1. ELIZABETH ROSZLER
39 Foster Crescent
Brampton, ON, L6V 3M7 Telephone: 416-702-9741
E-mail: elizabeth.roszler@rogers.com Website: www.elizabethroszler.wix.com/graphic-designer
Accomplishments
Advanced from ad-builder to production coordinator at national circulation newspaper, filling both
functions during busier times, resulting in cost-savings for the company.
Facilitated and lead internal and external meetings with clients and sales representatives, which resulted
in better communication to work out any discrepancies and eliminate workflow delays.
Took over the function of coordinating the design department which improved communication between
production department staff and freelancers and thereby increased workflow efficiency.
Solely responsible for the day-to-day operations of a small graphic design company while owner away on
business with clients, communicated electronically with off-site artists and liaised with off-site French
language copy providers.
Researched, designed and developed ‘Procedure Manual’ for Sears’ system and structural standards
which were implemented for internal and external information purposes, which improved communication
between departments.
Summaryof Qualifications
Graphic Production Coordinating Skills
Motivated and highly organized, building working relationships and focusing on clients’ needs.
Proficient in coordinating, scheduling, preparing production time-lines and monitoring the progress
of flyers and publications from the beginning of production to completion and approval of the final proofing
print-ready stage.
Prioritized and multi-tasked with attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly interpret client’s
requirements from concept to delivery. Liaised between corporation and clients.
Ensured all elements including vendor images, text (legal lines) and appropriate files for layouts met clients’
requirements.
Inspected proofs for accuracy and adherence to print standards including changes to layouts, pricing and
images (Proofreading and copy writing), followed up on proofing stages to identify any discrepancies to avoid
issues, resolving any issues and sending to vendor for approval.
Prepared and collated supplied artwork for digital and offset press output.
Worked in often stressful environments to meet clients’ strict deadlines and printing dates.
Collaborated with production and creative teams to articulate and execute layout design.
Attended regular internal and external meetings with staff and clients to provide project status updates.
Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback from management/supervisor and clients.
Processed and entered project data on a daily routine for company.
Graphic Design Skills
Over ten years experience in Creative Graphic Designer/Mac Production Artist with experience
in high volume, fast-paced creative and production environment.
Solid design and conceptual skills in printed materials, national retail catalogues, publications, brochures,
retail flyers, posters, advertisements, fact sheets (collateral for Real Estate newsletters), point-of-purchase
displays and other channels.
Poised skills to create visually balanced layouts, maintained all proportions, graphic elements, text
blocks and image spaces.
Developed electronic layouts, templates, style sheets and libraries for English and French flyers and created
rough layouts to clients' requirements.
Open-minded with a positive attitude, a willingness to adapt to a changing work environment.
Solid Team Player, worked well on team projects or independently.
Handled several on-going projects with competing time-lines.
Proficiency in computer software: Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Quark,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Multi-Ad Creator and other specialized graphics software (knowledge
of Website design).
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Retail Sales Associate
Provided courteous customer service, advice and assistance to shoppers.
Cashier; handled sales, gift cards, returns and mark-downs.
Received inventory, organized and arranged merchandise to prepare for sale.
Opened and closed store; prepared and calculated cash flow for the day.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fuel Advertising Inc.
Production Image Coordinator (Contract) (February 2016 – May 2016)
Overseeing the input of digital and analog data into the system; cataloguing all in-coming files;
maintaining the image archive; and preparing outgoing PDF printer files.
Receiving, storing, organizing, tracking, and managing the image library, and backing-up images
from servers.
Opening new flyer dockets and downloading .tiff images for Photoshop work.
Liaising between production, client services and photo studio department with regard to image
names.
Generating FPO images for clients.
Verifying graphics, images and correcting/troubleshooting when necessary.
Creating contact sheets for clients’ review.
Close-cropping images in Photoshop when needed.
Mount Pleasant Group (Meadowvale Visitation Centre)
On-call Hostess (May 2015 – Present)
Receiving and sorting prepared foods and drinks prior to receptions.
Preparing reception rooms, arranging and setting tables.
Greeting and offering assistance and comfort to guests at funeral services.
Assisting Funeral Director on funeral services when required.
Serving hot or cold foods and beverages to guests.
Picking up and washing plates, utensils, glasses and cups.
Tidying and preparing reception/visitation rooms for next event.
Morris Marketing
Artwork Production Coordinator (February 2013 – October 2013)
Coordinating the production of Real Estate industry newsletters and publications.
Creating rough layouts to clients' requirements.
Coordinating and tracking of copy changes and artwork.
Communicating with clients.
Marking up and proofreading all written content.
Liaising and providing assistance to Art department.
Approving newsletters and publications for final printing.
TC Media (Transcontinental)
Client Service Representative (November 2011 – June 2012)
Working for TC Media and out-sourced to Canadian Tire Head Office as a Client Service
Representative, responsible for liaising with Canadian Tire staff in the production of the Grand
Opening flyers, and other ad projects for both print media and websites as assigned.
Coordinating, scheduling, preparing production time lines and monitoring the progress of the
Canadian Tire Grand Opening flyer from the beginning of production to completion and approval
of the final flyer for print.
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TC Media (Transcontinental)(Cont’d)
Meeting with the ad owners and building relationship to exchange information on what is to be
included in the ad, and ensuring that all elements including images, text and layouts meet the
owner’s requirements.
Communicating with Canadian Tire Grand Opening specialists by e-mail to ensure that project
information such as promo change forms and vendor artwork up dated from Canadian Tire is
passed on to the appropriate TC customer service representative for further processing.
Using Outlook, Word, Excel, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop when needed.
REITMANS (Canada) Limited
Retail Sales Associate (Part-time) (August 2010 – February 2013)
Working in a retail store as a core sales associate, providing courteous customer service,
advice and assistance to shoppers.
Opening and closing of store.
Cashier; handling sales, gift cards, returns and mark-downs.
Receiving inventory, organizing and arranging merchandise to prepare for sale.
After-closing tallying of sales and bank deposit preparation.
Toronto Star Newspaper
Pre-publishing Technician (March 2006 – August 2010)
Organizing and coordinating the production of high volume ads for 30 to 50 clients, often with 10
separate work teams in the pre-publishing and creative departments in a stressful environment,
meeting strict deadlines.
Tracking and correcting the progress of newspaper ad designing and ad building according to
customer/sales staff strict requirements, while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Working with Multi-Ad Creator, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel and InDesign.
Consulting with advertising and editorial department staff and participating at production meetings.
Providing basic technical and creative support to sales staff, identifying and resolving issues.
Staples Head Office Marketing Department
Freelance Designer/Mac Artist (October 2004 – March 2006)
Working as a graphic artist in the Retail Marketing Department on several different Staples flyers
and promotional materials using Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel and InDesign.
Creating electronic layouts, templates, style sheets and libraries for English and French flyers.
Pre-production and delivering of final artwork for completed retail flyers for printing.
Gravity Print and Production Services Ltd.
Production Coordinator/Mac Artist (June 2004 – September 2004)
Coordinating the production of initial ad and flyer artwork layouts for Ace Lumber and Ace
Hardware accounts.
QUE-NET Media (Quebecor/Litho Plus)
Designer/Mac Artist (1998-2003)
Mac Artist creating and assembling artwork and layouts in the Production and Creative departments
for retail catalogues and flyers for Sears and Toys-R-Us, using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE (3 YEARS)