Danielle Strachan

Danielle Strachan

Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Contract Administrator - Project Coordinator - Graphic Design

  • Education

    • Jigsaw Training Academy

      2010 - 2010
      Certificate IV in Business Business, Marketing and Management, General

      Marketing >Promote products and services • marketing activities Relationship Management > Establish networksResearch >Analyse researchEBusiness >Review and maintain a websiteAdministration> Prepare financial reports •Organise meetings & business travel • Administer projects • Coordinate business resourcesInformation Management >Implement workplace information systemIT >Analysis and Design • Databases • Design and develop complex text documents •… Show more Marketing >Promote products and services • marketing activities Relationship Management > Establish networksResearch >Analyse researchEBusiness >Review and maintain a websiteAdministration> Prepare financial reports •Organise meetings & business travel • Administer projects • Coordinate business resourcesInformation Management >Implement workplace information systemIT >Analysis and Design • Databases • Design and develop complex text documents • Develop, use complex spreadsheets • Produce complex desktop published documentsWriting >Write complex documentsCustomer Service >Coordinate implementation strategies • Address customer needsFinancial Administration >Report on financial activityInnovation >Promote in a team environmentInterpersonal Communication • Make a presentationIT Support >Maintain business technologyMedical Services Administration • Manage patient record keeping systemWHS > Implement and monitor practices • Risk Management •Sustainability Show less

    • Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE

      2006 - 2007
      Diploma of Multimedia Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

      CommunicationCreative thinkingIndustry contextManagementOHSAnimation and digital effectsDigital content and imagingDesignAnimation and digital effectsAudio/soundCreative thinkingDesignDigital content and imagingFinancial managementHuman resource managementICT analysis and designICT documentationICT supportIndustry contextInnovationInternational tradeManagementMarketingPost-productionProduction… Show more CommunicationCreative thinkingIndustry contextManagementOHSAnimation and digital effectsDigital content and imagingDesignAnimation and digital effectsAudio/soundCreative thinkingDesignDigital content and imagingFinancial managementHuman resource managementICT analysis and designICT documentationICT supportIndustry contextInnovationInternational tradeManagementMarketingPost-productionProduction planning and managementCreate storyboardsResearchConduct researchSustainabilityWriting Show less

    • The Commercial Art Training Centre

      1990 - 1991
      Certificate of Commercial Art art design, illustration, drawing, color theory, illust design for advertising, visual communication

      Commercial Artist

  • Experience

    • McDonald & East Inhouse Studio

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
      Graphic Designer

      Art Director / Graphic Designer

    • Yummy Tummy Deli Cafe

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
      Sole Proprietor

      Owner/Proprietor

    • Razor Print

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Studio Manager/Senior Graphic Designer

      Studio Manager/Graphic Designer

    • Glenda Stenner Recruitment Pty Ltd

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Graphic Designer

      Any old job

    • D Dot Design

      Jun 2006 - Mar 2018
      Account Manager, Graphic Designer, Marketing and Websites Dev

      What Makes D Dot Design Different?We pride ourselves on our no-nonsense, quality-centric approach to design and development. Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy systems.Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.Email Direct Marketing and Training.Over 15 years of experience in offset and digital printing.Photography and Art Direction - Fashion, cosmetic, homeware, furniture, trophies and awards etc.Maximum impact and your response rates fly high. Direct marketing messages emphasise a focus on the customer, data, and accountability. Messages capturing attention with the striking headline addressed directly to the customers, clients or students and relies on being able to address your target market.Razor Print - Print/Signage business closed due to a partnership split in April 2006. It was suggested by the owner and the happy client to start my own business D Dot Design. Contracted one of Razors long term clients.» Strong experience collaborating projects eg administration, advertising, promotions, packaging, tradeshows, signage for a diverse amount of trades and businesses» Adhere to a variety of business branding, guidelines and time schedules» Effectively communicating with diverse personalities eg. team, managers, suppliers and clients» Ability to multi-task and be professional under stressful situations with a calm and proactive attitude» Coordinating advertising bookings, design concepts to finished artwork and printed items» Skills in all correspondence, copywriting for print, digital media, websites and social media» Flexibility to organise meetings with overseas professionals or work onsite with clients, team and managers» Handling the tasks of researching and delivering cost-effective multi-media campaigns for cliental» Collaborate production prioritising, organising and plan of work schedule for printing and client approvals. Show less

