Astrid Saltwater
Freelance Graphic Designer
Leduc,AB
Summary
Experienced Retail salesperson and Control room operator with many years experience and training. Excellent people person with desire to learn and adapt to new situations. Successful problem solver and leader with proficiency in high stress situations and versatile to ever changing situations. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Proficient Graphic Designer knowledgeable about logos, marketing materials and website design. Demonstrated success at providing complete business services to corporate clients. Results-oriented Graphic Artist successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Contractual
03.2022 - Current
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Used photoshop, dreamweaver, to create images and layouts.
- Used software to create images and layouts.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Created designs for graphics and writing content layout for imagery and company book.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
- Completed in-depth product design tests using updated software tools.
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation.
Control center operator/dispatcher
Gardaworld protective services
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Providing centralized location for management, co-ordination and knowledge base contact, for severe and critical incidents
- Responsible for the safety and security of all client sites and their security forces-Variant administration duties-Handling of emergencies and security issues Dispatching of security to sites for crime prevention and deterrence activities-First point of contact for company-wide incident reporting procedures
- Scheduling of security operators-Responding to telephone and email queries
- Dispatching of security to sites for crime prevention and deterrence activities-First point of contact for company-wide incident reporting procedures
- High level competency with advanced computer programs-Permitting key access control functions to include employee access levels, configuring access levels, and running access control reports
- Make common sense decisions and exercise action during high tension and stressful situations-Extensive knowledge on detailed reporting writing for legal assistance
- Provide site information and training-Liaison between Control Centre and other parties dealing with request for assistance/services
- Works under general minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment-Operating radio; use multi-channel communications
Waitress
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Server
- Ricky's, Providing exceptional customized customer service
- Maintain a clean and disinfected work environment
- Greeting and seating customers
- Opening and closing duties
- Maintained a clean and disinfected work environment
- General housekeeping of restaurant
Sales Associate/Cashier
Safeway Wine and Spirits
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Providing exceptional customized customer service
- General store housekeeping
- Key holder
- In charge of serving samples and filling growlers
Education
Diploma - Graphic Design
CDI College
Edmonton, AB03.2022
High school -
Grande Cache Community High School
Grande Cache05.2014
Skills
- Computer skills (MS Office)
- Exceptional work ethic
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Cash count, Cash register/Visa/debit machines
- Creative thinking skills
- Continuous computer growth skills
- Proficient in Excel reporting
- Desktop Publishing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sales Expertise
- Develop Concepts
- Animated Graphics Production
- Visual Design
- Deadline Adherence
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Retail Operations Management
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Art Consultation
- Client Requirements
- Defining Requirements
- New Market Research
- Advertising Understanding
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Complex Data Visualization
- Digital Painting
- Digital Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Mobile Applications
- Concept Visualization
- Marketing Media
- Website Graphics
- Color Composition
- Social Media Content Creation
- Consumer Product Development
- Assembly Notes and Instructions
- Project Creation
- Corporate Messaging
- Web Design
- Retail Space Planning
- Project Management
- Layout Standards
- Logo Design
- Visual Effects
- Image Manipulation
- Staff Development
- Layout Selection
- Adobe Premiere
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Project Coordination
- Creative Solutions
- Type Selection
- Quality Assessments
- Layout Management
- Motion Capture
- Photography
- Technical Design
- Branding
- Sketch Drawings
- Photo Imaging
- Image Editing
- Resolve Customer Issues
- Video Stills Graphics
- Fine Arts Training
- Digital Imagery
- Trend Research
- Layout Print Photography
- Word Processing
- Layout Markup and Assembly
- Web Applications
- Business Development Understanding
- Dependable and Cooperative
Additional Information
- Class 5 Drivers License, October 2020 to September 2025 class 5 GDL drivers license
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer
Contractual
03.2022 - Current
Control center operator/dispatcher
Gardaworld protective services
02.2020 - 01.2022
Waitress
08.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate/Cashier
Safeway Wine and Spirits
09.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma - Graphic Design
CDI College
High school -
Grande Cache Community High School
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