Sandra Dee Adamack

Visual Designer Crafting Brand Identity through Graphics and Photography

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Results-oriented Graphic Designer proficient in developing creative marketing collateral for diverse projects. Establishes clear standards and enforces protocols for consistent, high-quality results. Talent for devising creative strategies. Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, copywriting and project management. Diverse experience acquired as a Marketing Specialist working with small businesses and self-employed individuals. Small Business Rebrand and New Brand Guidelines Development for startups and expanding small businesses. Software knowledge includes Microsoft Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and many more applications.

Specialties: Brand Graphic Design, WordPress Website Design with Elementor Page Builder, Wix Website Design, Personal Brand Photography, Product Photography and Social Media Design.

Work Experience

Dee Graphiques

Brand Strategist & Photographer

• Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
• Developed creative and innovative designs, graphics and visual content such as logos, illustrations and typography for print, web and video projects (print materials, banners, signs and social media campaigns).
• Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
• Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
• Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
• Wrote engaging marketing, advertising, and website copy.
• Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
• Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
• Completed final touches for projects before rollout, such as images sizes and font selection.
February 2008 - Present British Columbia, Canada

Dee Graphiques

Professional Photographer

• Planned and prepared for ON-LOCATION and STUDIO SHOOTS.
• Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
• Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
• Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
• Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
• Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
• Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
• Increased production rates by regulating workflow to meet consumer needs.
• Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
• Managed correspondence with clients, documented interactions and tracked data transfers with manual and automated strategies.
• Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
• Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, close Headshots and Portrait sales and increase revenue.
• Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
• Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
February 2008 - Present British Columbia, Canada

Dee Graphiques

[on-site client] Administrative Office Manager | Brand Designer

• Led research & discovery of ArborGold landscaping CRM software and provided an action plan for installation and implementation.
• Created digital filing system to reduce paper usage and toner consumption.
• Led reorganization of office procedures and execution of minor office renovations (furniture acquisitions) and hardware investments (computer hard drive, computer monitor, laser printer, assorted computer gear for day-to-day office workflow).
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop original artwork, logos, illustrations and typography for range of print, web and video projects.
• Developed brand strategy and brand guidelines to construct appealing designs for print materials, banners, signs, website and social media platforms.
• Designed, implemented and maintained new website, Facebook Business Page, Instagram Business Account, and managed two Google Business Profiles.
• Cultivated mobile-friendly designs for variety of platforms.
• Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
• Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
• Created mobile work environment using cloud-based document management system (Google, Asana) and web-based accounting system (Wave, Zoho).
• Established workflow processes and implemented daily productivity monitoring with upcoming monthly workload forecast and scheduling.
• Managed daily database administration.
• Organized office inventory activities, ordered approved orders and stocked and received shipments.
March 2022 - September 2022 British Columbia, Canada

Mosaic North America

Associate Sales Representative | HP

Hewlett-Packard | HP Development Company, L.P.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
• Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
• Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
• Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
• Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
• Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
• Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
March 2018 - October 2018 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Photos Unlimited Inc.

Professional Photographer

• Planned and prepared for ON-LOCATION SHOOTS.
• Scheduled and booked locations for 6-10 photo shoots per week, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
• Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
• Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
• Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
• Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
April 2015 - October 2016 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Photos Unlimited Portrait Studios

Professional Photographer

• Planned and prepared for STUDIO SHOOTS.
• Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
• Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
• Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
• Increased production rates by regulating workflow to meet consumer needs.
• Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
• Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
• Leveraged mechanical mounting systems to improve focus and image stability.
• Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
• Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
• Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
• Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
• Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
• Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients, close Family Portrait Session sales and increase revenue.
November 2014 - January 2015 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Education

LinkedIn

Certificate in Digital Marketing Foundations

Certification Online
2021 - 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Alison

Diploma in Web Design

Certification Online
2015 - 2015 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dawson College

Certificate in Preparation for Output & Press

Certification On-Site
September 1995 - December 1995 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Dawson College

Graphic Design II

Course On-Site
January 1995 - March 1995 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Dawson College

Graphic Design I

Course On-Site
September 1994 - December 1994 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lasalle College

AEC in Computer Graphics

Course On-Site | College Inter-Dec
September 1991 - November 1991 Quebec, Canada

Languages

English (Native),
French (Fluent),

Skills

Acrobat, Adobe CC, Dreamweaver, Flash, Garageband, Hitfilm Express, Illustrator, Lightroom, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Other Related Software, Photoshop, Premiere, Quicktime Pro, Web Premium, WordPress,

Volunteer

White Rock Players Club: volunteering as backstage crew, lighting tech, props assistant, set design crew, portrait photographer, set stills photographer (December 2010 to April 2013, 2017 to present).

Gospel Sundays at the Reggae Cafe: volunteering portrait photography, retouching, video montage, social media presence. (December 2014 to to ongoing January 2015).

YPOSBC - Young Peoples' Opera Society of BC: volunteering as graphic designer, WordPress web designer (July 2012 to July 2013).