Jen Davis

JENNIFER DAVIS 961 Mid Belmont 7th Line, Havelock, ON K01Z- Portfolio- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY SKILLS WORK EXPERIENCE Multi-talented project manager and graphic designer offering 15 years of experience. Highly qualified in managing projects from inception to launch while monitoring the budget, progress, deadlines, and resolving problems quickly and effectively. Exceptionally well organized with excellent communication and analytical capabilities as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail while in high-pressure situations. High skill set with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Expert skills with typography, colour theory, and pre-press. Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Organization Pre-press layout Typography Branding Problem Solving Senior Graphic Designer/Graphics Traffic Manager Charlotte Products Ltd. 03/2020 - 11/2020 Peterborough, ON • Created designs for product labels/packaging, company logos, marketing collateral, tradeshows, and websites with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. • Prepared all art files for production by ensuring correct typesetting, colour theory, layout, dielines, and other design fundamentals. • Reviewed all label/packaging and marketing proofs from vendors for accuracy, consistency and ensured that client expectations had been met before releasing artwork for final sign off. • Managed all design projects from concept to delivery via Asana to ensure proper review and approval routing. • Continually consulted with clients during the artwork development and pre-press execution. • Coordinated with outside agencies, web designers, printers, and colleagues as necessary to complete all projects. • Articulated and pitched design concepts to clients, art directors, CEO, and COO. • Maintained strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Ensured brand consistency throughout all marketing and production projects. Project Manager/Graphic Designer Natural Chemistry Inc. 04/2007 - 11/2019 Campbellford, ON • Prioritized and managed multiple, complex packaging projects simultaneously within an established time frame and budget. • Used project management programs to track timelines, budgets, materials, artwork mock-ups, client input, and final approvals. Worked with the IT department to create an in-house personalized project management program. • Created a streamlined process to ensure all departments were accountable for their part in the packaging and marketing process. • Maintained strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. • Clearly communicated client objectives to all departments in order for the team to effectively develop new design concepts and/or revisions to meet client expectations and brand style guidelines. • Continually consulted with clients during the artwork development and pre-press execution. • Created designs for product labels/packaging, company logos, marketing collateral, tradeshows, and websites with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. • Prepared all art files for production by ensuring correct typesetting, colour theory, layout, dielines, and other design fundamentals. • Reviewed all label/packaging and marketing proofs from vendors for accuracy, consistency and ensured that client expectations had been met before releasing artwork for final sign off. • Corresponded with regulatory authorities during yearly submissions of regulated products and ensured proper filings within established timelines. • Resolved regulatory issues raised internally or by government agencies and initiated corrective action as required. • Maintained regulatory electronic files. • Ensured post-approval of all designs (print and digital) for regulatory compliance in regards to the Canadian Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, Health Canada, and the US EPA and recommended necessary changes when required. REFERENCES Jennifer Meek Director of Marketing, Charlotte Products - Tom Berry Regulatory Affairs Manager, Bio-Lab Inc - Carolyn Wannamaker VP of Project Management, Natural Chemistry - Thursday, November 26, 2020 Q 2060 Fisher Drive Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6X6 c: Phone: - Toll Free:- Fax: - www.charlotteproducts.com-in f >I ID To Whom IT May Concern, My name is Jennifer Meek and I am the Director of Marketing for Charlotte Products Ltd in Peterborough, Ontario. We are a leading performance formulator and manufacturer of innovative and sustainable cleaning products, globally supporting partners by creating safe, healthy spaces for future generations. Jennifer Davis was an absolute pleasure to have as part of our Marketing Department at Charlotte Products to cover a maternity leave in 2020. Jennifer started her contract role as Sr Graphic Designer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic when our marketing team was transitioning to working remotely from home. She quickly adapted extremely well, fit in with our company culture and adhered to our policies and procedures at all times. Jennifer’s professional yet pleasant personality was welcomed by our entire office staff, sales team, executives and production staff as well as vendors she communicated with all on a daily basis. Jennifer was very productive, organized, accommodating, versatile and professional at all times. Jennifer brought several new and innovative ideas, creations and recommendations to many of our projects and processes and was applauded for her efforts regularly by our customers and team. Her attention to details was excellent as she consistently developed product label art and marketing resources for both print and digital use. Jennifer’s time management skills were very good and allowed her the flexibility to multitask successfully between projects when she was awaiting information, approvals or material to complete projects. I can confidently say that hiring Jennifer Davis will prove to be one of the best team recruitments your company has ever experienced. I would be happy to further discuss my recommendation of Jennifer Davis at any time. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Kind regards, Jennifer Meek Director of Marketing, Charlotte Products Ltd-- CHARLf)TTETM PRODUCTS LTD.