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A little bit about myself
An accomplished design enthusiast and driven graphic designer with over 6 years of experience, I am actively pursuing a senior, leadership position. My goal is to leverage my expertise to optimize project timelines, elevate the company’s profitability, and contribute to the strategic direction of the creative projects. I bring a proven track record of success and proficiency in administrative teamwork, organizational multitasking, effective communication, and a positive attitude.
SUMMARY
Senior Graphic Designer • Interactive Media Designer • Art Director
Influential and Transformative Designer: Over 6 years of experience utilizing innovative strategies, exceptional team coordination and meticulous project execution.
Proficient User and Advisor: Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and UX/UI design, guiding clients towards designs that align with their objectives, with a keen eye for the fundamentals of visual composition including typography, layout, colour, prototype, and motion graphics, in advertising/marketing settings.
Effective Project Management: Demonstrated skills in coordinating and executing complex and diverse design projects efficiently, showcasing superior rapport, client-relations, and negotiation skills.
Blend of Marketing and Design Expertise: A versatile designer with the ability to seamlessly integrate digital and traditional marketing platforms alongside product design, user experience, therefore delivering value through human-centric designs.
Skills
Collaboration
Creative Directing
Marketing Strategizing
Logistical Planning
Project Management
Written Communication
Social Media Management
Website Backoffice Management
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
UX/UI Design
Logo Branding & Identity
Layout/Composition
Typography
Photography
Illustration
Animation
Image and Video Editing
Packaging
Customer Service
Conflict Resolutions
Training
Mentoring
Experiences
October/2019 - Present
MediaEdge Communications Inc. | Toronto, ON
Facilitates B2B networking in real estate management, connecting businesses through strategic marketing to foster growth and collaboration.
Graphic Designer
Following the relocation to Toronto, I was quickly recruited to work on multiple projects across all departments, managing various deadlines including print, digital, website design, email campaigns, social media graphics, programmatic, trade shows, etc.
Creative Strategic Skills and Time Management: Adept at consulting with clients to develop optimal project strategies and managing multiple projects simultaneously across various mediums such as print, digital, web design, programmatic, and social media, while meeting tight deadlines in an agency setting. Innovated design processes to streamline workflow and make the job easier for everyone involved.
Attention to Detail and Flexibility: Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, ensuring error-free deliverables, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements, seamlessly navigating through multiple approval processes, and collaborating with diverse teams to bring creative visions to life efficiently.
April/2016 - August/2017
Fitmeal VN | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Supplies over 120 rotating weekly meal plans designed to help customers stay healthy, lose weight, build muscle, and live a healthy lifestyle.
Creative Strategist
Develop a compelling brand identity and create engaging content across digital and print platforms. My duties include designing unique logos, managing print designs, crafting impactful ads, and overseeing social media. Work with the production team to align offerings with market trends and customer preferences. Using market data to formulate strategies for continuous improvement, contributing to Fitmeal VN's success in promoting healthy lifestyles.
Brand Identity and Content Creation: Developed unique logos and a compelling brand identity. Created captivating content for websites and digital platforms, managed print designs, and produced impactful ads and marketing materials.
Market Strategy and Team Collaboration: Oversaw social media, using market data to improve strategies. Collaborated with production teams, executed professional photoshoots, and analyzed market responses to refine future approaches.
February/2017 - September/2017
Oi Vietnam Magazine | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A lifestyle guidance for expats in Vietnam
Graphic Designer
Recruited at Oi Magazine to bridge cultural narratives for expatriates, I efficiently curate and present varied city facets, transforming our publication into an engaging, comprehensive guide. My role enhances reader interaction, ensuring our content is attractive, insightful, and tailored to our cosmopolitan audience's diverse interests.
A strategic collaborator with the Managing Editor, orchestrating diverse content from compelling advertisements tailored to clients' needs to captivating visuals, elevating the visual storytelling of the magazine, and stand out among competitors.
Ensured visual excellence and met creative challenges by overseeing the precise colour proofing process and pioneering the development of intricate designs, consistently exceeding client expectations within established deadlines.
April/2016 - September/2017
Masss Group | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Specialize in brand consultation, aiding in brand recognition and transformation, create impactful branding solutions that encompass design and messaging.
Junior Graphic Designer
Promoted to a Junior Graphic Designer from an Intern, I specialize in transforming conceptual ideas into compelling layout designs while engaging closely with the marketing and creative teams.
Research and Innovation: Expert in conducting research on competitors' branding to propose unique design solutions and enhance the impact of projects through storytelling.
Collaboration, Support, and Quality Assurance: Skillfully consulted with and supported copywriters to ensure a seamless fusion of visual and written elements for cohesive content, generating multiple iterations of designs and conducting thorough reviews on finalized materials to ensure accuracy.
Education
2023 - NOW
Diploma of Interactive Media Design
Seneca Polytechnic | Toronto, ON
Degree in progress while working full-time; anticipated completion in 2025
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Industrial Design
University of Architecture | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Completed Degree while freelancing and internship
2017 - 2018
Diploma of Culinary of Management
George Brown College | Toronto, ON
Completed Degree while freelancing
Certificates
2024
The Advertising Automation Platform for Retail Media
Simpli.fi Platform Certification
2022
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Learning
“Design is really an act of communication, which means having a deep understanding of the person with whom the designer is communicating.”
— Don A. Norman - the Author of The Design of Everyday Things