Jana Rothwell
20+ Years Government, Non-Profit, Private Sector and Freelance
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613-240-8903
janarothwell@gmail.com
janarothwelldesigns.com
I am a passionate artist, who is dedicated to making the world a better place. Some might say that I am a perfectionist who is obsessed with the details. I love to create, draw, paint, teach, learn, share, and inspire!
As Confucius says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
As Confucius says, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Work Experience
Jana Rothwell Designs
Owner / Creative Director / Graphic Designer
Branding • Print and Web Design • Logos • Brochures • Posters • Signage • Rack cards • Event Programs • Websites • Social Media Marketing • Ads • Email Direct Marketing • Email Templates • PowerPoint Templates • Online Marketing Funnels • Chalkboard Illustrations
Client Consulting and Project Management
Client Consulting and Project Management
2008
- Present
Ontario, Canada
RBC Bluesfest
Graphic Designer / Digital and Print
Responsible for the design and production of both print and digital visual materials for the RBC Bluesfest music festival.
Projects included: onsite signage, event program, event brochure, website graphics and online advertising (FB, Instagram and Twitter campaigns)
Projects included: onsite signage, event program, event brochure, website graphics and online advertising (FB, Instagram and Twitter campaigns)
2018
- 2019
Ontario, Canada
CityFolk
Graphic Designer / Digital and Print
Responsible for the design and production of both print and digital visual materials for the CityFolk music festival.
Projects included: onsite signage, event program, event brochure, website graphics and online advertising (FB, Instagram and Twitter campaigns)
Projects included: onsite signage, event program, event brochure, website graphics and online advertising (FB, Instagram and Twitter campaigns)
2018
- 2019
Ontario, Canada
National Arts Centre
Graphic Designer / Digital and Print
Responsible for the design and production of both print and digital visual materials and publications that directly or indirectly enhanced the effective marketing and promotion of the NAC and for the efficient operation of the Graphics Department.
Worked on high profile projects such as: Oscar Peterson Permanent Commemoration, Glenn Gould Permanent Exhibit, Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, NAC 40th Anniversary, BC Scene, Ontario Scene, Northern Scene, Canada Dance Festival and Celebrity Chefs of Canada.
Worked on high profile projects such as: Oscar Peterson Permanent Commemoration, Glenn Gould Permanent Exhibit, Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, NAC 40th Anniversary, BC Scene, Ontario Scene, Northern Scene, Canada Dance Festival and Celebrity Chefs of Canada.
2008
- 2018
Ontario, Canada
Corel Corporation
Graphic Designer / Events Coordinator
Developed creative concepts and designed print and web ready artwork for all corporate internal events and programs;
Managed and creatively planned Corel KickOff 2007 and 2008, IPO Employee Celebration, Corel Draw X3 & WordPerfect X3 Product Launch Events, Corel Brand Launch Event (Globally);
Responsible for sourcing venues, product suppliers, event agenda, budget and creative concepts
Managed and creatively planned Corel KickOff 2007 and 2008, IPO Employee Celebration, Corel Draw X3 & WordPerfect X3 Product Launch Events, Corel Brand Launch Event (Globally);
Responsible for sourcing venues, product suppliers, event agenda, budget and creative concepts
2005
- 2008
Ontario, Canada
Business Owner
Owner
Entrepreneur Venture
Gourmet Gift Basket Company (inBaskets)
Gourmet Gift Basket Company (inBaskets)
2001
- 2005
Ontario, Canada
Cognos Incorporated
Web Designer, Corporate Communications
• Created and updated layout and graphics
• Developed UI and GUI for corporate site and online demos
• Worked closely with internal and international clients when designing promo pages
• Converted published print pieces to visually compatible web pages
• Enforced corporate branding standards throughout the web site and print jobs for visual integrity
• Designed graphic/HTML emails and advertisement banners
• Participated in strategic marketing with the internet marketing team and collateral group
• Developed UI and GUI for corporate site and online demos
• Worked closely with internal and international clients when designing promo pages
• Converted published print pieces to visually compatible web pages
• Enforced corporate branding standards throughout the web site and print jobs for visual integrity
• Designed graphic/HTML emails and advertisement banners
• Participated in strategic marketing with the internet marketing team and collateral group
1997
- 2001
Ontario, Canada
Education
Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Graphic Design Diploma
Graphic Design Diploma Program
Graduated with Honours, graduated in the top 5% of my class, won illustration and design contests, chosen as designer for the Parks Canada Web Project, voted class representative for Student Council and attained co-op placement on the web team with Cognos Inc.
Graduated with Honours, graduated in the top 5% of my class, won illustration and design contests, chosen as designer for the Parks Canada Web Project, voted class representative for Student Council and attained co-op placement on the web team with Cognos Inc.
Ontario, Canada
University Of Guelph
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts Major
Graduated with Honours, with focus on Art History and Theory
Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
Skills
Adobe Acrobat CC,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Illustrator CC,
Adobe Indesign CC,
Adobe Photoshop CC,
Asana,
Excel,
HTML,
Microsoft Powerpoint,
Photo Manipulation,
Quark Xpress,
Thrive Themes,
Trello,
Word,
WordPress,
Organizational and Management Skills
• Experienced in both digital and print production products
• Dedicated to deadline commitments
• Detail oriented
• Comfortable taking leadership roles, including Project Manager
• Confident working independently or in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working in busy environments
• Experience coordinating and leading meetings as well as other activities in a business setting
• Establish strong client/customer relationships by providing courteous and professional guidance and follow-up
• Strong problem solving and complaint resolution skills
• Dedicated to deadline commitments
• Detail oriented
• Comfortable taking leadership roles, including Project Manager
• Confident working independently or in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working in busy environments
• Experience coordinating and leading meetings as well as other activities in a business setting
• Establish strong client/customer relationships by providing courteous and professional guidance and follow-up
• Strong problem solving and complaint resolution skills
