Artist resume

KAREN MILLS is a communications professional with skills in project planning and implementation. Extensive background in public outreach, community advocacy, and local heritage education efforts. Reliable and dedicated, excited to work with others on teams to exceed defined goals.

EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2022–Present · Prairie Crop Design Studio, Calgary, Alberta

• Collaborate with freelance clients to complete print and web projects

• Build authentic social media audience around art studio setting

• Engage with community members on local issues and events

CONSTITUENCY ASSISTANT

2018–2021 · Calgary-Mountain View MLA Office, Calgary, Alberta

• Expanded social media reach for Kathleen Ganley, MLA, with emphasis on work to protect gender identity and expression in Human Rights legislation

• Coordinated monthly e-newsletters and twice yearly region-wide print newsletter mail-outs; edited columns for community bulletins

• Connected diverse individuals, non-profit groups with government services

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2013–2017 · Canadian Discovery Ltd., Calgary, Alberta

• Lead Coordinator, UK Discovery Digest: illustrated geoscience overview

• Directed team members in preparing maps and technical illustrations

• Contributed to development of publication standards and templates

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

2011–2013 · Modern Beauty Supplies, Calgary, Alberta

• Coordinated social media updates for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

• Worked with sales staff to produce immersive signage for retail space

• Planned sales and promotions with leading industry manufacturers

education

Graphic Design (Diploma) · 2009-2010
NS Community College, Middleton, NS

Bachelor of Fine Arts · 2002-2006
NSCAD University, Halifax, NS

skills

APPS, TOOLS · Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, social media management, WordPress, XHTML, CSS

PRACTICES · Branding and marketing, copy editing, DSLR and iPhone photography, traditional illustration and digital editing