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JOANNA BONIECKA-GRZELAK

Graphic Designer

Hi, I am Joanna. I am a graphic designer with a deep passion

for continuous learning, creativity, and love for challenges and

emerging ideas. These factors are my life drivers that propel me to develop new ideas, merge interdisciplinary knowledge, and quickly learn new technologies. 

Graphic Design: 

  • Brand Identity: Logos, Brochures, Business Cards

  • Layouts: Books, Newsletters, Magazines, Posters, Annual Reports

  • Illustrations

  • Prints: Albums and Book Covers, Postcards, Posters

  • Presentation designs

  • Website designs

  • Data Visualisations

Leadership: 

  Coaching and Mentoring, Project Management, Delegation, Feedback Review

Communication: 

  Facilitation, Presentation, Blogging, Social Media, Public Speaking

Research: 

  Gathering Technical Requirements, Flow Charting, Interviewing

Technical: 

  InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch, QlikView

Education

Skills

Experience

Membership

References

2017 Graphic Design, Centre for Distance Education

2005 Bachelor of Business Administration, University of New Brunswick

2000 Master of Science in Risk Management, Glasgow Caledonian University

1999 Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Paisley

Fundamentals of Graphic Design, California Institute of the Arts on Coursera

Introduction to Typography, California Institute of the Arts on Coursera

Business Writing, University of Colorado Boulder on Coursera

Project Management (3 courses), University of California Irvine on Coursera

Content Strategy for Professionals (1 course), Northwestern University on Coursera

Seth Godin’s Freelancer Course, Udemy

Colour Theory for Artists and Designers, Alison

Administration and Marketing, Saint John West Business Association

Aug 2003 – Dec 2003

Designed marketing materials that included Association’s logo, labels, brochures, and website. Preparation of presentations and other administrative duties.

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Website Designer, Freelance

Jun 1999 - Aug 2003

Gathered requirements and feedback from clients. Designed and developed websites using HTML and CSS scripts, and Paint Shop Pro. Designed logos. Translated websites between English and Polish.

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Data Management, Manager, PwC LLP

Dec 2012 – Jun 2016

Managed data analytic projects, including data visualisation, and process automation projects. Coached and supervised work of junior team members. 

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Internal Audit, Manager, PwC LLP

Sep 2008 – Dec 2012

Conducted internal audit engagements from scoping to delivery including conducting interviews and testing, process flows, and preparation and delivery of final reports. 

 

Certified Coach and Trainer, Healthy With Joanna Coaching

Jun 2016 – present

Leading training sessions, workshops, and private coaching. Developed social media, marketing, website, business cards, and other promotional materials to support the business.

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Other: 

Internal Audit, Senior Accountant, EY LLP, Dec 2006 – Sep 2008

Business Analyst, OSCO Group Services, Dec 2003 – Dec 2006

Saint John Skating Club:

Volunteers as VP Marketing and Secretary. Responsible for poster designs, website, social media, form design, and taking notes, responding to inquiries. Acting as a Board Member.

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Harbourside Toastmasters:

Volunteers as VP Public Relations. I am responsible for poster design, and social media. In the past acted as president, VP Education, VP Membership.

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Graphic Designers of Canada:

Student member

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Certified Public Accountants of NB:

Volunteer at the Investigation Committee. Responsible for analysis and investigation of the situation and facts, providing recommendations to the board.

Available upon request

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