Town of Coaldale: Summer Fest Logo
Town of Coaldale Administration reached out to me asking for assistance with the re-branding of an annual event. Melanie was the staff member who would be working between myself and a sub-committee. She asked that I produce several unique logos which the committee could choose from. Along with some recommendations for edits, this is the […]
Coaldale Community Wellness Association: Newspaper Advertisement
The Coaldale Community Wellness Association awards scholarships to graduating high-school students through an application process. Here is an ad I produce for the official announcement which was placed in the local newspaper.
Coaldale Chamber of Commerce: Awards and Appreciation
Many advertisements are needed to help promote an event from start to finish. This includes nomination packages, recipient announcements, posters, social media posts, press releases, programs, power point, certificates, tent cards, and thank you cards! Here is a sample of what goes into an advertising campaign.
Coaldale Chamber of Commerce: Awards and Appreciation Banquet
The Coaldale Chamber’s first opportunity to host this event in-person post-Covid. This event program celebrates the many contributions made by individuals, groups and businesses – helping make Coaldale a great place to live! View PDF Program
Kinsmen Club of Coaldale: Harley Raffle Campaign
Riding on the coat tails of a new website, the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale also wanted me to help out with their annual Harley Raffle. The list above are just some of the products that I have produced surrounding this campaign, with more in the works. Profits generated from this fundraiser are put towards community […]
Website Refresh for the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale
The Kinsmen Club of Coaldale had an old website that featured 30+pages. With some restructuring, I was able to pare down the original number of pages down to seven, while maintaining the same content and even adding some new. This refresh features some fun new effects, launching it into a the current design era. Thank […]
Price Catalogue for Coaldale Nurseries
I was happy to produce a 32 page price catalogue for Coaldale Nurseries. Arieke had a plan and a vision for this project. She spent a many hours assembling the products list, including all the plant details, descriptions, and prices. She was able to supply all of this info on a spread sheet. Adobe programs […]
Rehoboth: Flourish Spring 2022
Another edition of Flourish. After a two-year hiatus, I am happy to see their fundraising events taking place once again! Flourish Spring 2022 PDF
Bylsma Peddal Go Karts: E-Commerce Website
I was happy to develop my first e-commerce website for Bylsma Imports. I worked closely with Anno Bylsma and Dianne Prummel, getting both their input on how the website should be mapped out. While Anno is the owner of Bylsma Imports, Dianne is the one who oversees the Peddle Go-Kart sales. This website hosts a […]
Mayoral Campaign 2022
I was please to work with Jack Van Rijn during this year’s election campaign when he ran for Mayor of the Town of Coaldale. Congratulations with your election Jack!
Coaldale Family Fun Run: 2022
Another great year for the Coaldale Family Fun Run. After two years, we were finally able to host this event in-person once again! The organizing committee is very thankful and appreciative for the continued support from our sponsors and racers.
Banner Advertisements for SiteWatch Safety
For my new client, SiteWatch Safety, my first project for Perry was to produce these eye catching banner ads. Multiple sizes were needed to accommodate responsive modes for both mobile and commuter platforms.
Welcoming SiteWatch Safety
Welcoming SiteWatch Safety as a new client.
Christmas Card for Rehoboth
Having a graphic designer on speed dial, one who is familiar with your brand, enables you to place an order for Christmas Cards with a fast turn around time.
Coaldale Community Wellness Association Advertisement
An advertisement for CCWA. A newspaper ad and social media posts.
Town of Coaldale Municipal Forum 2021
The Town of Coaldale Municipal Forum was hosted in the Fall 2021 by the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce. There is a long list of items and details that need to be taken care to properly execute an events such as this. I also get to meet new people along they way. For me this event […]
Town of Coaldale Federal Forum 2021
The Federal Forum was hosted this Fall by the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce. There is a long list of items and details that need to be taken care of on the to-do list. This includes the following Reaching out the the candidates. Meeting with Moderators. Securing a list of questions to ask the candidates. Creating […]
Brochure for the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce
This brochure was designed to assist the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce in marketing its services to prospective members.
Ad for Aspdin Construction
A quick advertisement update for Aspdin Construction.
Rehoboth: Flourish Fall 2021 Edition
Another edition for Flourish! Flourish Fall 2021 PDF
Plan Well Guide: Website and graphic design services
Plan Well Guide: Website and graphic design services I was invited to become part of the team for Plan Well Guide providing graphic design services for a new website refresh. Dr. Daren Heyland has created a service designed to help people navigate through serious illness planning – educating, empowering, and encouraging patients to critical think […]
Sandilands Apiary: New Logo
A new logo for Sandilands Apiary.
