Designer & Illustrator

RACHEL MAK

Calgary, AB T*H *Y* 403-***-**** ******.****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To confidently utilize my skills in Digital Media & Communications to create and strengthen future opportunities for success as an individual passionate in the creative arts

GENERAL SKILLS

• Strong Communication

• Adaptable

• Creative Mindset

• Interpersonal Skills

• Passionate

• Engaging

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite

• HTML

• CSS/PHP

• Content Creation

• Microsoft Office

• Instagram/Twitter/Facebook

• Editing

• Data Analytics

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance – Graphic Art and Designer - 2013 – Present

• Create engaging content for various clientele

• Maintain day-to-day interactions on social media platforms to build a following

• Design unique print materials including business cards, brochures, and logos

• Assist in marketing for clientele including social media platforms, campaign designs, and web development Freelance – Makeup Artist - 2016 – Present

• Assist clients with hair & makeup for events including: Filming, Photoshoots, Beauty Editorials, Social Events

• Create a strong online presence to further reach and engage followers for growth opportunities

• Worked with Sophia Models Intl. – Makeup & Hair

Editorial Work, Beauty Editorial, Standard Portfolio Building, Filming, Fashion Show

• Makeup Artist for South Asian Bridal Expo

Lead Beauty Advisor (Retail) – NYX Professional Chinook - October, 2017 – Present

• Maintain and organize assigned area, including product merchandising

• Working effectively as both an individual and as a team to ensure quality customer experience, and to maintain store vision to company standards

• Increased sales and maintained top sales for 2018 Sample Coordinator – Direct Focus Marketing & Communications - May, 2018 – August, 2018

• Assisted 3-4 studio projects weekly, while coordinating multiple sets to ensure proficiency

• Organized large volumes of clothing, accessories, and other wearable items on a daily basis, in addition to maintaining a data entry of all inventory used for each set

• Maintained and acted as a liaison between client and company

• Worked as a team and as an individual to accomplish goals and strict deadlines Sales Associate (Retail) – The Face Shop Chinook - July, 2017 – October, 2017

• Worked as a team, and as an individual to achieve both store goals and personal goals.

• Ensured the store was consistently well stocked, organized, and hygienic

• Provided customers with exceptional service, in addition building a positive employee/customer relationship EDUCATION

Diploma of New Media Production and Design – 2014 – Present SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary, AB

• Certified in Adobe CC Photoshop

• Experience with: DLSR cameras, audio/video equipment COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, Calgary, AB – 2013 – Present

• Sub-Lead Position since 2015

• Multi-manage a team of 35+ Volunteers, while assisting other Leads

• Handling secure and private information

• Given tasks that both require the qualification to lead a team, and excellent organizational skills, including strong communication skills.

Volunteer Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo, Edmonton, AB – 2016 – Present

• Recruited as sub-team lead based on previous experience and qualifications

• Responsible for tech and radios during the duration of the event

• Coordinated a team of 35+ Volunteers to ensure expo functionality

• Took lead in providing volunteer engagement, activities, and experiences REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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