I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

Danka Spano

I'm a designer from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other designers. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please mention it. --- **Employment and project experience** **Senior Designer** Apple Inc. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **UX Designer** Airbnb Inc. _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Employment and project experience

Senior Designer Apple Inc.
January 2017 - March 2017

UX Designer Airbnb Inc.
January 2019 - March 2019

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer, Owner at Danka S Designs
January 1, 2014 - June 14, 2024
Offering Graphic Design and Web Design services Canada wide for startup businesses and established companies. Services include logo design, business cards, flyers, brochures, books, stand up banners, signs, labels, booklets, vectorizing logos, social media creation for business such as Facebook, Instagram, and more. Also involved in selling websites, content writing, reviewing completed projects, and dealing with clients directly over email and phone nationwide.
Senior Graphic Designer at Zircon Graphics
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Designed various creative projects from concept to completion including logos, brochures, business cards, flyers, signs, stand up banners, booth displays, vehicle decals/wraps, and door decals. Greeted walk-in clients, took orders, and discussed design requirements. Produced signs of various sizes ensuring proper fit on measured materials. Communicated efficiently with other departments to solve and prevent problems. Responsible for content writing, placing online print orders, daily opening and closing tasks, invoicing, payments, and social media setups including Facebook, Instagram, and Google My Business. Clients included Orange Theory Fitness, Enmax, University of Lethbridge, and others.
Senior Graphic Designer/Lead at Strand Media Corporation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Designed various creative projects from concept to completion. Provided management lead and professional guidance to a team of two graphic designers; coordinated projects, managed proofs, content creation/design, gave feedback, and oversaw quality work completion on time. Acted as focal point for all graphics related information on assigned projects. Responsible for quotes, billing, answering phones, problem evaluation, corrective action planning, and holiday office decor. Managed archiving of electronic files. Clients included Boston Pizza, City of Lacombe, Dynamite Oilfield & Precision Drilling, and others.
Graphic Designer/Marketing (Three Month Contract) at Parkland Fuel Corporation/Fas Gas
January 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Designed and coordinated marketing materials for print and web. Researched, developed, and implemented marketing programs through print material, signage, brochures, billboards, etc. Responsible for interior and exterior graphics for Fas Gas. Coordinated day-to-day activities with external agencies, suppliers, and print companies. Worked closely with other departments to ensure brand messaging of Fas Gas, Esso, and Race Trac. Met with clients, account teams, marketing managers and coordinators to discuss client goals and objectives. Clients included Old Dutch and Lotto Max.
Graphic Designer at Raven Printing
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Created and produced corporate logos, business cards, postcards, door hangers, billboards, tickets, labels, flyers, brochures, letterheads, envelopes, menus, booklets, books, posters, signs, banners, calendars, forms, and notepads. Performed photo retouching, colour matching, and image scanning. Trained and supervised junior graphic designers. Managed multiple projects simultaneously including research, proofing, and file setup for print and press. Collaborated with clients to create vision and designs meeting deadlines. Operated digital printer Ikon 550 for printing and scanning. Coordinated repairs to printing machines and ordered production supplies. Clients included Toyota, Honda, Terroco Drilling Ltd., Casper Oilfield, Shunda Construction, and others.

Education

Bachelor at Medicine Hat College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Real Estate & Construction, Retail