Coaldale Family Fun Run 2021
A lot of work goes into hosting an event, including the design of a pile of marketing materials.
Coaldale Chamber Membership Stickers
A request was made from the membership to design a sticker which businesses can prominently place. I am looking forward to see these stickers on business in Coaldale!
Coaldale Chamber of Commerce Awards and Appreciation ‘Event’: Program
COVID is making it challenging for the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce to host their annual Awards and Appreciation event, celebrating community excellence. Hopefully the current health restrictions will be lifted soon so we can finally execute the plan. In the mean time, here is a preview of the program. A&A Program PDF
Welcoming Bentek Systems
Ben Yee reach out to me via a connection through LinkedIn. He needed a graphic designer with some web experience to help maintain his website by making edits and uploading new products. Additionally, I assist him out with some of his social media accounts, both professionally and personally. Ben’s need for assistance with other random […]
Rehoboth: Flourish Spring 2021 Edition
Another edition for Flourish!
Logo Sample
With a new social media campaign on the horizon, Mike Parker was considering using this new logo. After committee feedback, it was decided that rebranding in the beginning of a critical campaign was not a wise course of action. They realized the very purpose of a logo in branding and brand consistency. Even thought this […]
Social Media Graphics
Adam Parker reached out on behalf of his brother Mike. The request was to design some eye catching social media posts to assist Mike’s campaign for HSAA President.
Coaldale Community Wellness Association
As a board members on the CCWA board, I get asked to use my skills to help out! This brochure was developed to assist the CCWA with their future goals of securing donations into an endowment fund.
Rehoboth: Fall 2020 Edition of Flourish!
Another edition of the the Flourish newsletter! Flourish Fall 2020 PDF
Bar 9 Farms: New Logo
A new logo for Bar 9 Farms
Bylsma Group: New Logo
A new logo for Bylsma Group; to unite all five brands under one logo! This image has a fascinating story and meaning associated to it! It was great to listen to the story and then develop this image for Anno. As with all logo design, there was a progression of what the client proposed vs […]
C.V. Benefits: Design and Techie Tasks
C.V. Benefits reached out with a need for benefit cards. Design was not their only request as they also needed to develop a process where they could manage from the office. I created a database with the ability to print cards for new members. After a few coaching sessions and a few tweaks, I was […]
Coaldale Chamber of Commerce: New Logo
With a new website came the opportunity for an update in brand! A new logo was much needed!
Coaldale Chamber of Commerce: New Website!
This website was my big COVID project. Everything about this website was developed by VRVA! I contact my services out to the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce. As the Executive Director, I was in the unique situation to write all the content, develop programs AND develop the site. With a new website came a new branding […]
Rehoboth: New Letterhead
Rehoboth needed a new letterhead to help bring cohesiveness to their overall brand. I enjoy working with the team at Rehoboth and I am pleased to be their go-to person for all their design needs. There are so many businesses out there that need assistance in a variety of unique ways but only on a […]
Rippled Dynamics: Bookmark
I had fun working on this little project. This is a promotional product, in the form of a bookmark, encourages people to engage with their website. A copy of this bookmark is included in copies of the Three-Legged Stool. Visit rippledynamics.com to order a copy today! Pi
Coaldale Chamber of Commerce: Event
Worked on ANOTHER event that was cancel to due COVID! All of the sponsorship had been secured and our group was on the verge of promote this event. I remember having a conversation with a colleague asking what we would do it the government would shut down our event. Such an unthinkable conversation to be […]
Coaldale Family Fun Run
Worked on ANOTHER event that was cancel to due COVID! All of the sponsorship had been secured and our group was on the verge of promote this event. I remember having a conversation with a colleague asking what we would do it the government would shut down our event. Such an unthinkable conversation to be […]
Synergize Solutions: Letterhead
Welcoming a new client to by business, Synergize Solutions! It was my pleasure to work with Sara on her letterhead. Sara also needed a little extra help, so I gave her a crash course in what file types to use at what time. A quick file type lesson for everyone: PNG for images with text, […]
Coaldale Nurseries: New Website!
Worked with Nuvex Solutions to create a new and modern website for the great people at the Coaldale Nurseries. My role in this project was client relations and design with Nuvex turning mock-ups into the final product. I just love developing new relationship with people. Arieke, you were a delight to work with on this […]
Dutch Grill: Food Labels
Worked with Bennardo to produce food labels for Dutch Grill products. Now I am up to speed on industry standards and food labeling regulations. Next time you’re in Fort Macleod, visit Dutch Grill!
