NANCY McKINNEY
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
PHONE:
(289) 888-2767
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ADDRESS:
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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HI, I'M NANCY
I'm a creative individual with 16 years experience in education and training and over 20 years experience in graphic design.
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I possess strong writing, editing and organizational skills; confidence in communicating with clients; expert computer literacy, specifically with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and CANVA; high level attention to detail; and a passion for continuous learning and design done right.
EXPERIENCE
May 2023 – Present
McDOUGALL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL | Belleville
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
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Developed and now implement process to review broker files for quality, compliance and standards that ties in with workflow development, identifying training needs and performance reviews.
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Liaise with our insurance providers and RIBO on audits and ensure brokers comply with rules and regulations.
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Create documentation and fact sheets on insurance topics and coverages to support sales staff and clients.
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Design PowerPoint presentations; outdoor and print advertising; and banners, brochures and certificates used by Human Resources.
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Developing presentation and content for Code of Conduct training and other topics.
Dec 2008 – Present
FLINK DESIGN
DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR & TRAINER
Design digital and print assets (everything from business cards, brochures, posters, catalogues, social media graphics, financial reports, training manuals to trade show booths, rubber stamps and dies) using Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate and Canva.
March 2016 – August 2017
CONSULTANT FOR TRIELLA | Toronto
SOFTWARE TRAINER
Developed and delivered customized training on DMS software (Worldox GX4) to lawyers and staff at boutique law firms in Toronto.
Aug 2000 – Jun 2005
ROTHERGLEN SCHOOL | Oakville
ENGLISH TEACHER
Developed curriculum for and taught grade 7 and 8 English.
Aug 2000 – Jun 2005
TORYS LLP | Toronto
SOFTWARE TRAINER & SUPPORT
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Developed and delivered computer and writing skills training to lawyers, legal professionals and staff.
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Facilitated departmental team meetings and lead projects.
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Designed and wrote technical and training documentation.
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Provided telephone and ‘in person’ computer support to lawyers and staff.
Sep 1993 – Jan 1995
MOLSON BREWERIES | Toronto
TRAINING COORDINATOR
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Worked with training partner to develop and coordinate all Molson software training.
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Trained and supported over 150 Molson executives/office employees in Ontario to use Microsoft products
Jan 1991 – Dec 1991
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO | Waterloo
LAB INSTRUCTOR
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Instructed labs for introductory university computer (Mac) course with 700 students enrolled.
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Promoted the UW Computer Science Department to Ontario high school students by offering special workshops and university tours.
Jan 1989 – Dec 1989
IBM CANADA | Toronto
TECHNICAL WRITER
Developed manuals and help information for IBM products as a University of Waterloo Co-op student.
EDUCATION
1992 – 1993
BROCK UNIVERSITY & UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Senior English Qualification, Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Toronto | 1993
Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate Division-English
Brock University | 1993
1987 – 1992
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS
Honours Bachelor of Arts, English & Applied Studies Program
(Co-op) | Rhetoric & Professional Writing Option
CLIENTS
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Procreate
CANVA
OTHER ACTIVITIES
FRIEND & FUNDRAISER
Camp Oochigeas | Toronto
2014-Present
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Camp Ooch—in Muskoka, at Ooch Downtown and in-hospital—lets kids with cancer focus on being a kid and having fun. With support from friends, family and colleagues, I raised $6,525 as leader of Team Henri for the 2015 Sporting Life 10K Run. Team Henri has raised over $12,000 to help send kids to Camp Ooch.
I also run to support and help fundraise for SickKids and Soldier On.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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I enjoy running; cross-country skiing; hiking with the dog; ceramic, paper and fibre arts; home organizing and staging; travel and spending time with family and friends.
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