Everyn Paige Guzzell

Senior Multi-Media Designer

• Designed and developed multimedia content across digital, print, and video platforms to support communications, marketing, and community outreach initiatives.

• Worked collaboratively with department leads to develop branding and promotional materials for events, programs, and announcements that connect meaningfully with NAN members and stakeholders.

• Contributed to creative strategy development, ensuring alignment with NAN’s communications objectives and visual identity.

• Provided creative solutions for complex communication needs, transforming key messages into engaging and accessible visuals.Collaborated cross-departmentally to maintain brand consistency and visual cohesion across all public-facing materials.

• Supported and mentored junior designers and communications staff, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

October 2022 - Present/Thunder Bay, Ontario

Acting Manager of Digital Communications

• Lead the development and execution of organization-wide communications strategy, ensuring alignment with leadership priorities and community engagement goals.

• Oversee visual and editorial content across digital, print, and social platforms to maintain consistent and culturally respectful branding.

• Supervise the Communications team, including a junior designer, providing mentorship and creative direction to support skill development and high-quality output.

• Coordinate press conferences and media relations, managing requests, developing media kits, and ensuring responsive, timely communications.

• Direct the production and distribution of key materials such as Annual Reports, Chiefs Kits, newsletters, and promotional resources

• Collaborate with senior leadership and program leads to translate complex information into accessible, community-focused messaging.

• Manage internal workflows, vendor relationships, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of communications projects and campaigns.

• Support strategic planning and event communications, developing marketing materials that enhance outreach and public engagement.

April 2023 - June 2024/Thunder Bay, Ontario

Graphic Designer/Owner

• Deliver tailored branding solutions, visual identities, and digital content for a diverse range of clients across sectors including community organizations, small businesses, and cultural initiatives.

• Manage all phases of client projects — from creative direction and strategy to final execution across digital and print platforms.

• Provide end-to-end design services including logo development, social media content, marketing collateral, and web-ready assets.

• Collaborate directly with clients to ensure design outcomes are clear, inclusive, and aligned with their goals and audience.

• Apply principles of accessible and community-based design, with a focus on storytelling, cultural relevance, and long-term brand cohesion.

January 2015 - Present/Thunder Bay, OntarioItem description

Project Manager & Graphic Designer

• Managed multidisciplinary teams to deliver client marketing projects on time and within budget, including social media campaigns, print and digital design, and web development.

• Served as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, maintaining clear communication, timelines, and budget control throughout all phases of production.

• Provided creative direction and feedback to designers, developers, and content creators to ensure high-quality, brand-aligned outcomes.

• Designed engaging visual content for print and digital platforms, including social media assets, ad campaigns, and marketing collateral.

• Developed and executed social media strategies that increased audience engagement and brand visibility for a variety of clients.

• Supported the overall creative process from concept to implementation, contributing to both strategy and execution across channels.

March 2019 - September 2022/Thunder Bay, Ontario

• Graphic Designer
  
  

  • Designed a range of client-facing materials, including promotional flyers, display signage, business documents, and interactive PDFs.

  • Created custom layouts and visual concepts tailored to client needs and branding.

  • Managed the full production process — from design through pre-press, printing, and finishing — ensuring quality and timely delivery.

  • Provided hands-on support in both creative and technical aspects of print services in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

  
  Sept. 2018 - March 2019

• Online Media & Web Technician
  
  

  • Produced and updated e-learning modules using XML and Flash, based on PowerPoint storyboards and instructional design outlines.

  • Designed original graphics and animations to enhance digital learning content and support student engagement.

  • Created interactive learning activities using Flash and HTML5, contributing to accessible and dynamic online course experiences.

  • Assisted educators in developing and formatting online courses and presentations, including uploading and managing materials in Blackboard LMS.

  • Supported multimedia production efforts with a focus on usability, interactivity, and educational clarity.

  
  April 2017 - January 2018