RESUME – JAY KOVACS
Contact address: **/*** ***** ******
Kingsford NSW 2032
Telephone: 043*******
Email: ***.******@*******.***
Date of Birth: 15 April 1990
EDUCATION:
****-**** ********** ** Canberra
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce/Media
2003-2008 Marcellin College Randwick
OTHER EDUCATIONAL AWARDS
Higher School Certificate 2008
Marcellin Mentoring Program – Nominated volunteer
TRAINING COURSES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Liquor Administration Board:
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
St John’s Ambulance First Aid Certificate
GENERIC SKILLS:
Originality and Creativity
Visual Representations
Adobe Illustrator
Research Design
Social Media Platforms
Illustration Preparation
Administering Social Media Accounts
WORK AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:
January 2022-Current Totus group- Graphic Designer/Social media manager
Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to develop new images. Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes. Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures. Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images. Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns. Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects.
August 2021- Current Uber Driver-
Customer pickup/drop off
October 2021- Current Toll International-
Packing pallet, unloading, Safety management, customer queries, order changes/cancellations.
September 2017- April 2021 Processworx, Graphic Designer
Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners and signs. Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods. Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments. Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection. Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones. Put together videos for social media, advertising and informational purposes. Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects. Researched trends and projected changes in the industry to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
July 2016-July 2017 Western Glass, Social media manager
Increased customer engagement through social media. Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media. Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships. Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results. Created videos and managed YouTube channel to strengthen company reputation. Identified target market and key segments through in-depth analysis of markets and related trends. Devised strategies and roadmaps to support product vision and value to business. Utilized techniques such as cold calling, networking and prospecting to develop new leads.
Apr 2014- Dec 2015 Guidera O'Connor, Graphic Designer
Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to develop new images. Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes. Promoted company's events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures. Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images. Created design work for print and digital sales and marketing campaigns. Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects.
Aug 2011- Dec 2015 Beer Wine and spirits (BWS)- Coogee
Manager, Safe handling, roster/stock planning, Opening/Closing
Dec 2010 – Aug 2011 Tea Gardens Hotel – Bondi Junction
Bottleshop Attendant, Safe handling, Stock handling, Event organizing, Opening/Closing the business.
2008- St Vincent de Paul – Tempe – Volunteer service
Stockhand, service and labour
REFEREES:
Aiden Murchison- Former Assistant Manager, BWS Coogee
Phone: 041*******
Work Phone: 96652233
Anita Clarke -Former Manager/Supervisor, Processworx
Mobile: 041*-******
Email: *****.******@********.***.**
Jules smith- Former Manager, Totus Group
Mobile: 043*-******
Rachel Barnois- Former Manager, Western Glass
Mobile: 043*-******
James Towney- Former Manager, Guidera O'Connor
Mobile – N/A
Email: ***********@*******.***