    • Furniture Traders Australia

      Mar 2011 - Feb 2016
      Marketing & Graphic Design

      Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site and advertising revenue.emarketing, publicaton, website and graphic design

    • TOTO Group - Advertising | Design | Digital

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Studio Manager/Graphic Designer

      Studio Manager & Graphic Designer(freelance position while on staff on holidays - on call)

    • The Source Magazine - HEALTHY PEOPLE, PETS & THE PLANET

      Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
      Marketing Communications Manager

      The magazine has been created to reach out to those people who are realising that there really is more to life than the challenging, competitive and commercial world we find ourselves residing in. People who are seeking answers but not too sure where to find them. Through the source magazine, we hope to give them food for thought and help find their own spiritual path.The Source Magazine also provides an ideal marketing opportunity and platform for those wanting to promote their own services and products. Why not use the source magazine to reach our thousands of readers and let them know what you have to offer?A Magazine With A MissionOur goal is to ultimately unite two mutual groups of people together: those looking for answers – and those who can help find them. The source magazine endeavors to make sure that the articles and stories featured are written with you, the reader in mind. We are definitely not an advertorial magazine as we believe our articles should benefit and enhance our reader’s lives.The source magazine’s objectives are:To be the best holistic publication in South East Queensland & Northern New South Wales by keeping people connected with each other and what’s happening.To publish information and inspiration that integrates our community and promotes healthy people, pets and the planet.To be an affordable medium for people and to support the profitability of our clients and local community groups.To remove the barriers that separates us from each other and our true Divine Selves.We believe that infinite possibilities exist and that there are no limits to what we can achieve. Show less

    • Toto & Co.

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
      Freelance Graphic Designer

      Freelance work - temporary positions while staff were on holidays. Other busy times through the years. Production Manager for a few months during Jan 2017

    • Aldan Renovations

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2021
      Administration, Marketing, Sales and Estimating

      Reduced workload due to Covid19. During 2 months of 2020, I worked as an Essential Worker to provide support and updates to Australians on the Coronavirus pandemic for Services Australia.» Enjoy working on my own or as part of a team, was also needed to meet with subcontractors and suppliers» Effectively communicate and collaborate with many personalities types, including sales and primary contact» Strong administration - estimating, follow-up enquiries, meet clients to lockin contract and discuss timeframes» Schedules, tracking jobs to completion with ongoing reports and final profit and loss» Online meeting communications using Zoom, Skype or Messenger. A home office is also available if needed» Excellent documentation, records, logs, backups and correspondence updates through email or text messages» Accounting Software MYOB - quotes, orders, invoices, statements, small business payroll and subcontractors, suppliers, job progress payments, job tracking, BAS, prepare tax returns for accountant and banking» Customer service - all communications through telephone, email, meetings with clients throughout projects» Prioritise, organise workload in advance, includes coordinating; scheduling jobs and council approvals» Ability to create brochures, e-newsletters, print advertising, website, social media and all writing materials» Advanced in many software and quick to learn new online programs and procedures. Show less

    • JLD CONSTRUCTION

      Aug 2022 - now
      Residential Contract Administrator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Certificate IV

      Jigsaw Training Academy
      Jul 2010
      View certificate certificate
    • Commercial Art Certificate

      CATC Design School
      Jan 1990
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising Promoter

      Issued by Nat's Fundraiser on Oct 2014
      Nat's FundraiserAssociated with Danielle Strachan