Shannon Downey

Graphic Designer

Experience

2020 - Present

Canadian Parents For French

Communications & Digital Marketing

Remote
Maintain, update, manage all aspects of the CPF website for  PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador and BC CPF branches. Communicate with National office and its contacts on various National projects. Design and manage various mediums for promotional marketing materials including advertising for French and English publications, newspapers, radio copy and public relations. Manage social media channels, digital reporting and monthly newsletters. To assist in development and delivery of a variety of programs and projects deemed by the Executive Director as stated by the Board of Directors guidance. Create, develop and research content pertinent to on going programs and projects. Meet deadlines, Prepare for in house programs with necessary materials and learning resources. 

2019 - Present (Remote)

Podollan Inn & Spa

Creative Designer  

Graphic designer for a 3 star hotel in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Providing promotional materials for the Podollan Inn,
LSpa & Wellness Centre and JAX grill and lounge. Located in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Design custom graphics for canva, branding developments for products and retail, menus, social media and websites. In addition, develop cross promotions and marketing materials for other properties within the organization.

2014 - 2021 (Remote)

Podollan Hospitality Group

Graphic Designer & Advertising Manager

Graphic designer and advertising manager servicing the hospitality sector for a Canadian operated hotel and restaurant chain. Working remotely and managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines for seven properties in BC and Alberta.

2012 - 2013

Social Media Ghostwriters

Project Manager

Charlottetown, PEI
Word press web design, graphic design for clients and social media. Developed strategic social media engagement and content plans. Worked with CBMF and Summerfest 2012.

2011-2012

White Rose Entertainment

Sales & Marketing Manager

Managed tourism distribution, advertising sales, publishing and graphic design for WOW Summerside and 12 Great PEI Experience tourism guides. 

2010 - 2011

The Guardian

Account Executive

Charlottetown, PEI
Managed client accounts as well generated new clients through print advertising and online opportunities.

2009 - 2010

One Horn Developments

Sales & Entertainment Manager

Calgary, AB
Marketing and advertising manager for three unique restaurants downtown Calgary. Organized events, local live music bookings and corporate functions. Provided advertising materials for print, online and in house promotions.

2008 - 2009

Chandran Media

Account Executive

Calgary, AB
Managed client accounts as well generate new clients through television advertising , corporate video production and sponsorships for industry specific television programs. TV shows were aired on CTV and Global. Shows included, Hospitality Guide TV, Energy TV, Mining TV, CEO TV and Real Estate TV.

2005 - 2008

Elkhorn Resorts

Events Marketing Manager

Canmore, AB
Events Marketing for a RCI resort property. I managed event bookings, setting up booth spaces at high traffic attendance trade showsacross Alberta. Major events include; Home and Travel shows, Stampede, Woman shows and Recreational shows. At each trade show I sold accommodation packages to visit Elkhorn Resorts vacation properties in Canmore.

2005

Alan D. Media

Graphic Designer

Canmore, AB
Graphic Designer for a small agency in Canmore, Alberta. Servicing Domino’s pizza and Knock Knock franchise booklets.

2004

Toronto Sun

Inside Sales Representative

Toronto, ON
Sold advertising space for the Durham Sun. cold calling, meetings and managing accounts.

About Me

I am a creative marketing professional and have managed many projects in the Advertising and Marketing industry for various employers and clients since 2004.

I have been involved in every stage of the creative process along with sales and marketing techniques for inbound and outbound incentives. I enjoy working with teams and businesses that are looking to elevate their marketing presence online and offline.

Education

2002-2004

ADVERTISING DIPLOMA

Durham College, Oshawa Ontario

1993-1998

O.S.S.D

Henry St. High School
Whitby Ontario
O.A.C – Law, English, Photography, Art

Skills

Photoshop 89%
WordPress 90%
Illustrator 85%
InDesign 90%
Html & CSS 75%