Tetyana Zhylina
New Westminster
Summary
Dynamic Brand and Product Developer at Nova Nature Distributing Inc., leveraging creative design thinking and strategic planning to launch innovative, sustainable toys. Successfully enhanced brand identity and collaborated with artists, achieving market recognition. Proven ability to balance creativity with analytical skills, driving impactful product marketing and development initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand and Product Developer
Nova Nature Distributing Inc.
11.2008 - 04.2025
- Conducted market research to identify business opportunities.
- Developed and launched brands Lanco Toys and CaaOcho Toys.
- Designed brand identity including logo, website, and other brand representation.
- Developed, launched and enhanced natural, sustainable, developmental products to create unique, safe and non-toxic toys and teethers.
- Collaborated with artists and business partners in the design, pre-production and production process.
- Designed and managed product marketing identity including product catalogs, product packaging, photo and video sessions and other marketing materials.
- Managed vendor accounts and processed orders.
Homeschool Teacher
Homeschool Teacher to My Daughter
09.2010 - 08.2018
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels in Waldorf philosophy.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development focusing on the development of imagination.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Increased student motivation by implementing engaging activities and interactive teaching techniques.
- Implemented hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities for improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity by incorporating stimulating topics outside traditional subject matter into lesson plans.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Collaborated with homeschooling groups and organizations to enrich hands-on learning activities in a safe and positive social environment.
Database Developer
GPNW Consulting Inc.
02.2004 - 02.2007
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
- Designed and developed database applications.
- Enhanced data integrity through the design and enforcement of referential integrity.
- Optimized database performance by implementing indexing strategies and query optimization.
- Developed database reporting tools in Crystal Reports.
- Identified issues within database, performance troubleshooting and implemented effective solutions.
- Facilitated seamless installations, upgrade and migration of databases and database applications across platforms.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to deliver high quality databases solutions withing established project timelines.
- Developed and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database requirements, testing and user manuals.
- Met project development goals and milestones as part of a development team.
Cashier
Vancouver Convention Centre
11.1999 - 05.2003
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Student Advocate
Vancouver Community College
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Completed Student Advocated counseling program with courses in career counseling, social support, mental health counseling.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities expanding available resources for student support services, including tutoring, mentorship programs, and mental health counseling.
- Provided timely intervention for struggling students through early identification of issues and development of personalized action plans including translation services.
- Empowered students and new comers to make informed decisions regarding their education, career planning, job search, personal lives, social circumstances, access to various resources in Canada through personal counseling sessions.
- Created safe spaces for open dialogue among students, fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals within the school community.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
Office Administrator
Stedley Dental Clinic
05.1996 - 03.1999
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Provided customer service interacting with patients, and a team of 8 dentists and dental assistants and other health care providers.
- Managed patient appointments and schedules as well as accurate and confidential patient records.
- Managed financial operations including, billing, payments, accounts receivables, and bookkeeping.
- Managed inventory, office and business supplies.
- Trained new employees on office procedures, administrative tasks and company policies.
Education
Diploma of Technology - Computer Systems Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC05-2003
Certificate - Student Advocate
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC07-1999
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Kyiv Business School
Kyiv, Ukraine06-1996
Bachelor of Engineering - Industry Engineering
Ukrainian State University of Food Technology
Kyiv, Ukraine06-1994
Skills
- Creative design thinking
- Innovative brand and product vision
- Strategic planning and decision making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
Homeschool Teacher to My Daughter
09.2010 - 08.2018
Brand and Product Developer
Nova Nature Distributing Inc.
11.2008 - 04.2025
Database Developer
GPNW Consulting Inc.
02.2004 - 02.2007
Cashier
Vancouver Convention Centre
11.1999 - 05.2003
Student Advocate
Vancouver Community College
05.1999 - 05.2001
Office Administrator
Stedley Dental Clinic
05.1996 - 03.1999
Diploma of Technology - Computer Systems Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate - Student Advocate
Vancouver Community College
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Kyiv Business School
Bachelor of Engineering - Industry Engineering
Ukrainian State University of Food Technology
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