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After completing my Marketing degree in Simon Fraser University, I decided it was time to pursue my long-held passion for graphic design. Never somone to do something half-heartedly, I enrolled in Emily Carr University of Art and Design's 2D Design Certifiate, while working full time as Branding, Graphic, and Marketing Specialist in Nature's Expression, a wholesale company in Richmond, British Columbia.

In Spring 2008, I have completed the 2D Design Certificate and am eager to pursue a career in graphic design. My first major design project was the creation of THE NAIL ART BOOK, designed and written by myself. It was a fun and exciting project where I got to express my interest in the subject of Nail Art while demonstrated my graphic design skill.

In addition to THE NAIL ART BOOK, I have also designed new company logo, several company websites and other design projects. For the full list of my works, please visit my portfolio.

Key Qualifications
  1. Strong computer skills demonstrated by proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HTML, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  2. Effective oral and written communication skills developed through business communication and practical writing courses
  3. Proven organizational abilities with attention to detail and ability to work effectively both as an individual and as a team.
  4. Sound experience in managing and coordinating events through participating in the Student Marketing Association
  5. Able to type 70+ WPM

Detailed Profile

Name: Elayne Wong

Education:
Emily Carr University of Art and Design <2007 - 2008>
2D Design Certificate

Simon Fraser University < 2001 - 2006 >
Bachelor of Business Administration (1st class honor)
Concentration: Marketing

Kansai Gaidai University <August - December 2004 >
International Exchange Program
  • One of the three successful participants in this competitive program

Academic Achievements:
Golden Key International Honor Society
Invited member

  • Honor achieved by the top 15% student of each faculty

BC American Marketing Association
Collegiate Chapter Outstanding Service Award

Volunteer Experiences:

BBA Yearbook Committee, SFU     Burnaby, BC
Editor              < 2005 - 2006 >                            
  • Initiated and started the yearbook committee from scratch.
  • Recruited and trained new executives to develop their own skills to assist the development of the yearbook project
  • Directed the promotion team to develop and revise marketing plans to increase the awareness of the yearbook project and to encourage content submission from students and faculty.
  • Edited and approved section designers’ works
Student Marketing Association (SMA), SFU
VP Advertising and Promotion      < 2001 – 2005 >
  • Participated in coordinating of various marketing-related events which help branded the SMA as a professional business club
  • Helped create a link between industry professionals and students by organizing networking events on campus
  • Researched and prepared correspondence and reports on major events to assist future event coordinators to ensure continuity in the organizational hierarchy
  • Negotiated an arrangement on budgeting and expenditure between SMA and sponsoring organizations

Work Experiences:
Nature’s Expression       Richmond, BC Canada
Branding, Graphic & Marketing Specialist  < Oct 06 – Feb 08 >

  • Conceptualized and designed new company logo to incorporate the owner’s vision while portray a clean, natural company image
  • Developed and executed marketing plan to differentiate Nature’s Expression from competitors and reinforce brand image
  • Designed a user-friendly and attractive company website, which greatly assisted existing customers in their buying decision and attracted approx. 120 new customers in 4 months
  • Applied graphic design skills to repackage existing products to match the newly defined company branding image
  • Practiced photography skill to take product photos and create attractive composition to match the annual catalogue
  • Designed and organized annual catalogue based on predetermined theme
  • Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills with various printers to ensure top quality and cost-effective printing services



IGC International Sales, Inc.    Delta, BC Canada
Shipping & Customer Service Coordinator

  • Provided excellent customer services and cares to coordinate different customer requests

  • Designed a user-friendly and creative company website (used from Feburary 2004 to June 2006), which attracted many companies and resulted in approx. $5000 in sales during my Co-op term

  • Dealt with unexpected situation and resolved conflicts between suppliers, shippers, and customers to build strong team environments and open communications

Languages:
English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Basic Japanese
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