WHO AM I ?
I’m Sarah, a graphic designer, marketing professional and photographer. I’m passionate about engaging and purpose-driven visual design. I pour my whole self into my work and creative projects and don't rest until the job gets done. I feel stimulated when I get to use my multidisciplinary skills in the various projects and tasks I have to the privilege to work on.
RESUMÉ
Career History
2019
MARKETING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST
EVOQ ARCHITECTURE
Member of the Marketing and Communications team;
Designed and formatted marketing and internal/external communication materials (brochures, project proposals, instructional documents) using InDesign;
Participated in the development of marketing and communication strategies in collaboration with other team members and according to management directives;
Consistently applied the firm’s design language using logos, font, and colour palettes across a range of media;
Updated communication and promotional content on firm’s website;
Photography capture and editing of firm’s projects for use in marketing and communication;
Project database cleaning;
Using bilingual capacity to ensure consistency of English and French materials;
Organized media and documents in firm’s project database;
2014-Today
PHOTOGRAPHER, OWNER AND OPERATOR
SARAH DJA PHOTOGRAPHY
Own and operate a successful business that specializes in portrait, event and corporate photography;
Use digital and film cameras, tripods, lenses, and flash attachments for professional-grade photography with innovative lighting effects;
Edit photo and video products using Adobe Creative Suite of tools (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro etc.);
Build authentic relationships with clients, leading to a customer base with a high level of repeat business;
Design and manage company website and social media accounts, including over 3,000 followers on instagram;
Develop an engaging and unique photography style and design language for company branding;
Develop marketing strategies and campaigns that leverage social media and business registry platforms including the use of analytics;
Create marketing materials in-house using a variety of tools including Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Spark;
Effectively manage a work schedule that balances multiple projects and priorities;
Manage all administrative aspects of the business including finance, contracts, correspondence with clients;
2018-Today
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SELF-EMPLOYED
Conceptualize, design and deliver unique marketing materials, branding and logos for clients in the Montreal area;
Meet with clients either in person or online in order to discuss the scope of different projects;
Advise clients on the best design and marketing strategies to use for their particular products and desired audiences;
Review all projects to ensure the end product is error free;
Ensure customer satisfaction by presenting art to client and giving a chance for feedback.