Jennifer Stubbs – Resume

JENNIFER STUBBS Toronto, ON

 

Summary

A dedicated and resourceful professional with a background in graphic design, project management and new media initiatives, looking for a challenging role that merges creative development with effective marketing practices.

 

An excellent team player, leader, problem-solver, and communicator with an approachable personality.

 

Technical Skills

Software: Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXpress 6.5, Macromedia Flash MX, and Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

 

Relevant Work Experience

BDO Dunwoody LLP, Toronto, Ontario [National Accounting Firm]

New Media Specialist 2007 – present

• Lead designer and content manager of national website (www.bdo.ca) redesign launching March 30th. Integrated internal graphic design department, programmers, and management on new media projects. Creation of holiday flash eCards campaign accessed by 3,000 associates yearly. Created e-brochures, advertisements and web standards. Monitored national online activities. Managed and update bi-monthly targeted e-newsletter campaign. Researched, presented, executed web 2.0 strategies including introducing RSS feeds, recruitment Facebook groups, heuristic website assessment. Currently designing and promoting SmallBusiness wiki that has attracted support from CIBC, Gowlings, and Xerox. Solid understanding of SEO best practices, one to many conversational marketing, and new content distribution channels.
  

National Marketing Co-ordinator 2006 – 2007

• Consulted with external media designers to ensure outsourced projects maintained BDO’s brand consistency and met project deadlines.

Graphic Designer 2004 – 2006

• Managed production of 2005 and 2006 Recruitment Campaigns, including an interactive Flash CD and brochure, and designed supporting elements such as PowerPoint presentations, letterhead and invitations. The material has been requested by over 100 schools nationwide to educate students about career opportunities at BDO.

• Liaised with printers, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers and internal clients to ensure accurate delivery of logos, publications, and support materials in a deadline-driven environment.

• Responsible for layout and production of Annual Statements, hundreds of national ads, partner announcements, national brochures and newsletter templates, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

• Created flyers, billboards, letterhead, display panels and fact sheets to promote the Firm’s activities, monitoring each element for branding consistency.

 

Ontario March of Dimes, Toronto, Ontario [Non-Profit Organization]

Marketing Coordinator 2003 – 2004

• Directed the production of marketing materials for the company’s two national programs (Stroke Recovery Canada and PoliO’Canada®) with a view to increase awareness of the campaigns.

• Organized special events including golf tournaments, gala dinners and launch parties, accommodating special requests and adapting quickly to last-minute changes.

Education

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Design– Fashion Communication April 2003

Service Marketing Management Diploma Ongoing

Member: Canadian Marketing Association – Digital Marketing Oct 2007

DPA Communications, Toronto, Ontario

Advanced PowerPoint September 2006

Adobe InDesign CS June 2005

Advanced QuarkXpress January 2005

Macromedia Flash December 2004