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Hi, I’m Tinisha Edwards. With over two years of experience in customer service combined with a solid background in graphic design, I bring creativity and professionalism to everything I do. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to create brand-compliant visuals that elevate brand recognition and engage audiences effectively.
I am passionate about blending design principles with market trends to deliver high-quality, error-free marketing collateral. My strong attention to detail and adaptability to fast-paced environments have helped me successfully contribute to various projects and consistently drive sales and user engagement.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Sales Associate at Gap Inc.
January 1, 2023 - June 19, 2024Greeted and assisted customers professionally, processing shipments and maintaining product knowledge. Promoted loyalty programs to enhance customer retention and trained new employees through mentorship. Utilized trend awareness to improve shopping experiences and handled daily cash/debit transactions accurately. Addressed customer inquiries by phone and in-store, resolving issues professionally. Contributed to promotional flyers by providing graphic designs.
Graphic Designer at The Apparel Decorating Company
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Created and managed spreadsheets to improve workflow efficiency by 20%. Revised and finalized artwork based on client feedback, reducing production errors. Used Wilcom Embroidery Studio to produce EMB and DST files for custom apparel. Prepared print-ready files and managed DTF transfer orders to lower vendor costs. Conducted quality control checks to ensure product accuracy and contract compliance.
Graphic Design Internship at The STEAM Project
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Created concepts and designs using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator for the in-house graphic design team. Prepared sketches to represent the brand's image, revamping company logo and business cards for enhanced brand recognition. Led mind-mapping and research to develop design concepts aligned with the company’s visual identity and contributed to rebranding efforts supporting business growth.
Graphic Design Assistant at Nomadic Visuals
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Addressed production artwork concerns to ensure design accuracy. Managed responsibilities through a hybrid approach. Selected fonts, colors, and layouts tailored to each project. Applied traditional and digital drawing/painting techniques. Monitored work-in-progress to support the lead graphic designer across print, online, and electronic media projects.
Education
Bachelor of Design (Honours) - Graphic Design at OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023Diploma - Advanced Graphic Design at Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Associate Degree in Applied Arts - Visual Arts at Barbados Community College, Bridgetown, Barbados
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Highschool Diploma at The Ellerslie School, Bridgetown, Barbados
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
GAP Inc. Employee of the Month
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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