Tink Newman is an ambitious entrepreneur currently pursuing a BA in Interactive Arts & Technology and Business. She has skills in graphic design, marketing, business development and interface design. She is currently running her own web application company, Foodavinci, and has work experience in communications, project management, and sales roles. Her education includes studies at Simon Fraser University, Disney University, and Oklahoma State University. She is energetic, focused, and enjoys problem solving.
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Foodavinci
Adaptive Sliding
BC Bobsleigh &
Skeleton
Helly Hansen
Ply Gem Canada
Vancouver 2010
Olympics
MAPTmedia
Disney International
Arrivals
Walt Disney World
Resort
Simon Fraser
University
ABOUT
CHARACTER
I am an ambitious early-stage entrepreneur
of a web application company, who is
finishing my BA in Interactive Arts &
Technology & Business. I have developed
skills in graphic design, marketing, business
development and visual interface design.
-Energetic and takes ownership
-Focused and driven
-Enjoys problem solving
-Likes asking questions
-Quick learner
-ENTJ - Myer’s Briggs Type Indicator
-Great at organizing
-Detail and goal oriented
-Likes independent computer work
as well as face to face socialization
and teamwork.
SOFTWARE
(Interm.) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition
Microsoft Office, Google, Dropbox
Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook
(All basic) HTML, AutoCAD, Solidworks
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Linkedin -Tink Newman
Twitter - @tinknewman
Email - tink.newman@gmail.com
Cell - (604) 765-5115
WORK HISTORY
EDUCATION
Entrepreneur
Foodavinci.com
Jan. 2013- Present (side project)
Recruited and led a team of 6 talented individuals to
create a recipe ingredient substitution website.
Gave presentations to investors and gave public pitches.
Filed for incorporation and for intellectual property.
Interactive Arts & Technology and
Business - Current student
Simon Fraser University {’14}
Concentrations: Interactive Design
and Entrepreneurship
Manager of Communications
Adaptive Sliding
Jan. 2011-Jan.2013
Worked with quadriplegic and paraplegic athletes to
integrate bobsleigh into a paralympic sport.
Developed, managed and promoted interaction through
social media internationally.
Jr. Value Stream Engineer
Ply Gem Canada
May. 2010 - Aug. 2010
Managed projects and gave presentations in
Maintenance and Repair Operations Administration.
Critiqued and improved internal database system.
Video Designer
Simon Fraser University
Sept. 2010 - Dec. 2010
Created video, original quote content, conducted user
interviews, created storyboards and gave presentations
for critiques.
Assistant Project Manager
Ply Gem Canada
May 2011 - Aug. 2011
Created budgets and presentations for management and
co-workers. Designed and edited workflows between
departments, pitched new products and ordered
machinery.
Auction Sales Representative
Vancouver 2010 Olympics
Jan. 2010 - Feb. 2010
Interacted with international visitors and managed a silent
auction including POS sales.
Merchandise & Guest Concierge
Walt Disney World Resort
Jan. 2009 - Aug. 2009 and seasonal for 2 years after
Interacted with international guests and promoted
products. Also worked with Disney International Arrivals.
Disney College Program Internship
Disney University {’09-’10}
Courses: Creativity & Organization
and Organizational Leadership
Harvard Publishing Certificates:
Creativity, Global Business &
Technology
Architecture Program
Oklahoma State University {’09}
Foreign Exchange
Architecture 101 & Interior Design
Cameron Heights Collegiate
IB World School, ON, {’08}
Ambassadors Program
Ontario Scholars Award {A avg}
Technological Design Award {CAD}
{Pre-Architecture}
MORE TINK
Skeleton Racing: Silver & Bronze
{BC Championships: 2011, 2012}
Instruments: djimbe drum, singing,
tenor saxophone, native wood flute
“Any sports marketing/ photography/
graphic design/ generally creative
people out there, give @TinkNewman
a follow. She’s a winner.” - Mike
Dowling, Sports Writer, Bleacher
Report
“None {of the recruits I’ve seen} have
the level of self-motivating,
determination to succeed as
Tink...she will leave no stone
unturned.” - Paul Fraser, National
Skeleton Team, 2010 Europa Cup
Medal