cv aka. resumé
OBJECTIVE
I would like to establish myself as a strong and dependable employee, while learning new techniques, tools, and technologies to better myself and the quality of my work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of print production techniques and theories.
- Expert knowledge of the Mac computer platform with strong knowledge of PC.
- Extensive experience with design software including: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat), QuarkXPress, Macromedia FlashMX with experience in ActionScript.
- Strong knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Director, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Extremely quick to adapt and learn new things.
- Team player with leadership qualities.
- Understanding of PHP, MySQL, and minor ASP and ASP.net programming.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
- Design corporate identities including logos, stationery packages, brochures, signage, and graphic manuals.
- Ensuring all designs meet with graphic standards.
- Produce magazine advertising campaigns in full colour.
- Design and build corporate and retail web sites, including interface and management tools.
- Create company support materials; PowerPoint presentations, videos, conceptual commercial storyboards.
- Product photography, and photo retouching.
- Manage multiple projects on tight deadlines.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
WiseChoice Graphics Inc.
Freelance Consultant: 2003 - Present
Consult with the president and assist on current projects. Handle all web and multimedia projects, as well as provide technical support and consulting.
Idomo Furniture
Freelance Consultant: 2003 - Present
Design, conceptualize and create advertising and marketing material to meet the needs of the furniture store. Projects include design, production, and maintenance of the store web site, photography, and art production of all store advertisements.
ZRC Inc.
Freelance Consultant: 2002 - 2006
Work closely with the partners to meet marketing needs of clients. Duties include; Developing creative solutions to design challenges, art production, web design, web production, minor web programming, and computer maintenance.
WiseChoice Graphics Inc.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist: 2000 - 2003
Started as entry level designer while attending College. Meeting and exceeding the challenges I was presented, I advanced quickly to become the company’s sole designer. Duties included; create designs, deal with customers, oversee production, and answer phones.
AWARDS AND ACCREDITATION
- Zimmerman, Rose, Columbus Award for excellence in Graphic Design - 2002
- Kempenfelt Graphics Group Award - 2001
- Volkswagen Graphic Design Award - 2000
- Art York Diploma (Specialized Arts Program) - 1998
EDUCATION
- Graphic Design 3 yr. Diploma: Graduated with honours - June 2002
Georgian College - Arts York Diploma: Graduated - June 1998
Unionville High School - Secondary School Diploma: Graduated - June 1998
Unionville High School