Rehoboth: Event Advertisments
Rehoboth event poster and race bib. Cancelled due to Covid.
Rehoboth: Spring 2020 Edition of Flourish!
Rehoboth, Spring 2020 Edition of Flourish! Flourish Spring 2020 PDF
Welcoming Plan Well
I was connected with this client through a third party in the Summer of 2020. Dr. Daren Heyland needs help with a website refresh. My role as lead designer in this working group, is to visual design this website, including the design of related products such a pamphlets, brochures and host of other items.
CV Benefits: Trifold Brochure
Brochures are another excellent mode to communicate services to clients.
Rehoboth: Business Cards
New business card in keeping with their new branding.
Rehoboth: Charity Day
Poster to advertise prior to the event with postcards to hand out the day of.
Welcoming Kinsmen Club of Coaldale
The Kinsmen Club approached me to do some research for them, as they didn’t have time to do it themselves. The response from the president of the organization with the final product I submitted was “This is amazing, wow than you so much”. I am happy to help out when needed. Thanks for reaching out […]
Rehoboth: Thank You Cards
Thank you notes are an important way to communicate with your customers and suppliers; at Christmas or any any time throughout the year. Rehoboth wanted to reach out with a personal touch by including their’s clients creative art work. The final product is exciting for their clients as they get to see their art work […]
Aqua System 2000: Product Spec Sheets
If you have a new website you need spec sheets to match! Another great example of carrying your brand identity into all marking materials. Providing a wide variety of services, I can assist you too! Aqua Systems 2000 Product Spec Sheets PDF
Rebranding for Aqua Systems 2000
Considering your business’s brand identity is a key element that needs to be tackled before giving your website a re-fresh. Aqua Systems 2000 knew this was an important first step and ensured they had a new logo designed and ready to go. The ‘A’ depicts their feature product, the patented Langemann ® Gate, a water […]
Aqua Systems 2000 Website Refresh
In collaboration with Nuvex Solutions, VRVA is please to present a website refresh for Aqua Systems 2000. This website is a fully responsive website, featuring a nifty photo gallery and parallax effects. Visit as2i.net today!
Dutch Grill Logo
A new logo for Dutch Grill. This company is a family business that has experience in sausage works and butchery since 1923. Now that the move has been made, it’s time to set up shop here in Canada!
Olive 12 Logo
This client was thinking ahead as he wanted to open a secondary business at a later date. Because of this, the client wanted complimentary logos for each business. Here is the first logo for Olive 12 Academy.
New logo for Ezrayah – Music and Therapeutic Services
I was happy to work with Mekayla on a logo for her new business: Ezrayah – Music and Therapeutic Services. I was surprised when I realized this client approached me from out of province. Communications was a necessary element when developing this logo. Now a days, we sometimes can rely too much on email for […]
Rehoboth Matching Pamphlet
Included in the Rehoboth’s Flourish newsletter was this membership drive pamphlet. Rehoboth’s request to have a matching pamphlet exhibits a strong understanding in brand identity.
Rehoboth’s Flourish Newsletter – Fall Edition
The fall 2019 edition of Rehoboth’s Flourish newsletter was my summer project. Working ahead and developing deadlines was key to the delivery of this product. This enabled the both of us to balance workload with summer holiday fun! Flourish Fall 2019 PDF
New Logo for Kainai Ag Services
It was great working with Cyrus Weasel Fat on his logo for Kainai Ag Services. I designed several options to pick from and this is the result. Best wishes on your future endeavors Cyrus!
New Logos for a New Client
I was excited to help develop a few new logos for the Bylsma group of companies. Anno wanted a unique logo for each of his holdings while maintaining a cohesive look to represent his entire brand. I would like to welcome Anno as a new client and look forward to working with him on all […]
Rehoboth Annual Report 2018-2019
"Colleen, you’re such a breath of fresh air. I’ve worked with so many graphic designers in my time. Your creativity and the boldness to offer new looks and new takes go well above and beyond the cookie-cutter stuff. The beautiful thing you have done is given our organisation fantastic new themes and designs every time. Thank you very much. I love the work you have done for us! "
Ron Bos - Executive Director
Rehoboth Christian Ministries
New Website for Scenic Landscaping
The Scenic Landscaping website was designed by VRVA and developed by Nuvex Solutions. This client wanted a single page website – a trend in website design. You only have 60 seconds to make an impact on website visitors and this one-page concept accomplishes this perfectly! The motions and pop-ups keep prospective clients engaged, scrolling for […]
Advertisements for CV Benefits
Info sheet and 2 x 4 sign.
