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Current Position
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Phaedra Vandenbrun

Calgary,AB

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of effectively handling multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

Work History

Technical Design Specialist

Mark’s
  • Ensure apparel samples for approximately 50+ seasonal styles across multiple categories meet our stringent fit and quality standards
  • Collaborate across five departments to ensure timely product delivery
  • Communicate effectively with approximately 15 overseas vendors to resolve production issues
  • Create and update instructional guides and technical documentation to eliminate redundancies and increase efficiency

Instructor

Olds College and Bow Valley College
  • Over 9 years of teaching experience at Olds College and Bow Valley College, where I developed and delivered courses in fashion marketing, textiles, and administrative communication
  • Designed course content, facilitated online instruction, and created interactive learning modules, skills that align with your needs for developing, delivering, and assessing training programs for various roles within the firm.

Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Diversified Staffing Services
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Art - Fashion/Apparel Design

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON

Post-Graduate Certificate - Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland

Certificate - Adult Learning And Education

Instructor Skills Workshop
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Curriculum Development
  • Class Instruction
  • Technical Writing
  • Process Improvements
  • Project Coordination
  • Office Administration
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Budget Management
  • Technical illustration - Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Current Position

Technical Design Specialist, Mark’s

Employer

Canadian Tire Corporation, Mark's

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Alberta Craft Council
  • CARFAC

Timeline

Technical Design Specialist

Mark’s

Instructor

Olds College and Bow Valley College

Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Diversified Staffing Services

Bachelor of Applied Art - Fashion/Apparel Design

Toronto Metropolitan University

Post-Graduate Certificate - Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime

University of Glasgow

Certificate - Adult Learning And Education

Instructor Skills Workshop
Phaedra Vandenbrun