A Bit About Me

Cassandra de Vries
Graphic Designer
I graduated from Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary AB. I studied Visual Communications and got my Bachelors of Design, majoring in Graphic Design and Advertising. I am a designer located in Victoria BC. I enjoy a ton of things, like sports, arts, illustration, learning is something I value, and will forever strive to do.
Work Experience
May 2022 - Oct 2022
Saanich Councillor - Zac de Vries
July 2023 - Present
X-changes Art Gallery
July 2024- August 2024
Immunity Canada
Campaign Communications Director​
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Excelled in a fast-paced environment by meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
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Orchestrated and conceptualized print medias including 55,000 rack cards and business cards, 50 campaign signs (2 versions), 500 lawn signs (2 versions), fans, 2 banners, buttons, and merchandise.
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Strategized a strong social media presence through digital design including informational posts and illustrations. Developed a clean, user-friendly campaign website using godaddy.com.
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Enhanced skills in project management, brand identity congruent through multiple communication mediums, and content strategies development.
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Improved technical skills using Adobe In-Design and Illustrator.
Volunteer communications- social media​
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create motion graphics, and posts for different social media platforms promoting upcoming art exhibitions.
Marketing Coordinator​
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Followed brand guidelines and created a 32 page annual report that matches the brands identity. Researched, collaborated to gather content, copywritten key stories, edited photos, and created original designs using Canva. Design reflects brand values and their community and audience.
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Designed and created engaging social media posts and blogposts consistent with the brands voice.
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Designed a variety of event posters targeting a clear audience.
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Assisted in other areas - created documents for medical tool kit. Researched information and created layouts that are intuitive for people living with primary immunodefiencies to use for their medical appointments.
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Communicated progress and project managed all tasks to be completed in timely manners with lots of consideration for revisions.