Nazli Kandur

Experience

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  Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

  Graphic Designer

  Collaboratively orchestrated an impactful social media campaign in alliance with UN Women to heighten awareness on sexual violence lawsConceived detailed infographics for 10 nations, disseminating knowledge on sexual violence lawsInnovatively designed visuals for a multitude of print and digital marketing materials, bolstering organizational communication and advocacy

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  Self Employed

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2022

  Freelance Creative Director and Designer

  Developed brand identities, designed logos, menus, event booklets, packaging, email marketing and strategy, social media posts and ads and websites for small businesses and restaurants in San Francisco. Assisted small businesses with marketing materials and strategy.

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  SOCOLA CHOCOLATIER LLC

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  Intern

  Produced marketing items such as flyers, brochures, email newsletters, and website banners for various occasions, resulting in a 15% increase in brand awareness and user engagementCollaborated with the marketing team to develop creative strategies and visual assets that aligned with the brand's identity and goalsContributed to the enhancement of brand visibility and customer engagement through visually appealing design solutions

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  The Guardsman

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Design Director

  Guided a 6-member design team, ensuring quality and meeting stringent deadlinesConceptualized and executed newspaper layout designs, aiding in print preparationFostered innovation through leading brainstorming sessionsGarnered 3 personal accolades for exceptional layout designs and illustrationsEnhanced visual appeal and storytelling through strategic visual selection

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  Third Eye Creations by Naz

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2022

  Founder

  Championed creation of branding, marketing materials, and productsSkyrocketed sales to 100 per month in a span of 6 monthsSuccessfully secured 4 wholesale orders annuallyExpertly designed and optimized responsive websites and landing pages

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  Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Brand Designer

  Designed marketing assets such as posters, social media posts, infographics, and brand elements, increasing brand reach by 40% and engagement by 25%.Collaborated with early-stage entrepreneurs to provide design support, including logo and branding, basic web design, and other design collateral.Assisted Renaissance staff and consultants in helping new entrepreneurs launching their small businesses.Created social media posts, event, and course promotional materials, and presentation layouts to support REC's initiatives. Show less

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  Delta Dental Ins.

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  User Experience Designer

  Led user-focused redesign of Delta Dental's search toolAmplified stakeholder understanding by 25% through design presentationsBoosted task completion rates by 30% and reduced user errors by 20%Achieved 100% stakeholder satisfaction post-project presentation

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  BayPLS

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Visual Designer

  Spearheaded branding guidelines, enhancing cross-functional collaborations for 30% higher customer satisfactionConceptualized and implemented design strategies to align with brand identity and marketing campaignsOversaw design process from inception to final delivery, aligning with executive team's objectivesMaintained brand identity standards, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints

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  Tamar Capital

  Feb 2023 - now

  Led design system creation, boosting efficiency by 30%Revamped portfolio companies' website's user flow, increasing traffic by 15% and online bookings by 25%Conducted design thinking workshops, achieving 98% satisfaction rateConducted user research for informed design decisions in the digital product Developed brand-aligned marketing campaignsEnhanced user satisfaction via intuitive UI designOptimized web interfaces for desktop and mobile useProduced multimedia content for 400+ accounts monthly

  • Designer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Design Intern

    Feb 2023 - Jun 2023