Linda Stevenson is a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience creating visual designs for clients. She has qualifications in counseling and graphic design. Her experience includes freelance graphic design work and positions at various companies where she designed materials such as newsletters, brochures, and websites. She also has experience in counseling roles including as a telephone counselor and mental health support worker. Her skills include creative thinking, strong communication, and proficiency in design software.

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P R O F I L E
P R O F E S S I O N A L
S TAT E M E N T
linkedin.com/in/linda-stevenson
Name
Linda Stevenson
Address
55 Lloyd Drive
RD1, Silverdale
0994
Auckland
Phone
021 212 0584
Email
linstev@xtra.co.nz
A C A D E M I C Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
Diploma in Counselling
Laidlaw College, Henderson, Auckland
Diploma in Art & Graphic Design
Cape Technikon, Cape Town, South Africa
2008-2010
1978-1981
Linda is a graphic designer with more
than 20 years of experience in creating
and successfully pitching designs to
clients in a variety of fields. She loves
to create visually stunning designs,
and has the ability to understand
complex client requirements, and
produce simple and logical solutions.
She has the creative flair, originality
and strong visual sense required to
satisfy the specifications of clients.
2010 - Present Living Faith Ministries, Red Beach, Auckland
Position: Graphic Designer/Website Administrator
Designing newsletters, booklets, posters, brochures,
Powerpoint presentations, signboards and banners.
Freelance
Position: Graphic Designer/Artist
Designing logos, corporate identity, brochures,
catalogues, prospectuses, greeting cards,
advertisements, signage, posters, and graphics for
company websites. Preparing files for printing.
2002- Present
E X P E R I E N C E
Stella Maris School, Silverdale, Auckland
Position: Part-time administration
(as well as maintaining my freelance business).
Pukekohe Design & Print
Position: Head of Design Department/Client liaison
Designing brochures, catalogues, advertisements,
signage, posters, packaging and labels. Pre-press.
2007 - 2008
2001 - 2003
Swaffield Print, East Tamaki, Auckland
Position: Graphic Designer/Mac Operator/Client liaison
Designing brochures, catalogues, advertisements,
signage, posters, packaging and labels. Pre-press.
1999-2001
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S O C I A L
Lifeline
Position: Telephone Counsellor
To provide support across five helplines: Lifeline, National
Depression Inititiative (NDI), The Lowdown and Tautoko.
2012-2014
Waitemata DHB – Taharoto Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Position: Mental Health Support Worker/Psychiatric Assistant
To provide support for mentally ill patients – Counselling,
co-ordinate activities, run coffee groups, facilitate group
therapy sessions, art therapy (one-on-one or group therapy).
2012-2014

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P R O F I L E
Name
Linda Stevenson
Address
55 Lloyd Drive
RD1, Silverdale
0994
Auckland
Phone
021 212 0584
Email
linstev@xtra.co.nz
S K I L L S
Creative Thinking
Strong communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Abiity to work well under pressure
Pro-active team member
Multi-tasking
Creativity
Initiative
Attention to detail
Flexible
Determination
Self-motivated
Professional Personal
K E Y C O M P E T E N C I E S
Proficient in Aldus Freehand, InDesign and Photoshop
In-depth knowledge of typography and colour-matching
Pre-press
I N T E R E S T S
Acrylic and mixed-media painting, art therapy, crafts, animals, hiking,
health, music and theatre.
Theuns Myburgh
Pastor, Living Faith
T: 021 140 9937
E: youth@livingfaith.org.nz
Jim Morrogh
Marketing Manager, New Horizon
T: 021 611 948
E: jim@newhorizon.co.nz
Bill Valintine
Director, Industrial Resale Ltd
T: 027 778 8552
E: sales@industrialresale.co.nz
R E F E R E N C E S
Helen Pearson
Principal, Horizon School, Snells Beach
T: 021 193 6888
E: principal@horizon.school.nz
Linda Stevenson Graphic Design
Position: Self-employed
Designing logos, corporate identity, brochures, catalogues,
thematic maps, advertisements, signage and posters.
1987-1999
Advertising Agencies, Cape Town, South Africa
D’Arcy MacManus & Masius
Fine, Geffen, Simkins & Marrington
Young & Rubicam
1987-1999