I'm Olya Sereda, a graphic designer with 16 years of experience in design and advertising across a variety of industries. I specialize in innovative design solutions and project delivery, supported by a professional design diploma. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that communicate clearly and effectively. I've led and contributed to numerous projects that increased brand awareness and client engagement. I thrive on solving creative problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering on-brand, on-time creative that resonates with audiences.

Olya Sereda

I'm Olya Sereda, a graphic designer with 16 years of experience in design and advertising across a variety of industries. I specialize in innovative design solutions and project delivery, supported by a professional design diploma. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that communicate clearly and effectively. I've led and contributed to numerous projects that increased brand awareness and client engagement. I thrive on solving creative problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering on-brand, on-time creative that resonates with audiences.

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I’m Olya Sereda, a graphic designer with 16 years of experience in design and advertising across a variety of industries. I specialize in innovative design solutions and project delivery, supported by a professional design diploma. I enjoy turning ideas into visuals that communicate clearly and effectively.

I’ve led and contributed to numerous projects that increased brand awareness and client engagement. I thrive on solving creative problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering on-brand, on-time creative that resonates with audiences.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at The Golden Year (Jewelry Company)
July 20, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Developed innovative graphic designs that increased branding and communication effectiveness by 40%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine messaging strategies, ensuring alignment with market trends. Worked on user interface design as well as typography and branding.
Graphic Designer at Lotus Trade / Marketing
March 20, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Developed innovative graphic designs for a chain of stores selling household chemicals and cosmetics. Increased brand awareness and engagement. Organized numerous promotional projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specs. Contributed to branding and UI/typography needs.
Bakery Clerk at Food Store Co-op
March 20, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Customer service and operations support in a co-op grocery setting.
Graphic Designer at T-FLOW Printing & Signage
September 20, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Developed all kinds of outdoor advertising banners, boards, signs, and window ads; designed business cards and leaflets; produced printed promotional products.
Bakery Clerk at Food Store Co-op
March 20, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Customer service in bakery department, assisting customers and maintaining store presentation.
Graphic Designer at Golden Queen Jewelry Company
March 20, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Developed innovative graphic designs to increase branding and communication effectiveness; improved brand awareness and engagement.
Graphic Designer at Lotus Trade/Marketing (Ukraine)
March 20, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Created marketing materials and visual communications; collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine messaging strategies and branding; contributed to branding and visual identity.
Graphic Designer at Chain of stores selling household chemicals and cosmetics
July 20, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Graphic design for in-store signage, branding, and promotional materials; collaborated with marketing team to maintain brand consistency across channels.
Graphic Designer at The Golden Year (Jewelry Company)
March 20, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Developed innovative graphic designs that increased branding and communication effectiveness by 40%; organized promotional projects from concept to execution; ensured timely delivery and adherence to client specs.
Senior Graphic Designer at Golden Queen (Jewelry Company) / Advertising Professional
March 20, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Developed and executed targeted advertising campaigns, increasing brand awareness and engagement rates by 60%; collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine messaging strategies, ensuring alignment with market trends; worked on user interface design, typography and branding.
Bakery Clerk at Food Store Co-op
March 20, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Customer service, cash handling, stocking and general store duties.
Senior Graphic Designer at T-Flow Printing & Signage
September 20, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Full-cycle graphic design for outdoor advertising banners, boards, signs, window signage, business cards and promotional materials; led design efforts from concept to production in Winnipeg.

Education

Bachelor in Graphic Design at Kyiv Institute of Advertising
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at Kyiv Institute of Advertising
September 20, 2008 - June 20, 2013
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Kyiv Institute of Advertising
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2013

Qualifications

IC Stars Service Digital Drawing
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Customer Service & Loss Prevention Training
May 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
IC STAR Service - Digital Drawing Training
December 20, 2022 - March 20, 2023
Customer Service & Loss Prevention Training
May 20, 2025 - May 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Education