourage different ideas and make sure we had everything we needed to succeed. If you ever have a chance to work with Tara, I'd wholeheartedly recommend you take it.
Ali Cameron
Tara is an absolute joy to work with. She has the unique ability to blend discipline with creativity, always keeping the end-user's experience with the brand top of mind. It's this balance that infuses her work, and creates space for impeccable design. When I started at Knak, we very quickly found our rhythm and a mutual respect for each other's work. This is just one example of how Tara stands out as a leader — she creates a welcoming environment, is consistently aware of what others are experiencing, and is a consistent advocate for her team. It's not often you find a creative person that also has the gravitas and self awareness to lead others, but Tara is that and more.
Cherry Hung
In the year we worked together, I’ve seen Tara transform the marketing team with her skills as an art director, designer, and leader. I could always rely on her to provide branding guidance to the product design team. She’s hardworking, extremely talented, and all around such a pleasure to work with. Having the opportunity to work alongside Tara was one of the highlights of my time at Knak. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.
Chase Ruppert
It was a privilege to work alongside Tara. She provided me with many opportunities to learn and grow as a designer. I couldn't have asked for a better boss and mentor than her. Tara often went out of her way to encourage different ideas and make sure we had everything we needed to succeed. If you ever have a chance to work with Tara, I'd wholeheartedly recommend you take it.
Ali Cameron
Tara is an absolute joy to work with. She has the unique ability to blend discipline with creativity, always keeping the end-user's experience with the brand top of mind. It's this balance that infuses her work, and creates space for impeccable design. When I started at Knak, we very quickly found our rhythm and a mutual respect for each other's work. This is just one example of how Tara stands out as a leader — she creates a welcoming environment, is consistently aware of what others are experiencing, and is a consistent advocate for her team. It's not often you find a creative person that also has the gravitas and self awareness to lead others, but Tara is that and more.
Cherry Hung
In the year we worked together, I’ve seen Tara transform the marketing team with her skills as an art director, designer, and leader. I could always rely on her to provide branding guidance to the product design team. She’s hardworking, extremely talented, and all around such a pleasure to work with. Having the opportunity to work alongside Tara was one of the highlights of my time at Knak. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.
Chase Ruppert
It was a privilege to work alongside Tara. She provided me with many opportunities to learn and grow as a designer. I couldn't have asked for a better boss and mentor than her. Tara often went out of her way to encourage different ideas and make sure we had everything we needed to succeed. If you ever have a chance to work with Tara, I'd wholeheartedly recommend you take it.
Ali Cameron
Tara is an absolute joy to work with. She has the unique ability to blend discipline with creativity, always keeping the end-user's experience with the brand top of mind. It's this balance that infuses her work, and creates space for impeccable design. When I started at Knak, we very quickly found our rhythm and a mutual respect for each other's work. This is just one example of how Tara stands out as a leader — she creates a welcoming environment, is consistently aware of what others are experiencing, and is a consistent advocate for her team. It's not often you find a creative person that also has the gravitas and self awareness to lead others, but Tara is that and more.
Cherry Hung
In the year we worked together, I’ve seen Tara transform the marketing team with her skills as an art director, designer, and leader. I could always rely on her to provide branding guidance to the product design team. She’s hardworking, extremely talented, and all around such a pleasure to work with. Having the opportunity to work alongside Tara was one of the highlights of my time at Knak. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.
Chase Ruppert
It was a privilege to work alongside Tara. She provided me with many opportunities to learn and grow as a designer. I couldn't have asked for a better boss and mentor than her. Tara often went out of her way to encourage different ideas and make sure we had everything we needed to succeed. If you ever have a chance to work with Tara, I'd wholeheartedly recommend you take it.
Ali Cameron
Tara is an absolute joy to work with. She has the unique ability to blend discipline with creativity, always keeping the end-user's experience with the brand top of mind. It's this balance that infuses her work, and creates space for impeccable design. When I started at Knak, we very quickly found our rhythm and a mutual respect for each other's work. This is just one example of how Tara stands out as a leader — she creates a welcoming environment, is consistently aware of what others are experiencing, and is a consistent advocate for her team. It's not often you find a creative person that also has the gravitas and self awareness to lead others, but Tara is that and more.
