Freelance Book Cover Designers : Houston, Texas

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4.5 2 Skills

$20 Rate/Hr

Thea is an illustrator based in Denver, Colorado. Her focus has always been on how to tell a story best through imagery and artistic expression. Her work is traditionally done because it gives her style of work a more tangible feeling. She has been illustrating in the area for six years. Education: Rocky Mountain College of art and design 2008-current Experience- Caricature artist- I was a caricature artist for Casa Bonita from 2010-2012. I worked with groups from the range of 1 to 6 people working with black and white as well as colored illustrations. Skills- Book Illustrations Sequential Illustrations- Penciling and Inking Page Layouts Caricatures- Faces Face and Body Color and Black and white Colored with Pastel Portraits- Acrylic Inks Oils Watercolors Landscapes- Acrylic Inks Oils WaterColors Storyboards

0 Kudos

4.5 2 Skills

$30 Rate/Hr

Maryam McKenzie (Mirkhaef) 2601 Ironwood Crescent Oakville, Ontario, L6H 6L9 Tel: (647)-283-1490 Email: maryammirkhaef@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: • Strong communication, interpersonal and business writing skills • Excellent organizational skills to manage workload with competing priorities and tight timeframes • Strong planning and project management skills to manage priorities, issues and events • Strong knowledge of marketing and communication principles • Computer literate- Microsoft Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Access • Excellent relationship management skills to work with senior leadership, collaborate with partners and stakeholders, and develop and maintain positive relations with the media • Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to anticipate, assess and respond to complex and contentious issues EDUCATION: Public Relations Post-Graduate Certificate Program, 2009 Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Major, Communications Minor, 2005 Ryerson University, Toronto, ON EXPERIENCE: GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE – September 2008-Present Communications Coordinator • Coordinating communication activities (media relations, communication materials, and corporate events) for the college and its academic centres and schools • Measuring , reporting and monitoring of media relationships, activity and opportunities • Developing and delivering regular reports for senior leadership including daily updates, media reports and supporting analyses, evaluation and action recommendations as required • Assisting in the execution of corporate communication initiatives to increase the profile of the college and advance college messages • Responsible for college-wide events, such as the Ontario College Information Fair, the Guidance Counselor Dialogue event, and the annual President’s Breakfast • Working with suppliers and other departments to make all logistical event arrangements (location, signage, speakers, physical resources etc) for corporate events and ensure timely production of all collateral materials • Preparing and distributing agendas, memos, reports; handling distribution of strategic communication materials, such as the Annual Report and the Academic Calendar • Attending assigned meetings and participating on committees as required HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY, THE BAY – January 2008-Present Special Events Consultant (Contract based) • Assisting with the planning, developing and coordination of all details of assigned events, including event design and budget through event management and wrap up • Developing relationships with third party vendors and any other organizations where the partnership will further the objectives of the company and ensure the event’s success • Assisting with copywriting, proofreading and editing for printed materials as needed • Completing overall record keeping for each event to include internal and external reports detailing all aspects of the event FANTAIL COMMUNICATIONS -- October 2007-September 2008 Account Coordinator • Initiating and planning PR campaigns; defining goals, analyzing problems and opportunities • Writing and editing press releases, speeches, articles and case studies • Developing and maintaining good working relations with the media, including local and national newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations • Monitoring media activity (traditional and social media) on respective clients • Organizing special events, such as press conferences, product launches, competitions and sponsorship • Undertaking research for new business proposals and presenting to clients • Assisting and organizing RFP responses to different organizations • Other projects/duties as assigned HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY, THE BAY -- September 2004-October 2007 Menswear Team Coordinator, Menswear Department Head and Sales Associate • Developing , coordinating, and implementing special events and sales promotional activities • Supporting the activities of the National Special Events Department by executing national programs at store level • Negotiating with internal vendors and outside organizations for financial and promotional support of special events • Writing copy for advertisements, flyers, proposals, event overviews, post mortems and media communications as required • Developing a strong Special Events Calendar for each merchandise area that co-ordinates with Sales Promotion activity, product launches, seasonal launches, and store resets • Leading the execution of Company strategies • Analyzing available reports and metrics to understand the business • Fostering teamwork and collaboration to meet and exceed department goals • Building and executing development plans to drive optimal performance • Leveraging and coaching associates on product knowledge

34 Kudos

3.5 2 Skills

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Hello, Name - Yuri Educational Background - Bachelor's Degree In Economics, Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Certificate Interests: Creative Design, Marketing, Web 2.0 and SEO Sense Of Humor - Yes, Please Slogan - Always Think Ouside The Box