About
Highly creative and multi-talented graphic designer with extensive experience in marketing and print design. Highly skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations; talented at building and maintaining “win-win” partnerships. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in deadline driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
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- Photo Editing
- Illustration
- Advertising
- Brand Identity
- PrePress
Portfolio
Feel free to take a gander at a few of my portfolio pieces.
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Canada DayCanada Day Poster & Flyer for the City of Nanaimo. Went all-out patriotic with the flag/maple leaf background and 'Canadiana' icons throughout. Go Canada! -
LEAPDesign of logo and brochure for LEAP (Leisure Economic Access Pass). The logo represents all the amazing opportunities offered through Parks, Recreation & Culture's LEAP program. -
New Years Eve PosterPoster for the City of Nanaimo's family friendly New Years Eve Event known to the public as "Finale". This years theme was "wayback playback" thusly the style of the poster is full of retro 80's-early 90's icons including ghostbusters, the rubix cube and pac man. -
Seasonal FlyersSeasonal flyers for elementary children promoting all the exciting new courses, as well as all the old favorites that Nanaimo Parks, Recreation & Culture have to offer during school breaks. -
Haven SocietyMagazine and folder for the Haven Society. For years the Haven's designs were very soft and feminine, I wanted to take the design in a different direction by using strong imagery. -
Family Fun PostersSeasonally themed posters for Family Fun days with Nanaimo Parks, Recreation & Culture. -
Preschool Art & Music Rack CardsRack cards for preschool art and music programs offered in Nanaimo's south end. -
Media PackageMedia package highlighting all the amazing things to see and do in Nanaimo. Created for Economic Development. -
Get Pumped LogoLogo for Get Pumped. An event targeted towards the youth of Nanaimo to get active in a fun and friendly environment. -
SignageVarious signs created for Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities. Close up shots show the detail of the illustrations. -
NS3Logo & Branding for Nanaimo Science & Sustainability Society. This one was a blast to work on despite the tight timeline, the simple icon logo and branding is geared towards families with young children and is meant to be playful and inviting. -
Murphy SportfishingA brochure for Murphy Sportfishing (bottom) and an initial proof sent (top). Two separate styles provided to the client, both with a strong west coast vibe. 
Murphy SportfishingVarious advertisements for Murphy Sportfishing.-
Preschool Christman InviteInvitation for preschool Christmas. -
Friday Youth DancesPosters for Friday night youth dances. -
Activity GuideBy far the largest undertaking of my career. The Parks, Recreation & Culture guide is 110-130 page bi-annual guide featuring all the courses and classes offered. In addition to the design, layout, production and prepress of the guide I also produced advertisements within the guide. -
AdvertisementsA handful of advertisements from the City of Nanaimo ranging in style and size. -
Aquatic PostersVarious posters created for events held by the aquatics department for Nanaimo Parks, Recreation & Culture. -
Birth AnnouncementBirth Announcement for Kevin Clifford Evans born April 19th 2011. I styled this one to reflect the parents love of fishing and the outdoors. -
IllustrationsAudrey Hepburn. A simple black and white illustration of Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's. -
PaintingI also like to paint on occasion. :) This painting was for my Nephew.
Testimonials
I just have to tell you what a pleasure it's been working with Kathleen. She is awesome. She always adds her touch to things. I give her an idea I have and she makes it even better. The program cover options she gave us were amazing. She also made the entire process stress free! [Kristin Chamut, Director of Public Relations; VI Raiders Football Team]
We have been thrilled and priviledged to watch Kathleen grow personally and professionally as a designer. Kathleen has proven we can count on her to provide a "wow" factor to the customer with her design and being able to deliver it on time under tight deadlines. She has also proven she enjoys being challenged, and her enthusiasm, ambition and sense of humour all blend very well to make her a valuable part of our team and family. [Brad McAuley, Owner; Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre]
Once again you have outdone yourself. These look awesome! Exactly what I pictured, well not exactly you always put stuff together that blows my visions out of the water. [Chris Barfoot, Recreation Coordinator; Parks, Recreation & Culture]
Contact
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