Cherry Hung
In the year we worked together, I’ve seen Tara transform the marketing team with her skills as an art director, designer, and leader. I could always rely on her to provide branding guidance to the product design team. She’s hardworking, extremely talented, and all around such a pleasure to work with. Having the opportunity to work alongside Tara was one of the highlights of my time at Knak. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.
Experience
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Drip Creative
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Designer
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Oct 2022 - Present
Helping businesses define and market their brands through differentiating creative direction and tasty graphic design. Services include branding, graphic design (digital and print), and web design. Working for clients such as Rewind, Proton.ai, NGen Canada, Withe, and more. Helping businesses define and market their brands through differentiating creative direction and tasty graphic design. Services include branding, graphic design (digital and print), and web design. Working for clients such as Rewind, Proton.ai, NGen Canada, Withe, and more.
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Knak
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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Art Director
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Optimizing and championing Knak's visual brand identity; creating design systems and brand resources for company-wide use Developing creative conceptual ideas and art directing marketing campaigns, across all channels and platforms Ensuring all visual expressions of the brand have a strong and consistent look that maintains the integrity of Knak's visual brand identity across all departments and functions (sales, product, etc.) Leading the training and mentoring of the Design team; supporting employees' professional development and enabling them to reach their career goals Monitoring the day‐to‐day activities of team members and ensuring work is progressing as planned, through working with team members and actively being involved in the work. Show less
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Fullscript
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Canada
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Health and Human Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Designer
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Focus on digital & web design: Owning the end-to-end designs and visual execution of the Fullscript website and campaignsCore stakeholder in the visual brand: Maintaining the Visual Brand Guidelines. Creating on-brand campaign deliverables, including web pages, graphics, and interactive assets for paid ads, digital media, branded content, etc.Manage the visual design team: Mentoring and supporting designers in their day-to-day roles, managing incoming projects and current workload(s), providing critical feedback and support on projects Show less
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Graphic Designer
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
Championing the Fullscript visual brand standardsInspiring practitioners to choose Fullscript through the design and UX of our marketing website and other landing pagesDesigning the overall look of campaigns, emails, social media graphics, infographics, etc.Working closely with the product design team to help foster and encourage design-thinking, as well as lending a visual eye to the UI/UX experience of the productSupporting internal teams with various projects including company swag, posters, presentations, email signatures, etc. Show less
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Inner Echo
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Canada
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Creator/Owner
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May 2015 - Jan 2020
www.innerechomalas.com www.innerechomalas.com
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Oct 2013 - Sep 2019
• Kardish Health Food Centre • Gusto TV • Harvest House • Animal Justice Canada • Fauxmagerie Zengarry • Kardish Health Food Centre • Gusto TV • Harvest House • Animal Justice Canada • Fauxmagerie Zengarry
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Fifty Strategy + Creative
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
Conceptual development, graphic design, and layout of all types of outputs for both print and digital materials. Working with companies including: • Billings Bridge Shopping Centre • Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) • Charity Village • County Cider • Guelph Humber University • Ottawa Food Bank • Ottawa Heart Institute • SRV Canada VRS • Thyme & Again • Westboro Village BIA • Youth Services Bureau Conceptual development, graphic design, and layout of all types of outputs for both print and digital materials. Working with companies including: • Billings Bridge Shopping Centre • Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) • Charity Village • County Cider • Guelph Humber University • Ottawa Food Bank • Ottawa Heart Institute • SRV Canada VRS • Thyme & Again • Westboro Village BIA • Youth Services Bureau
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Paint Nite
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Canada
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Restaurants
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Master Artist
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
Developing artwork, as well as hosting and teaching painting classes. Developing artwork, as well as hosting and teaching painting classes.
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Education
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Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma
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