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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Testimonials
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Anna Lorraine Hazel Manalo

Anna Lorraine Hazel Manalo

Summary

Fluent in Filipino and English. I am a self-taught multidisciplinary creative thinker and designer living in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, but I was born and raised in Makati, Philippines. I am looking for a position that will allow me to further my career in either business, art, or graphic design. I am a detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. An enthusiastic team player eager to contribute to the company's success. My current profession is in the food and beverage industry, and I am self-taught in art and graphic design.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Branding-Graphic Designer and Illustrator

(Freelance) Happiness Of Anna
01.2019 - Current

Brand Identity, Graphic, Packaging Designer

  • Improved overall visual identity by redesigning the company logo and developing consistent brand guidelines and identity
  • Presented innovative concepts and proposals to clients with a clear purpose, obtaining approval for design direction and project scope
  • Image retouching & manipulation
  • Established effective workflows between client-designer team, improving collaboration and project management capabilities through Notion, Honeybook or Trello
  • Expert consultation on colour schemes, typography, and design elements to improve the effectiveness of the client's branding materials
  • Presented design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback to create final deliverables that exceeded expectations
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective printing solutions while maintaining high-quality output levels

Illustrator

  • Character concepts were created for a variety of multimedia or commission projects, aiding in the development of memorable and engaging stories
  • Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient digital illustration techniques and software tools
  • Delivered high-quality digital artwork under tight deadlines, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Extra Skills (Website Design)

  • I independently developed and designed Happiness of Anna's website, which resulted in clients for graphic design and illustration projects worldwide
  • Maintained clear communication with clients throughout the design process, fostering strong relationships built on trust and transparency
  • Maintained consistency in visual branding across multiple platforms, ensuring a cohesive user experience
  • Developed strong working relationships with client-designer team, fostering a collaborative environment that consistently delivered high-quality work
  • Enhanced user experience by designing visually appealing and responsive web layouts

Volunteer Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop 2019 & 2022
  • Collaborated with clients to create customized designs for various print and digital projects
  • Presented creative concepts and proposals to clients with clear rationale, securing approval on design direction and project scope
  • Expertly advised the client on colour schemes and design elements to improve the effectiveness of their promotional non-profit organization materials
  • Delivered high-quality promotional collateral such as posters, social media graphics, strut cards, and print designs, which contributed to increased customer engagement and employees appreciation
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while paying close attention to detail and quality control.

Front Cashier

Tim Hortons
12.2007 - Current
  • Fill in as a supervisor on occasion during busy holidays
  • Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently, consistently providing friendly guest service and genuine hospitality, thoroughly restocking work stations and display cases each shift
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Gather end-of-day shift receipts from Manager for the next day


Front Office Assistant

Hamilton Accounting Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted inventory management efforts by tracking purchases, sales, and adjustments in real-time with Quickbooks
  • Worked closely with the senior accountant to ensure seamless handoff of tasks during periods of absence or transition
  • Input data into the accounting system and ensure that system information is accurate to avoid potential breaches

Receptionist

Oakland Ford Lincoln
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Answer phones and direct calls appropriately
  • Prepare / distribute incoming and outgoing mail
  • Maintain clean and organized work area
  • Greets all clients and visitors
  • Receive client payments, schedule client appointments, and rearrange appointments as necessary
  • Responsible for evening closing procedures, provide back-up for all other office duties.

Greeter and Bartender

Mandarin Restaurant Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2015

Front Hostess

  • Took information about guests' party size, led to seating and offered menus
  • Governed dining area to coordinate, usher, and remove obstacles to drive a positive dining experience
  • Completed opening duties punctually, preparing the entrance area for daily operations efficiently
  • Managed crowd control during peak hours, maintaining order and safety while minimizing wait times for guests
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse clientele, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all guests

Bartender

  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.

Customer Service/Call Centre

Automotive Retention Plus
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Enhanced company reputation by providing exceptional customer service to all callers
  • Handled a high volume of inbound calls per shift to offer callers product and service information
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences

Education

Web Designer Diploma - Web And Graphic Design

Everest College
Hamilton, Canada
08.2008

AB. Mass Communication - Journalism And Mass Communication

Adamson University
07.2007

Sta. Clara Parish High School -

Pasay City, Philippines
03.2006

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Indesign
  • Lightroom
  • Notion / Trello / Honeybook
  • Google Suite
  • Canva
  • Squarespace / Wix
  • Procreate
  • Quickbooks
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native or Bilingual

Testimonials

Freelance Branding, Graphic Design and Illustration


Karla Capristan, Founder of Lolita's Candle Company, Vancouver on Rebranding, Social Media Graphics and Summer Label Packaging Design

Anna is dedicated to understanding you as both a person and a business owner, delving deep into the core of what drives your company. Through strategic questioning about your mission and goals, she crafts a brand identity and designs that flawlessly align with your vision. Anna welcomes your suggestions throughout the process and carefully considers them to ensure your complete satisfaction with the outcome. It is truly a pleasure to work with her!


Rachel Lynn Picache-Arcas on Custom Digital Art on Print, Temporary Tattoo and T-shirt

I would recommend Anna. She is easy to communicate with and will tweak her work to ensure you are delighted with the product. She cared about her customers and valued their input. I love her simplistic, minimalist designs; they are clean and tasteful. I chose to go with Happiness of Anna because I wanted a one-of-a-kind design


Cameron Robins, Franchiser and Owner of Tim Hortons, on Illustration and Print Design Holiday Greeting Cards

The best part of working with Anna is that she's responsive, very friendly, and a pleasure to deal with. In addition, her level of professionalism exceeded my expectations. I would recommend her service to everyone I know. If anyone is considering working with Anna, she's great to work with and makes everything seem so easy. Highly recommend her and give her five stars!

Accomplishments

  • I was employee of the month once
  • I assisted an eco-friendly soy wax candle company in achieving its goal of distinctive branding, which resulted in ongoing project opportunities for me by creating seasonal label packaging candle collections that also led to the brand opening its studio in Richmond Hill, Vancouver, in just 14 months.

Additional Information

Branding

Design Thinking

Digital Illustrations

Grid & Layout

Image Editing

Label Design

Logo Design

Poster Design

Print Design

Research

Sketching

Social Media Graphics

Typography

Web Design


Intrapersonal

Self-starter

Efficient

Well-organized

Adaptable

Independent

Initiator

Understanding

Problem-Solver

Open-minded

Interpersonal

Cooperative

Communicative

Respectful

Reliable

Listener

Decision-maker

Empathetic

Team-player

Hobbies and Interests

Professional

  • Learning WIX STUDIO
  • Google Project Management

Personal

  • Cooking
  • Art
  • TV Shows
  • Photography
  • Travel
  • Home Decor
  • Special Events
  • Fashion
  • Beauty

Timeline

Branding-Graphic Designer and Illustrator

(Freelance) Happiness Of Anna
01.2019 - Current

Front Office Assistant

Hamilton Accounting Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2014

Customer Service/Call Centre

Automotive Retention Plus
06.2012 - 12.2012

Greeter and Bartender

Mandarin Restaurant Corp.
01.2011 - 01.2015

Receptionist

Oakland Ford Lincoln
09.2008 - 06.2009

Front Cashier

Tim Hortons
12.2007 - Current

Volunteer Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop 2019 & 2022

Web Designer Diploma - Web And Graphic Design

Everest College

AB. Mass Communication - Journalism And Mass Communication

Adamson University

Sta. Clara Parish High School -

Pasay City, Philippines
Anna Lorraine Hazel Manalo