Astrid Varga

Astrid Varga

Photographer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    šŸ”¹ļøHelping learners unlock their potentialšŸ”¹ļøBuilding competitive brands

  • Education

    • City Desktop Training (Adobe Authorised Training Centre)

      2020 - 2020
      Adobe Premiere Pro Basics Course Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Completed
    • City Desktop Training (Adobe Authorised Training Centre)

      2020 - 2020
      Adobe After Effects Essentials Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Completed
    • Dynamic Web Training Pty Ltd

      2018 - 2018
      InDesign Fast Track Course Graphic Design Completed
    • AWC Training

      2009 - 2009
      Certificate IV Small Business Administration/Management Completed
    • Marryatville High School

      1997 - 1997
    • University of South Australia

      2006 - 2006
      Honours Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic design) 2nd Class Honours
    • University of South Australia

      2003 - 2005
      DBVC Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design)

      Activities and Societies: Member of Golden Key International Honours Society Awarded Dean's Merit and Chancellor's Merit in 2005 for achieving top 15% grades across the University.

    • University of South Australia

      1998 - 2000
      UBVR Visual Arts (Photography)
  • Experience

    • Messenger Newspapers

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      Photographer

      Photographer on studio and location shoots for Adelaide Matters and Messenger Newspapers.

    • Kingston Estate Wines

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Wine Label Designer

      Graphic designer working with brand manager,marketing assistant and production to develop wine packaging and brand communications for private wine brands including Kingston Estate, Kingston Echelon, Sarantos, and Baritone.

    • Clear Image Labels

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Pre Press Graphic Artist
    • Snap Printing Lonsdale

      Mar 2008 - Sept 2009
      Graphic Designer
    • We Create Brands

      Sept 2009 - Mar 2015
      Founder and Branding Specialist

      • Founded a successful branding, digital, and graphic design studio in 2009.• Managed all aspects of running a graphic design business, including business development, client and project management, print/production, and graphic design for a diverse client base.

    • Astrid Varga

      May 2015 - Mar 2024
      Graphic & Digital Designer
    • Raine & Horne Morphett Vale

      Apr 2016 - Jul 2017
      Receptionist/Sales and Marketing Support

      • Greet and welcome clients and visitors, ensuring a positive and professional experience.• Designing of property advertising, brochures, property guides and company marketing materials while adhering to strict brand guidelines while delivering innovative design.• Content creation and management of Company Facebook Page and website.

    • HPS (Pharmacy Service Provider)

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
      Graphic and Web Designer

      • Played a key role in establishing, coordinating, and designing high-quality print and digital marketing collateral to support external brand strategies and internal business units.• Demonstrated expertise branding, graphic design in digital marketing, including website design, email marketing, social media content creation, and project management.

    • Better Medical

      Jan 2020 - Feb 2024

      • Played a key role in establishing, coordinating, and designing high-quality print and digital marketing collateral to support external brand strategies and internal business units.• Demonstrated expertise in branding, graphic design, digital marketing, including website design, email marketing, social media content creation, and project management. • Played a key role in establishing, coordinating, and designing high-quality print and digital marketing collateral to support external brand strategies and internal business units.• Demonstrated expertise in branding, graphic design, digital marketing, including website design, email marketing, social media content creation, and project management.

      • Senior Graphic & Digital Designer

        Aug 2023 - Feb 2024
      • Senior Graphic & Digital Designer

        Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
      • Graphic & Digital Designer

        Jan 2020 - Aug 2022
    • My Energy Engineering

      Sept 2023 - Mar 2024
      Receptionist, Administration & Marketing Coordinator

      • Answering inbound calls, walk-in enquiries and managing reception area.• Provide administrative support to various areas of the business, including scheduling meetings, arranging travel, accommodation, and maintaining calendars.• Create and trade small-scale technology certificates (STCs).• Apply for small embedded generation (SEG) applications.• Apply for meter changes with customer’s energy retailer.• Submit Electrical Compliance Certificates (eCOCs).• Manage inductions of employees/ contractors to worksites.• Maintaining electrician’s work licences in job management software.• Design marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, case studies, product catalogs, social media graphics, email newsletters, event presentations, internal documents, signage etc.) for internal departments and company events, field days, meetings, and conferences.• Assist with organising company events, meetings, and conferences.• Social media marketing, content creation and publishing.• Design and maintain company website, blog posts and projects.• Manage and create email newsletter campaigns to Victron Energy wholesale and MyEnergy customers. • Booking couriers and deliveries as required.• Collaborating with team members to ensure efficient workflow and effective communication. Show less

    • ASC Training & Development

      Mar 2024 - now

      As a Client Services & Marketing Officer, my role at ASC is incredibly varied. My primary focus is on providing high-quality administrative and student support to learners and clients. I also assist with designing, coordinating and implementing marketing strategies to promote ASC’s services and enhance the brand.

      • Client Services & Marketing Officer

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Client Services Officer

        Mar 2024 - Jul 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2019 - Finalist, EBOS GEM Awards EBOS Sep 2019 2019 - Finalist, Change & Resilience AwardThe GEM Awards celebrate our staff who feel passionate about their jobs, who are committed to our organisation and are ready and willing to help achieve our goals.
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2019 - Finalist, EBOS GEM Awards EBOS Sep 2019 2019 - Finalist, To Infinity and Beyond AwardThe GEM Awards celebrate our staff who feel passionate about their jobs, who are committed to our organisation and are ready and willing to help achieve our goals.
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2018 - Winner, Corporate Team Member of the Year HPS (Hospital Service Provider) Dec 2018 This award recognises that individual who’s conduct and contribution had a profound impact upon the HPS business and its employees.
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2016 - Finalist - Office Marketing Excellence Raine & Horne SA Mar 2017 Finalist, Office Marketing Excellence
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2016 - Finalist Outstanding Office Support Raine & Horne SA Mar 2017 Finalist, Outstanding Office Support
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2016 - Winner of Website Excellence Award Raine & Horne SA Mar 2017 Website Excellence Award
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2014 - Finalist: Telstra Business Women's Awards Telstra Business Women's Awards Oct 2014 2014 - Finalist, Young Business Women's Award
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2013 - Finalist: Telstra South Australian Business Awards Telstra South Australian Business Awards Jul 2013 2013 - Finalist, News Limited Micro-Business Award
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2012 - Shortlisted: Packaging Award, Qantm Create Design Awards Qantm Create Design Awards Jul 2012 2012 - Shortlisted: Packaging Award, Qantm Create Design Awards
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2012 - Finalist: Telstra South Australian Business Awards Telstra South Australian Business Awards May 2012 2012 - Finalist, HTC Start-Up Award
    • Awarded to Astrid Varga
      2011 - Shortlisted: Identity/Branding Award, Qantm Create Design Awards Qantm Create Design Awards Jul 2011 2011 - Shortlisted: Identity/Branding Award, Qantm Create Design Awards
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pro Bono Graphic design

      Issued by beyondblue on Oct 2013
      beyondblueAssociated with Astrid Varga
    • Fundraiser & Pro Bono Graphic design

      Issued by National Breast Cancer Foundation on May 2010
      National Breast Cancer FoundationAssociated with Astrid Varga