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Lisa Durand

Lisa Durand

SUNDERLAND,ON

Summary

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur - Creative

Self Employed
01.2012 - Current
  • Translated trends into concepts and solutions relevant to brands, products and media channels.
  • Met with clients to create visions, conceive designs and discuss deadlines and requirements.
  • Daily use of Adobe Creative Suite for various print and web marketing material
  • Crafted new business brands complete with logo and brand boards
  • Delivered impactful creative solutions through branding, marketing and online campaigns.
  • Designed and developed websites in Wordpress + Elementor
  • E-Commerce websites in WooCommerce and Shopify
  • Domain securing and configuring, web hosting management with own server
  • Conceptualized and implemented innovative ideas to drive user engagement for clients' websites.
  • Professional photography fo headshots, team photos as well as content and products
  • Strategized, filmed and produced business video for promotion
  • Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems with CRM websites
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Set up and utilized data from Google analytics and tacking software and Google business profiles
  • Set up and optimized various Social media channels for businesses
  • Designed and fulfilled custom branded apparel and merchandise
  • Designed and produced trade show booth elements and marketing materials
  • Business operations and improvement coaching

Graphic Designer + Print Production

Tripp Creative/Hometown Printing
11.2011 - 05.2013
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Monitored printing processes to verify accurate color and print production.
  • Engaged with customers for new projects, proofing and completion
  • Customer service, pricing and invoicing
  • Open and closing of print shop, managing daily operations
  • Assisting with product photography and post processing
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Education

Certificate - Advertising & Graphic Design

Humber College
Toronto
06-2010

Skills

  • Business management and operations
  • Concept visualization creative strategy
  • Effective communication with clients and team members
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficient in WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Shopify, Square POS
  • Creative graphic design for print and web
  • Photography - film and digital
  • Photography studio lighting and natural light
  • Video production from concept to completion
  • Email marketing campaign creation
  • SEO and Google analytics tools
  • Web server and domain management
  • Brand establishment and advertising
  • Collaborative team player leadership
  • Google Analytics and Data
  • Proofreading and writing
  • Print production
  • Social media graphics and management
  • Process and operations improvement analysis and strategy
  • Competitive analysis and strategy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Entrepreneur - Creative

Self Employed
01.2012 - Current

Graphic Designer + Print Production

Tripp Creative/Hometown Printing
11.2011 - 05.2013

Certificate - Advertising & Graphic Design

Humber College
Lisa Durand