Cody Watson

Experience

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  Future Shop

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2010

  Sales Associate

  Assisting customers in finding the appropriate product to fit their budget and needs. Additional responsibilities include handling money, accomplishing the daily task list of cleaning, dusting and printing price tags while maintaining good customer rapport.

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  The Belton Group

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Graphic Designer

  Receive and design projects via email for numerous clients across North America. Projects include print ads, email campaigns and web pages.

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  Dove Images

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2018

  Photographer

  Building the business from the ground up as a founding partner; developing our marketing and expanding our client list; managing invoicing and billing; capturing high-quality photography and video for groups, special events, and weddings.

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  Sapphire Creative

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2017

  Creative Director

  Configuring and operating printer, networking, and server equipment; training and managing new staff; overseeing the graphic production team and management of projects; meeting with clients to discuss marketing strategies and services to fit their needs; producing high-quality video and motion graphics animation; running various printing presses and like equipment.

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  University of the Fraser Valley

  Jul 2017 - now

  Responsible for the daily coordination and functioning of the GDD Mac labs and studios by providing IT management, systems and process development, supporting students and faculty; supervising and training lab technicians and work-study students; and overseeing the continual evolution of technologies and systems to meet the needs of the department.

  • Manager – Print & Creative Services

    May 2022 - now

  • Graphic and Digital Design Lab Coordinator

    Jul 2017 - May 2022
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  Earl Made Goods

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

  Small Business Owner

  Creation and Distribution of high-quality hand made grooming products.