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Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a passionate and detail-loving designer with over 15 years of experience in branding, illustration, and digital design. I am a hard-working and focussed woman who puts my whole self into what I do and it reflects in my work and relationships I build with my clients. I am proof that working hard and leading with heart can go hand in hand. My goal is always to create meaningful, stand-out work that leaves a lasting impression and helps brands shine.…Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a passionate and detail-loving designer with over 15 years of experience in branding, illustration, and digital design. I am a hard-working and focussed woman who puts my whole self into what I do and it reflects in my work and relationships I build with my clients. I am proof that working hard and leading with heart can go hand in hand. My goal is always to create meaningful, stand-out work that leaves a lasting impression and helps brands shine.

Amanda Crane

Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +3

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Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a passionate and detail-loving designer with over 15 years of experience in branding, illustration, and digital design. I am a hard-working and focussed woman who puts my whole self into what I do and it reflects in my work and relationships I build with my clients. I am proof that working hard and leading with heart can go hand in hand. My goal is always to create meaningful, stand-out work that leaves a lasting impression and helps brands shine.…Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a passionate and detail-loving designer with over 15 years of experience in branding, illustration, and digital design. I am a hard-working and focussed woman who puts my whole self into what I do and it reflects in my work and relationships I build with my clients. I am proof that working hard and leading with heart can go hand in hand. My goal is always to create meaningful, stand-out work that leaves a lasting impression and helps brands shine.

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Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a passionate and detail-loving designer with over 15 years of experience in branding, illustration, and digital design.

I am a hard-working and focussed woman who puts my whole self into what I do and it reflects in my work and relationships I build with my clients. I am proof that working hard and leading with heart can go hand in hand. My goal is always to create meaningful, stand-out work that leaves a lasting impression and helps brands shine.

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Language

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Work Experience

Home Stager at Spacefully Yours

December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Created homes that appeal to future buyers with a keen eye for color. Balanced texture and color to harmonize styles fitting the home’s era. Prepared moodboards to help interior design clients visualize and achieve their desired look and style.

Showroom Consultant at Gerrand Floorings

December 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025

Provided flooring and color consulting to customers for aesthetically balanced designs. Set up showroom displays and organized samples and labeling. Managed customer service areas, showroom facilities, and administrative tasks including quotes and order processing.

Home Stager at Spacefully Yours

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Eye for colour to create homes that appeal to future buyers. Balanced texture and colour to harmonise different styles. Moodboards for interior design clients to help achieve the desired look.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Creative Crane Studio

January 1, 2022 - Present

Obsessed with getting details right and perfectionist in alignment and final checks. Managed client relationships, marketing, admin, quotes, and overall business running. Adapted and broadened design skills to serve various client industries, constantly eager to learn new things.

Professional Organiser / Administration at Sort My House

December 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025

Helped clients reduce stress with manageable organized systems tailored to individual needs in every room. Managed time effectively to produce and package products sold online including labels and drawer dividers. Developed empathy to understand client needs.

Student at The Interior Design Institute

December 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025

Achieved a Diploma in Interior Design with a perfect 10/10 average. Gained broad and valuable knowledge across all areas of interior design. Discovered passion for helping people create homes that truly feel like theirs.

Showroom Consultant at Gerrand Floorings

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Knowledge in flooring and colour consulting to help customers create a balanced look. Visual merchandising: set up showroom with display boards and samples. Management of customer service areas, showroom and facilities. Administration tasks: creating quotes, taking orders, updating Trade Me account, and creating processes.

Professional Organiser/Admin at Sort My House

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Organised systems for households to reduce stress. Empathy to adapt to individual client needs. Time management and packaging products for website sales (vinyl labels, drawer dividers, etc.).

Student at The Interior Design Institute

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Succeeder: Diploma with a 10/10 average across 12 modules. Broad knowledge across interior design and a passion for helping people create homes they love.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Creative Crane Studio

December 31, 2015 - July 15, 2025

Inhouse Graphic Designer for Advertising & Marketing at ABC Business Sales

December 31, 2011 - July 15, 2025

Managed advertising and marketing efforts. Produced the quarterly ABC Business Opportunities Magazine and maintained company websites. Created weekly advertisements while coordinating with account managers and managing timelines.

Owner/Freelance Graphic Designer at Creative Crane Studio

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

All-rounder with experience in client relationships, marketing, admin, quotes, and running a business. Adaptable across a range of industries. Willingness to learn and a keen eye for detail to deliver high-quality design every time.

Graphic Layout Artist at ABC Photosigns

December 31, 2008 - July 15, 2025

Created real estate signs and marketing collateral. Built trusted relationships with real estate agents through great customer service. Took initiative to redesign the company's brand identity including logo and branding materials.

Inhouse Graphic Designer for Advertising & Marketing at ABC Business Sales

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Overseeing advertising and marketing. Created the quarterly ABC Business Opportunities Magazine; maintained websites for ABC, Real Commercial, NZ Trucking Association and NZ Shores. Time management: produced weekly advertisements and liaised with account managers.

Footwear, Grocery and Clothing Assistant at The Warehouse

December 31, 2007 - July 15, 2025

Gained experience in product restocking and tidying departments. Delivered excellent customer service by assisting shoppers and managing the changing room area. Took on merchandising responsibility for the clothing department each season, including styling models and creating appealing displays.

Graphic Layout Artist at ABC Photosigns

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Created real estate signs and marketing collateral. Provided strong customer service by building trust with real estate agents. Initiated redesign of the company’s brand identity including a new logo and branding materials.

Assistant at The Warehouse

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Gained skills in product restocking and department tidiness. Delivered great customer service and merchandise the clothing department each season when new stock arrived, including model styling and creating intuitive layouts.