Monika Collins

in PROFILE CREATIVE PRINT AND ONLINE COMMUNICATOR THROUGH TYPOGRAPHY, SPACE AND COLOUR Highly motivated and skilled print and online graphic designer with drafting education, design and customer service experience. High attention to detail, communication skills and fast adjustment to circumstances. Open-minded to new ideas and proactive team player known for contributing effective creative solutions as well as technical ability. Able to give and embrace constructive criticism while working in a team environment to complete assignments within tight deadlines. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF DESIGN 2015 UX DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS VISUAL ELEMENTS OF USER INTERFACE DESIGN - Alberta University of the Arts, Calgary California Institute of the Arts / Coursera EXPERIENCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2018 - 2019 Mountain View Printing and Design, Calgary Preparing files for print, creating collaterals and designs per clients request, working closely with Art Director and team members on meeting deadlines and delivering expected product. GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Contract) 2017 - 2019 Sobeys Inc., Calgary Design and produce advertising materials for Sobeys and Safeway banners, in store posters and collateral materials for marketing events, contests, vendor tributes, special offers and seasonal creative. Work with creative manager, advertising director and marketing director to determine the weekly creative needs of two of Sobeys grocery banners. Modify and/or create promotional material from outside suppliers in order to comply with Safeway and Sobeys style specifications and size restrictions. GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2016 Live Out There Ltd., Calgary Executing briefs from campaign coordinator and the rest of the marketing department. Work closely with the campaign coordinator to define and refine messaging for campaigns and sales. Quick turnaround in creating templated campaign assets including on-site banners, social media assets, and emails. Ensuring corporate design standards are adhered to in production of all assets. Exporting and optimizing assets for web delivery. Use basic HTML and FTP to create and test responsive on-site banners with live text. GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2015 SDS Creative / Brandsmith, Calgary Designing print and digital materials for various media. Making document and design revisions based on client feedback and guidelines. Thinking creatively to produce innovative ideas and concepts based on existing brand guidelines or client objectives. Preparing documents for final proofing. readying files for print and liaising with local vendors. JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 2015 CSIF, $100 Film Festival, Calgary Working closely with Campaign Director on creating promotional materials for the annual $100 Film Festival including poster, on-line advertising, post card and program booklet. FREELANCE DESIGNER 2012 - present Working closely with clients to determin creative and branding strategy for local businesses. VOLUNTEERING TECHNICAL SKILLS Calgary Folk Fest Music & Merchandise Tent Association for German Education in Calgary Organizing and coordinating 2018 Oktoberfest Ai Id Ps Ae Xd - HTML CSS UI UX Sketch