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I’m Laura Genova, a Surrey-based graphic artist with over a decade of experience in graphics, web design and development. I design marketing materials, brand assets, websites, and ads for print and web, and I’m proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, GIMP, Fireworks, and more. I love turning concepts into visually engaging experiences while staying true to brand guidelines and deadlines.
I’ve taught web design and graphic design courses, developed curricula, and led teams on freelance and campaign projects. I’m collaborative, creative, and driven to deliver polished work that meets client needs and business goals, even under tight timelines.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Freelance Graphic Artist
October 1, 2024 - PresentRemote position creating social media content, logos, banners, websites, and motion graphics using Adobe Suite. Followed established brand guidelines per company project.
Graphics Designer at Keenan Adams Election Campaign
October 1, 2024 - PresentRemote position creating online social media content using Photoshop. Followed established brand guidelines for the party.
Motion Graphics Design Assistant at Vancouver Film School
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Created motion graphics design video showcasing students work for school events for VFS using After Effects and Premiere; followed brand guidelines.
Web Design and Web Master Instructor at Yorkville College
August 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003Instructed and developed school curriculum for Dreamweaver, Photoshop, ImageReady, Fireworks, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, E-Commerce, CGI/PERL, ASP, PHP, JSP, Java, MySQL, Web Marketing, Project Management, UNIX, Server Administration and Security. Created school newspaper advertisements, brochures, and maintained website.
Web Design Instructor at PrimeTech Institute
October 1, 2000 - August 31, 2001Taught Dreamweaver, Photoshop, ImageReady, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, CGI/PERL, ASP, PHP, and Fireworks.
Web Designer at Netcastor Corp.
February 1, 2000 - August 31, 2001Converted documents to HTML, handled JavaScript and database data entry. Created graphics for banners, backgrounds and converted images to web-ready.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Self-employed (Surrey, BC)
October 1, 2024 - PresentRemote graphics design work creating social media content, logos, banners, websites, and motion graphics using Adobe Suite. Followed established brand guidelines per client project.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Self-Employed / Surrey, BC
October 1, 2024 - PresentRemote position creating social media content, logos, banners, websites, and motion graphics using Adobe Suite. Followed established brand guidelines per company project.
Graphic Designer at Freelance (Self-employed)
October 1, 2024 - PresentDesign marketing and promotional materials including social media graphics, logos, banners, websites, and motion graphics for clients across multiple industries; create visually engaging brand assets while maintaining brand guidelines; develop creative concepts and layouts for digital campaigns; produce deliverables using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects; collaborate with clients to ensure timely, accurate delivery.
Election Campaign Graphics Designer at Keenan Adams Election Campaign
October 1, 2024 - PresentRemote branded social media marketing materials and campaign graphics for digital outreach; developed visual content aligned with established campaign branding standards; delivered time-sensitive creative assets for online communications and promotional initiatives.
Education
2D Art and Animation Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Web Design Engineer Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 20002D Art and Animation Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 1, 2004 - May 15, 2026Flash Certificate at PrimeTech Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026Create A Scene at Udemy
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Video and Film Art Department Fundamentals at Udemy
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Motion Picture Industry Orientation at ActSafe Safety Association
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026WHMIS Certificate at Canada Safety Training Centre
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Workplace Violence and Harassment for Employees and Supervisors at Canada Safety Training Centre
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Skills for Today’s Workplace at Sources Empowered for Employment
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Mental Health First Aid Standard at Mental Health Commission of Canada
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Psychological First Aid - Self-Care, and For Others at Red Cross
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 20262 Day Standard First Aid Certificate w/ CPR and AED at St. Mark James Training
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 20262D Art and Animation Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Web Design Engineer Diploma at PrimeTech Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Flash Certificate at PrimeTech Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026Create A Scene – Video and Film Art Department Fundamentals at Udemy
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 20262D Art and Animation Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004Web Design Engineer Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
WHMIS Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Workplace Violence and Harassment for Employees and Supervisors
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Skills for Today’s Workplace Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Mental Health First Aid Standard
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Psychological First Aid - Self-Care, and For Others
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 20242 Day Standard First Aid Certificate w/ CPR and AED
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Create A Scene 2024 Video and Film Art Department Fundamentals Udemy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Web Design Engineer Diploma
January 1, 2000 - May 15, 2026Motion Picture Industry Orientation
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026WHMIS Certificate
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Workplace Violence and Harassment for Employees and Supervisors
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Skills for Today’s Workplace
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Mental Health First Aid Standard
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Psychological First Aid - Self-Care, and For Others
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 20262 Day Standard First Aid Certificate w/ CPR and AED
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 2026Create A Scene
January 1, 2024 - May 15, 20262 Day Standard First Aid Certificate w/ CPR and AED
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026WHMIS Certificate
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026Workplace Violence and Harassment for Employees and Supervisors
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026Mental Health First Aid Standard
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026Psychological First Aid - Self-Care, and For Others
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026Create A Scene – Video and Film Art Department Fundamentals
January 1, 2024 - May 21, 2026Flash Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026WHMIS Certificate
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026Workplace Violence and Harassment for Employees and Supervisors
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026Skills for Today’s Workplace Program
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026Mental Health First Aid Standard
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026Psychological First Aid - Self-Care, and For Others
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 20262 Day Standard First Aid Certificate w/ CPR and AED
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026Create A Scene
January 1, 2024 - June 5, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
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