Hi, I'm Kelly Donaldson, a creative and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in sales, advertising, marketing, and brand development. I thrive on finding solutions and developing new ideas, always aiming to deliver high-quality work while meeting deadlines. With a strong background in customer service and administration, I enjoy supporting teams and collaborating across different levels of an organization. Over the years, I've worked in various roles from production management to freelance creative services, helping both small and large businesses enhance their brand presence. I'm comfortable with a range of design and marketing tools and love contributing to events, trade shows, and team-building initiatives. I'm always eager to challenge the status quo and improve processes in creative and efficient ways.

Kelly Donaldson

Hi, I'm Kelly Donaldson, a creative and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in sales, advertising, marketing, and brand development. I thrive on finding solutions and developing new ideas, always aiming to deliver high-quality work while meeting deadlines. With a strong background in customer service and administration, I enjoy supporting teams and collaborating across different levels of an organization. Over the years, I've worked in various roles from production management to freelance creative services, helping both small and large businesses enhance their brand presence. I'm comfortable with a range of design and marketing tools and love contributing to events, trade shows, and team-building initiatives. I'm always eager to challenge the status quo and improve processes in creative and efficient ways.

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Hi, I’m Kelly Donaldson, a creative and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in sales, advertising, marketing, and brand development. I thrive on finding solutions and developing new ideas, always aiming to deliver high-quality work while meeting deadlines. With a strong background in customer service and administration, I enjoy supporting teams and collaborating across different levels of an organization.

Over the years, I’ve worked in various roles from production management to freelance creative services, helping both small and large businesses enhance their brand presence. I’m comfortable with a range of design and marketing tools and love contributing to events, trade shows, and team-building initiatives. I’m always eager to challenge the status quo and improve processes in creative and efficient ways.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Production Manager at OUR HOMES Media Group Inc
January 1, 2010 - June 18, 2024
Provide sales support, administration, customer service, and design for advertising content across multiple quarterly regional magazines.
Brand Consultant at Media Suite Inc.
January 1, 2010 - June 18, 2024
Offer brand consulting and development services to help businesses strengthen their brand identity.
Freelance Creative Services at Kelly D. Design
January 1, 2010 - June 18, 2024
Provide creative solutions and graphic design services for small and large businesses/non-profits, including contracts with major clients like WINNERS TJX Canada, Homesense, Gateway Casinos, and TC Printing. Services include brand consulting, pre-press, print brokerage, social media, promotional wear, photography, and content writing.
Corporate Creative Services – Designer/Marketing at NEBS, a DELUXE Corporation
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2010
Produced a variety of inbound/outbound marketing content in English and French, both print and digital, for NEBS Deluxe and its business partners. Conceptualized and presented marketing campaigns, participated as a tradeshow team member and exhibitor, moderated focus groups, and contributed to internal event planning. Achieved Lean Business Operations Bronze Level Certification.
National Accounts – Client Liaison at NEBS, a DELUXE Corporation
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Served as the sole designer and liaison for national accounts such as Castrol, Benjamin Moore, and Canadian Tire. Created custom print solutions on demand and developed brand guidelines.
Designer/Customer Service at NEBS Custom Printing
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2000
Original designer and salesperson for NEBS Custom Printing. Developed custom business solutions for small businesses, implemented automated processes, managed workflow, and trained/mentored staff.

Education

Advertising, Business & Management Studies at Georgian College
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992

Qualifications

Lean Business Operations, Bronze Level Certification
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization