Thank you for your interest! I have extensive experience with professional office work, project management, marketing, design, customer service and computers which are transferable to many different job markets. I am available for on-location or remote, full-time, part-time, freelance or contract work and can start immediately. I’d love to hear what opportunities you have available.
Skills & Experience
Over the years I have had experience both professionally and personally in a wide variety of work. I believe this demonstrates a strong ability to learn and understand new processes, and the capacity to adapt and connect diverse ideas towards set goals. Below are some highlights with examples, followed by my educational/work history, and a letter of recommendation from a former employer.
Résumé
Warren Bruns
Box 926 Creston BC V0B1G0
warrenbruns@gmail.com
250-402-6678
Education
2007 Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Management Certificate in Design Essentials (Graduated With Honours) Proficiencies in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Quark and Flash. Studied Project Management, Layout, Typography, Editorial Design, Prepress, New Media, Packaging Design, Corporate Communications and Brand Identity.
1999 Computing Technology Industry AssociationA+ Certified Computer Service Technician
1991 Abbotsford Senior Secondary School
Graduated, Grade 12
Professional Experience
2023 – 2024 Mad Mex Express Ltd
Owner/Operator of Mexican takeout restaurant and food truck. Duties included all aspects of setup and operation of the restaurant.
2019 – 2024 Frisky Whisky Tapas Lounge
All aspects of design needs including menu changes, social media, website development, signage, building layout expansion and maintenance.
2013 – 2019 Kootenay Employment Services Society
As the marketing coordinator, I was tasked with all aspects of media relations and program promotion including designing and implementing marketing strategies, client workshops and computer skills training, graphic design, website development and maintenance, social media interaction, proposal design development, photography, drafting press-releases, special event and advertising coordination.
2010 – 2012 Imagine Ink
Graphic Design, Photocopying, Faxing, Customer Service, Binding & Job Production
2008 – 2010 Bruns Illustration
Illustration, graphic design, magazine development (I Love Creston Magazine 2008-2009) including business setup/management and layout, website development.
2006-2007 Fastsigns Vancouver
Duties included customer service, project management and sales of primarily vinyl signs and large format poster prints. This was a fast-paced team environment working directly with customers from the project start to finish.
1998 – 2005 Kootenay Employment Services Society
My primary responsibilities at KES included computer network and desktop maintenance and support, software and hardware upgrades, network security, staff training and support. Secondary duties included providing graphic design, small business technology advice, and various workshops on website design.
1994 – 1998 Creston & District Society for Community Living
Duties included complete homecare for physically and mentally challenged adults.
References
Additional references available upon request.
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