Elyse Dodge

Visual Artist

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I am a creative story teller. Each story expresses something different; a person, a product, a service, or an idea. Sometimes a new story needs to be written and my role is to bring those stories to life.

Brands are developed by empowering creative teams to communicate these stories across digital, social, print, experiential marketing, and promotional events. My passion is solving these creative challenges in fresh and exciting ways.

If you have a story to tell, I would love to hear about it.
Work Experience
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2012Present
Marketing and Brand Manager
- Managing the rebrand of Blu Bathworks across digital, social, and print. New website to be launched May 2013!
- Designing the Display Program that is now showcased across North American showrooms
- Creative Director for video shoots, photo shoots, product renderings, special events, and trade shows
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 2011May 2012
Marketing Coordinator
- Using my understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and the ideation process to develop brand identities
- Creating promotional material: logos, business cards, PowerPoint presentations, magazines, and managing websites
- Organizing and managing special events, office operations, and marketing procedures
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2011May 2011
Graphic Designer, Social Media, and Community Manager
- Clients included: The Heather Group, Canvas Lounge, and The Glowbal Group
- Developed and managed client’s brands, stationary packages, social media sites, blogs, and special events
- Used social media platforms to increase client base and establish brand presence in the online community
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2010May 2011
Lead Design Assistant
- Lead Design Assistant for event design, décor, and operations for special events
- Planning and managing client relations, and ensuring we delivered high end events on time and within budget
- Leading operation teams by providing event knowledge and creative direction
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2010Jan 2011
Design Associate and Visual Merchandiser
- Planning store layouts, creating seasonal in store displays, and showcasing the latest products
- Designing and ordering custom furniture through my knowledge of in-store products and interior design
- Working along side the developers of Focus Equities to stage the presentation suites for Bayview Place, Victoria, BC
- Managing a multitude of client contract’s valued up to $25,000
Education
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2008Apr 2010
Design Formation Diploma
- Graduated with Honors April 2010
- Excelled in: Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Special Events, Exhibit Design, Typography, Interior Design, and Communications
Skills
 
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google SketchUp, Wordpress, social media, Creative Problem Solving, Fine Artist, Illustration, creative leadership, Brand Development, Marketing, Project Management
Awards
2010
Faculty Choice Scholarship
2010
Best Designed Booth
2009
Best Seasonal Window Display
Interests
- www.thecoolhunter.net, www.infinitylist.com, www.thesartoriolist.com
- Adventure enthusiast; traveled through Alaska, Mayan Riviera, South Asia, and Europe and more trips to come!
- Fine Arts, Cirque Du Soleil, Rhythmic Gymnastics, yoga, blogging, surfing, Pecha Kucha, Architecture, Graphic Design
- Music: Aspiring DJ, I love Ambient, Progressive, Indie, and World music