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I'm a creative print and digital designer with over a decade of experience designing and developing communications strategies for businesses and organizations of varying budgets, sizes and sectors.

Need an adept designer who will help make your ideas come to life? Take a look at my portfolio and contact me to discuss your project today.

Design Philosophy

My approach is simple. Never stop looking at the world around you. Always listen. Work with people to help them achieve what they can't always express. Welcome criticism and never stop learning. Continue to cultivate and to adapt your skills. Seek to make a difference. When a solution is hard to come by, take a step back to try a new approach. Every idea is always worth exploring.

Some of My Strengths

  • Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Able to hand code HTML 5 and CSS
  • Creative thinker who translates ideas, strategies,
    themes, and slogans into concrete designs
  • Experience with photography and multimedia
  • Friendly, strong communicator with a high attention to detail
  • Can manage multiple concurrent deadlines
  • A collaborative team player who also works well independently to help develop and implement communications strategies
  • Understanding of print and web processes
  • Highly adaptable to changing environments
  • Skilled in interacting with people at various organizational levels
  • Enjoys learning new computer technologies, systems and programs
  • Intermediate level spoken and written French
  • Experience designing print and online AODA compliant materials

A Little About Me

Design never leaves my mind. I notice the design of everything I come across. I love recognizing fonts and have a background in photography.

As the sole designer at the Ryerson Students' Union (RSU), I design all marketing collateral, communications pieces, publications, and signage. I design and code RSU's services' websites and assist in photography and writing and editing materials. I also mentor student designers, advise on social media channels, participate in team visioning, and coordinate and broker printing. I help management define project scope, present and negotiate ideas, and manage all project phases from start to finish. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, I always ensure deliverables happen on time and within budget.

Whether developing concepts, executing them, or giving materials out, I've been involved from start to finish. As a freelance designer, I've gained valuable knowledge and experience working with businesses and organizations from different areas of expertise. I am a certified Graphic Designer through the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario.

Portfolio

Hover over each work sample, click on the magnifying glass icon to view a sample, or click on the link icon to view the full publication.
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Biometric Update Media Kit

11"x17" folded with insert

Media Kit

Challenge: Text heavy design with tech industry feel.
Role: Layout and design.

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The WHIR Media Kit

20 page, high gloss booklet

Media Kit

Challenge: Clearly organize numerous sell sheets into one publication.
Role: Idea, layout and design.

AMAPCEO posters

AMAPCEO Equity Posters

8.5"x11", full colour

AMAPCEO Posters

Challenge: Design posters appealing to a wide ranging audience.
Role: Layout & design.

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Student Handbook

128 pages
(Click on link for full sample)

RSU Handbook 2017-2018

Challenge: Reflect 50 year anniversary theme & facts.
Role: Layout & design.

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Student Handbook

64 customized pages
(Click on link for full sample)

RSU Handbook 2013-2014

Challenge: Design a new look with the same information each year.
Role: Layout & design.

Primer

Unifor Demographics Primer

11"x17" folded

Demographics Pamphlet

Challenge: Fresh design with no provided images.
Role: Layout & design.

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Good Food Centre Hunger Report

11"x17" folded

Hunger Report

Challenge: Text heavy design with numerous charts.
Role: Layout & design.

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Student Centre Brochure

8 page, high gloss booklet

Conference Services Brochure

Challenge: Clean design appealing to different types of clients.
Role: Branding, layout and design.

RSUWebsite

Ryerson Students' Union Website

Live from 2012-2014

RSU WEBSITE

Challenge: Redesign interface for a more useable design within limitations of a content management system.
Role: Art direction and design.

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Equity Service Centres Websites

ESC WEBSITES

Challenge: Design & deploy a 7 site Wordpress Multisite installation easy for volunteers to update.
Role: Design & coding using Bootstrap framework & Wordpress.

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Holistic Practioner Website

Liz Diaz Website

Challenge: Setup & customize Wordpress theme.
Role: Created child theme & design, custom coded inside pages, created images.

Taiwan

Taiwan Night Markets Website

Night Markets Website

Challenge: Design & code sample site in 1 day.
Role: Design & coded using HTML and CSS.

Services

Let's work together on your next project! I can take your projects through to completion with my understanding of print and web design, web coding, and search engine optimization.

Marketing & Advertising Design

  • Posters, Flyers, Brochures
  • Direct Mail Pieces
  • Advertisements
  • Media Kits
  • Annual Reports
  • PowerPoint / Keynote Presentations
  • Exterior / Interior Building Signage, Decals
  • Banners / Displays

Editorial Design
  • Handbooks
  • Program Guides
  • Newspapers and Newsletters
  • Manuals
  • Advertorial Design
  • Research Reports
  • Factsheets

Branding & Other Services

  • Branding / Identity Packages (logos, business cards, stationary)
  • Invitations, Announcements, Greeting Cards
  • 3D Objects (t-shirts, bags, calendars, buttons)
  • Promotional Items (sourcing and design)
  • Copy Writing and Editing
  • Print Brokering

Online Services

  • Responsive Website Design - Bootstrap and Foundation
  • Wordpress Website Setup and Development
  • Graphics for Social Media Campaigns
  • Website Set Up and Content Updating
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Short Video Editing
  • Email Newsletters
  • MailChimp Setup and Administration

Client Feedback

I am proud and humbled by my clients’ feedback. Many of them have found me through word of mouth referrals and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. Here’s what a few of them have shared with me.

Clients Have Included

  • Unifor
  • Canadian Union of Public Employees Ontario
    (CUPE Ontario)
  • Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario
  • The Web Host Industry Review (The WHIR)
  • Biometric Update
  • Ryerson Student Centre
  • Ram in the Rye Pub
  • Oakham Café
  • Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario (AMAPCEO)
  • Continuing Education Students' Association of Ryerson (CESAR)
  • Jack Layton Chair, Ryerson University
  • Canadian Federation of Students Ontario
  • Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services
  • Community One Foundation
  • The LGBT Youth Line
  • University of Toronto Student Affairs
  • CKLN 88.1FM
I have had the pleasure of working with Jenn on several projects. Her work is always high-quality and delivered in a timely fashion, despite very tight deadlines.
Craig Saunders, Communications Representative, CUPE
Jenn’s attention to detail and strong sense of urgency are just two of her many assets. I can always rely on her for whatever I require... there is no asking twice with Jenn! I have often remarked on how I wish I had 50 more of her!
Carolyn Birnbaum, Senior Account Executive, Genumark
Jenn always delivers incredible work. Her designs are fresh, effective and inspiring. She has an ability to develop kernels of ideas into powerful designs. Patient with my lack of technical knowledge, Jenn spends the time to ensure I fully understand. She always makes herself available and is clear about what is needed to get the work done. Jenn treats each job like it’s the most important piece of work she will ever do.
Jennifer Stacey, General Manager, Ryerson Student Centre

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I have the skills it takes to get the job done and am always willing to do what it takes to make your vision come to fruition. Work with me and you won't regret it.

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