Brenda Bezell

Brenda Bezell Special Skills I am Skilled in: • Adobe Photoshop • Illustrator • Flash • In Design • Publication design • Photo retouching • Matte painting • Graphic design • Consultations • Creative writing • Drawing • Photography • Public speaking Special courses: • Speaking • Theater • Film Acting • Drawing • Watercolor • Oil Painting • Graphic Design • Speech Writing • Computer Word Processing • Photoshop Employment Freelance Designer (Ex: 2011 - present) Various I primarily translate marketing strategies into effective designs. I design layouts, print and digital pieces including business cards, booklets, packaging, illustrations, infographics, emails templates, ad banners, etc. I work with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with vision as well as working autonomously on key projects managing time and resources to hit deadlines, transmit files and bring projects to completion. Visual Brand Developer (Ex: 2017 - present) Pure Maple Water From the beginning I developed the visual identity of this brand by taking cues from the owner’s ideas and the demographics we were targeting and translating them into a powerful visual image. Graphic and Interior Design Instructor (Ex: 2013 - 2017) LaSalle College International Vancouver I was responsible for: • Delivering instruction that meets module and program objectives as set out in the curriculum • Evaluating student performance fairly and consistently • Contributing to the development of curriculum and instructional materials • Acting in a manner that upholds the College standards • Participating in College and Program Activities and Hosting Workshops Advertising/Graphics Department (Ex: 2013 - current) Scandesigns / Muse and Merchant I create and design all weekly ads, meet deadlines for publication, update the website and create branding concepts, mailers and signage. Chief Marketing Director (Ex: 2010 - 12) Harvey Cohen Learning Systems I was in charge of seeking out new businesses and the re branding of Mr. Cohen’s business training and education programs. Freelance Commercial Fashion Contract Worker. (Ex: 2000 - 12) Various Employers Experience as a promotion hostess, stylist and commercial print model for the past 10 years. My strength is in my ability to host, interview and public speak. My skills in this area include: marketing and promotions work, instructing classes, business etiquette Library Page City of Burnaby I organized materials and helped the public use the computer catalog. (Ex:-) Skating instructor City of New Westminister Creatively teaching children ages 4 to 12 figure skating skills. (Ex: 2005 - 06) General Worker Franklin tool company Assembling package design and shipping. (Ex: 2005 - 06) Personal Assistant Renee B I answered ran errands, checked email, drove and managed appointments. (Ex: 1999 - 04) Education I am Skilled in: • Layout design • Web graphics • Packaging • Logos • Templates • Brand Identity • Marketing Materials • Photo Editing • Computer illustration • Hand Illustration • Typography • Colour Theory • Brochures • Business Cards • Social Media Campaigns Lasalle College International Vancouver Years Attended Diploma in Graphic Design (Ex: 2011 - 2012) Capilano College SFU Douglas College Langara College University attendance with specialization in art history, gender relations, forensic psychology and criminology. • Coaching diploma • Associates Degree in Art History • Associates Degree in Women’s Studies (Ex: 1999 - 2011) Shadbolt center for the Arts Burnaby, BC (Ex:-) http://brendahostsdesigns.wixsite.com/brenda