ELISABETH HRYCYNA
Innisfil, ON L9S 3B3 | (647)376-7709 | lizhrycyna@gmail.com
My name is Elisabeth Hrycyna. I have been a Graphic Designer for over 10 years. Design has always been my true passion. I consider myself to have a strong competency to work collaboratively in a team; as well as independently, assume responsibilities, prioritize and meet multiple project deadline. I am capable of executing a variety of design projects suchas branding, advertisements, websites, signage, branding direct mail, conceptual design, 3D renderings, interior and landscape design.
SKILLS
Project Presentations
Material Selection
Design Implementation
Concept Development
Photography Composition
Website Design
Corporate Branding
Digital Design
2D & 3D Design - using SketchUp, Thea Render, Realtime Landscape Architect
Landscape Design
Advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Excellent Attention to Detail
WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb 2020 - May 2023
Stouffville, ON/Designer/Showroom Manager/Forest Fence And Deck
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Applied skill in colour theory and composition to bring client visions to life.
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Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
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Designed and managed websites and social media.
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Drew illustrations and concepts of deck designs for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
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Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
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Worked alongside landscape companies to create 3D renderings of full backyard designs.
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Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.
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Demonstrated products to customers to illustrate features, advantages and benefits.
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Toronto/Dominican Republic/Creative Director/Los Suenos Developments
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Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
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Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
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Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and
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presentation.
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Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Jul 2016 - Feb 2018
Toronto, ON Creative Designer Print Partner Inc.
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Delivered impactful creative solutions through event branding, marketing and email campaigns.
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Scheduled and met with artists/clients.
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Created designs for wall art.
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Created promotional displays, marketing brochures, business cards and banners.
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Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
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Used Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom to create images and layouts.
Jun 2013 - Sep 2016
Toronto, ON Art Director Northland Art Company
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Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
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Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
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Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
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Evaluated creative work to ensure that project met the requirements of the design as per client's requests.
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Met with art directors to collaborate on design.
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Designed catalogues, business cards, banners etc. for trade shows in Toronto and North Carolina.
Mar 2010 - Sep 2011
Woodbridge, ON/Graphic Designer/Leather Treaty
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Developed creative design for leather accessories.
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Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
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Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
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Reviewed final layouts and suggested improvements as needed.
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Presented final layout to Supervisor for approval before release to other managers or printers.
2007-2019/Administrator/Marketing/Graphic Designer/Woody Michleb Hair Salons - (2007 - 2010)
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Designed and printed business cards, postcards, menus, signage, brochures, ect.
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Managed and updated social media and web sites
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Dealt with all customer service related questions and concerns
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Managed bookings for multiple locations
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Planned and helped host events for salon recognition and promotions
FREELANCE WORK
THE LANDSCAPE COMPANY
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Created 3D renderings for a full landscape design
SKY LIFE DEVELOPMENTS
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Designed a townhouse subdivision
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Created 3D models and renderings as well as a video presentation
SMARLINKS INTERACTIVE
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Designed business cards, letterheads, and promotions. Measured and designed conceptual
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3D drawings for custom lighting and theatre projects
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Designed logos and custom templates for touch panels in homes
AMOROSAS
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Designed logo, business cards, brochures, website, catalogue and promotions.
ALTA ROSA RESTAURANT
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Hand painted mural on restaurant wall
FURRY PAW LV
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Designed logos, t-shirts, brochures, websites and promotions
NRG HAIR SALON & SPA (HILLCREST MALL) NATURAL SOLUTIONS SALON & SPA
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Designed promotional material for print & web, recreated business cards and
salon menus
REAL POKER CLOTHING
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Designed full t-shirt clothing line
EDUCATION
Nov 2023/Online/Interior Design Institute
Diploma: Landscape Design
Jul 2023/Online/Interior Design Institute
Diploma: Interior Design
Sep 2015/Toronto, ON/Seneca College
Diploma: HTML
Mar 2010/Toronto, ON/Yorkville University
Diploma: Graphic Design For Print And Web