Welcoming CV Benefits
Thanks to Fresh Design for referring a new client and to CV Benefits for coming on board with VRVA! My role in this new relationship is primarily for graphic design services, helping CV Benefits produce marketing materials that are consistent with their brand identity.
Welcoming Diamond Hoof Care!
Thanks to Fresh Design for referring a new client and to Koos Vis, CEO of Diamond Hoof Care ltd. for coming on board with VRVA! My role in this new relationship is primarily for graphic design services; changing ad sizes as required. Working in the field of agriculture is a whole new ball game for […]
Flourish Newsletter
I had the privilege working with the great people at Rehoboth developing a new look for their semi-annual newsletter. Rehoboth has been refreshing their look and this design was inspired by a new website they have been developing. Maintaining consistent designs concepts is a must when creating or invigorating your brand identity. Rehoboth Spring 2019 […]
Coaldale Family Fun Run Logo
This initiative was developed by myself and a colleague, with the first event taking place in 2010. My role in this event is Marketing Coordinator. See more great images surrounding this initiative by going to vrva.ca/portfolio.
Programs for Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre
The Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre is hosting their annual Sharing the Journey Gala on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Contact office@lethbridgepregcentre.com to book your tickets today! When you attend this event, you will get a to see and touch this program in person!
Logo Refresh for Scenic Landscaping
A logo refresh for Scenic Landscaping!
New Logo for Larkspur Contracting
A new logo for Larkspur Contracting! This client provided inspiration with a picture of a herringbone pattern. Thanks for reaching out Josh!
Coaldale Family Fun Run
My role as marketing coordinator enables me to flex a diverse of skills.
Coaldale and District Chamber of Commerce
Admin, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Public Relations - One stop shop!
Invitations for the Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre
Designing Professional Invitations
Aspdin Construction Logo and Business Card
New logo and Business Card
The Real Estate Centre
The end result is an eight page brochure, with the addition of a custom pocket folder, top off with a PowerPoint presentation for a complete promotional package.
My First Impressions of Facebook. Little did I know!
Don’t underestimate the power of Social Media. In today’s world, social media is an essential advertising tool.
When should you outsource to a Virtual Assistant?
Staying late or going back to the office to catch up on work? Spend more time with your loved ones!
VRVA Assisting International Clients
My name was passed along to Johan at Bos Agri Sales, a company from the Netherlands wanting to further establish business here in Canada. I have been a main resource to him here, researching all the ins and outs of what is necessary to establish Bos Agri Sales as a business in Canada. The services […]
VRVA Working with Nuvex Solutions
I am pleased to work with Nuvex Solutions on a number of tasks. The work that I do for Nuvex focuses on websites; design concepts, content development assistance, and client relations. I look forward to working with Willem and his great team of professionals on future projects already in the works! This unique business engagement […]
Graphic Design: Convention Booklet
It is always a pleasure working with the great staff at Coaldale Christian School! I was happy and somewhat coerced 😉 into putting together their convention booklet. Canadian Reformed Teachers Conference 2018 – PDF
Blood Tribe Agricultural Project – Website
VR Virtual Assistant, in collaboration with Nuvex Solutions, has given some new polish to an old website. This website is modern in design and incorporates responsive technology ensuring this site looks great on all devices! Check it out! www.btap.ca.
It’s all in the name
Something to think about when creating a business name.
Connecting to a real person!
When you Google Virtual Assistant, your search results will connect to a number of call centres, mostly outside the country. When you google VRVA.ca, you get connected to a website associated with a real person.
Airway Refrigeration
I had a great time working on this website for Airway! They had a great logo to work with which included an iconic element that I could easily incorporate into their website. Attention to detail, both large and small is what makes this site pop! Read more...
What is a VA?
Normally a Virtual Assistant provides admin support from the home, but that may be to restrictive from my clientele. I am willing to provide a combination of working from my home and your office.
Read more...
SennCrete Business Cards
Everyone needs business cards!
SennCrete Logo
This was my first real client before I started VRVA. I made this logo back in 2014 as a trial run to figure out just how much time creating a logo would consume. Because they were friends, I felt pressured to give them everything I could give and overwhelmed them with 10 different logos! […]
Project Playground Coaldale East Logo
As President of a great group of volunteers, together we where able to raise the playground at Pinnacle Park in Coaldale, Alberta. See more great images surrounding this initiative by going to vrva.ca/portfolio.
Website for the Canadian Reformed Church of Coaldale
Another WordPress website. coaldalecanrc.com