Since 2014 Design District has worked with clients to develop long-standing concepts that reinforce your brand and target your audience. Good design creates connections. These connections are developed by communicating your story in a relevant, accessible way. Design District is committed to helping you represent your business at its visual best.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DESIGN DISTRICT
February 2014 – present
Launched and operate a web & graphic design company.

FAIRFAX MEDIA, NEW ZEALAND
April 2009 – July 2013
In-house graphic designer for newspapers across New Zealand
Editorial and feature layout

THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE (C5), TORONTO
November 2007 – November 2008
Manager of the graphic design department
Trained other designers in the department
Worked in 3 languages for conferences held all over the globe

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

  • Adobe InDesign CC

  • Adobe Illustrator CC

  • Adobe Photoshop CC 

  • Adobe Acrobat CC

  • Squarespace

  • Shopify

  • Google Business

  • Lodgify

  • Office 365

  • MYOB

KEY COMPETENCIES

GRAPHIC ART
Design websites, animated banners, brochures, logos, posters and packaging from concept to completion using a wide range of software resulting in a clean and crisp design. Compile and design editorial layouts ready for print. Manage a creative team with over twenty years of design experience.

DIGITAL
Ability to use a range of software to confidently display a business online. Digital advertising, e-commerce and social media are some of the avenues I use.

MARKETING
Target potential clients by understanding how design affects people’s moods. Work with copywriters to create headlines and slogans that will be noticed by the target audience. Keep consistency of brand while expanding the company profile.

QUALITY CONTROL
Proofread for spelling and grammar to ensure copy flows well. Decide when a change to the design is needed to ensure that copy and layout is aesthetically pleasing. 

CUSTOMER INTERACTION
Listen to customer issues and provide insight into ways to solve these effectively. Understand customers’ moods and needs and tailor to their requirements. 

TIME MANAGEMENT
Successfully handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines while paying attention to detail. Keep calm when under pressure and work to efficiently complete tasks. 

PRESENTATIONS
Confidently and comfortably present information on achievements and challenges of the department to either a large group or to directors.

WORK AUTONOMOUSLY
Work under contract to maintain a financially viable project.