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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