Maegan Fromont

Experience

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  Private Employer

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Nanny

  Skills and Responsibilities• Managed all aspects of child’s daily care• Delivered household management support• Completed adhoc tasks• Provided flexible work practice to accommodate my employerAchievementsI was employed as a Nanny to support the completion of my degree at university. As a caregiver I had to be to be reliable, credible, honest and trustworthy.

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  RHE Infrastructure Services (RHEIS)

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Freelance Graphic Desinger

  Skills and Responsibilities• Edited existing photos on the database• Designed backgrounds• Designed website icons• Liaised with clients • Created a variety of solutions to fit clients needs• Clarified content for end userAchievements I worked closely with the team to create images free of any political or commercial signifiers to comply with their requirements. This was an opportunity for me to apply my skills in theworkplace and work directly with the client creating designs that were specific to their requirements. Show less

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  Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Freelance Graphic Desinger

  Skills and Responsibilities• Liaised with client• Updated existing designs• Created designs to integrate with existing onesAchievementsI worked with the client to create clear and simple designs to maximise the uptake of their information.

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  Cotton Tails Store

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Self Employed

  Skills and Responsibilities• Liaise with customers - suppliers - stockists• Design and create products with a strong eco-friendly principles• Created and customised one off products to suit clients requirements• Photographer - direct, create and edit• Social Media - create imagery, manage and promote• Shopify set up & manage website and stock• Mailchimp - produce content both written and graphic• Distribution of stock to a variety of customers• Financial managementAchievementsI saw a gap in the market and built my business from the ground up. I designed and created the products myself by hand and sourced all materials. Over time I expanded my range to fit both seasonal and market requirements. I improved on my skill set by online self learning to diversify the business, from selling in person at stalls, to expanding into online sales and than finally organising the distribution of my products nation wide. I have developed a great understanding overall for how business’s are run and the importance of how branding and Graphic Design are key to a successful business. Show less

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  Jigsaw

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  Early Childhood Supervisor

  Skills and Responsibilities• Managed all aspects of children’s after school and holiday care• Delivered business management support• Completed adhoc tasks• Provide daily art activitiesAchievementsI was able to create a fun and safe environment for all children in our care and they enjoyed my artistic talents by providing low cost fun activities.

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  Soul Garage

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  Graphic Design and Social Media Manager

  Skills and Responsibilities• Liaise with clients - consultations, support, guidance on technological improvements• Design print and web solutions for both in-house and clients• Social Media - create imagery, manage and promote• Photographer - direct, create, edit• Shopify / Tradevine / Trademe - set up and manage• Mailchimp -produce content both written and graphic• IT Support- Design tech solutions to create overall better work flow for the company.AchievementsA client who requested a custom coffin wrap at short notice for a deceased family member. I was able to work with them while remaining professional and empathic during this difficult time. I came up with a design that suited their specific needs while guiding the overall process. The client and family were extremely happy with the finished result. I modified and improved the existing inventory system to keep track of physical sales. I than realised we needed to expand our online platforms to reach a wider audience. I set up our Shopify website to include a range of products from our suppliers which helped increase our sales. This is an ongoing project to insure all stock is up to date. This quality has continued during my time with the business of taking a concept through to an improved finished product.The owner of the company now relies on me to provide solutions for clients and staff where there is conflict and or tight deadlines as I am able to stay calm and think outside the box. Show less

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  The University of Auckland

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Student
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  Whangaparaoa College

  Jan 2021 - now

  Teacher