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Hi, I’m Marlene, a seasoned graphic designer with over 28 years of experience and a strong background in financial marketing. I thrive in high-pressure environments, paying close attention to detail while managing multiple projects efficiently. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams and leveraging my design expertise to create impactful and brand-compliant communications.
I’m always eager to learn and grow professionally, keeping up with the latest tools and design trends. When I’m not working, you’ll find me indulging in knitting, skincare, and a strong interest in health and wellness.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Production Artist at BT/A Advertising
January 1, 2008 - June 22, 2024Delivering high-quality communications for an industry-leading mutual fund company. Ensuring all work adheres to brand standards, compliance requirements, and AODA remediation guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Excel Funds Management Inc.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Developing the company’s communications and awareness strategies from initial conception to final execution. Providing overall vision and branding direction for all marketing communications. Collaborating with the sales team and clients to achieve their goals and objectives effectively.
Graphic Designer at pulp&fiber
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Overseeing all aspects of a small business, including graphic design, customer service, quoting, and purchasing. Effectively managing production timelines and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of client needs.
Freelance Web and Print Designer at EPI Creative
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008Maintaining and updating content on existing websites to enhance traffic and user experience. Building interactive web pages by incorporating animations, streaming video, and sound. Managing and preparing files for reproduction to ensure high-quality output.
Customer Service Representative at Danka Services – Trimark Site
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Delivering reprographics services to customers requiring high quality and quick turnaround times. Tracking both on-site and off-site production to ensure efficiency. Generating additional clients and revenue by offering desktop services. Managing invoicing, inventory control, and performing equipment repairs. Resolving complex printing issues for colleagues and clients to maintain operational excellence.
Senior Production Artist at BT/A Advertising
January 1, 2008 - June 17, 2024Delivering high-quality communications for an industry-leading mutual fund company. Ensuring all work adheres to brand standards, compliance requirements, and AODA remediation guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Excel Funds Management Inc.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Developing the company’s communications and awareness strategies from initial conception to final execution. Providing overall vision and branding direction for all marketing communications. Collaborating with the sales team and clients to achieve their goals and objectives effectively.
Graphic Designer at pulp&fiber
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Overseeing all aspects of a small business, including graphic design, customer service, quoting, and purchasing. Effectively managing production timelines and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of client needs.
Freelance Web and Print Designer at EPI Creative
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008Maintaining and updating content on existing websites to enhance traffic and user experience. Building interactive web pages by incorporating animations, streaming video, and sound. Managing and preparing files for reproduction to ensure high-quality output.
Customer Service Representative at Danka Services – Trimark Site
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Delivering reprographics services to customers requiring high quality and quick turnaround times. Tracking both on-site and off-site production to ensure efficiency. Generating additional clients and revenue by offering desktop services. Managing invoicing, inventory control, and performing equipment repairs. Resolving complex printing issues for colleagues and clients to maintain operational excellence.
Senior Production Artist at BT/A Advertising
January 1, 2008 - June 20, 2024Delivering high-quality communications for an industry-leading mutual fund company. Ensuring all work adheres to brand standards, compliance requirements, and AODA remediation guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Excel Funds Management Inc.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Developing the company’s communications and awareness strategies from initial conception to final execution. Providing overall vision and branding direction for all marketing communications. Collaborating with the sales team and clients to achieve their goals and objectives effectively.
Graphic Designer at pulp&fiber
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Overseeing all aspects of a small business, including graphic design, customer service, quoting, and purchasing. Effectively managing production timelines and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of client needs.
Freelance Web and Print Designer at EPI Creative
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008Maintaining and updating content on existing websites to enhance traffic and user experience. Building interactive web pages by incorporating animations, streaming video, and sound. Managing and preparing files for reproduction to ensure high-quality output.
Customer Service Representative at Danka Services – Trimark Site
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Delivering reprographics services to customers requiring high quality and quick turnaround times. Tracking both on-site and off-site production to ensure efficiency. Generating additional clients and revenue by offering desktop services. Managing invoicing, inventory control, and performing equipment repairs. Resolving complex printing issues for colleagues and clients to maintain operational excellence.
Senior Production Artist at BT/A Advertising
January 1, 2008 - June 29, 2024Delivering high-quality communications for an industry-leading mutual fund company. Ensuring all work adheres to brand standards, compliance requirements, and AODA remediation guidelines.
Graphic Designer at Excel Funds Management Inc.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Developing the company’s communications and awareness strategies from initial conception to final execution. Providing overall vision and branding direction for all marketing communications. Collaborating with the sales team and clients to achieve their goals and objectives effectively.
Graphic Designer at pulp&fiber
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Overseeing all aspects of a small business, including graphic design, customer service, quoting, and purchasing. Effectively managing production timelines and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of client needs.
Freelance Web and Print Designer at EPI Creative
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008Maintaining and updating content on existing websites to enhance traffic and user experience. Building interactive web pages by incorporating animations, streaming video, and sound. Managing and preparing files for reproduction to ensure high-quality output.
Customer Service Representative at Danka Services – Trimark Site
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Delivering reprographics services to customers requiring high quality and quick turnaround times. Tracking both on-site and off-site production to ensure efficiency. Generating additional clients and revenue by offering desktop services. Managing invoicing, inventory control, and performing equipment repairs. Resolving complex printing issues for colleagues and clients to maintain operational excellence.
Education
Diploma at Humber College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Diploma at International Academy of Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Certificate at Humber College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Certificate at International Academy of Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Certificate at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997College Diploma at Humber College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Coursework at International Academy of Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Coursework at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Diploma at Humber College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Diploma at International Academy of Design
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998Diploma at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Customer Service Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025AODA trained
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Customer Service Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025AODA trained
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025AODA trained
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Customer Service Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for Photoshop
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Customer Service Certificate
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010AODA trained
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Industry Experience
Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other, Retail, Consumer Goods
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