Summary of Qualifications:

The ability and flexibility to see the grand scheme, from concept, to design, to the finished piece. My skills as a designer, team player and competent leader help to enhance the process.

Highly motivated to produce strong conceptual designs under tight deadlines and use effective visual communication skills to complete projects quickly and efficiently while maintaining positive working relationships.

Educated with a strong foundation in design principles including typography, grids and colour therory. Highly skilled in executing illustrations in both traditional and digital mediums.

Strong computer skills using the latest version Adobe CS5 with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, with a working knowledge of After Effects, Flash and Fireworks. Other applications used are MS Office, Quark Xpress and Macromedia Freehand.

Ability to write W3 compliant HTML4, XHTML and CSS as well as a working understanding of HTML5, CSS3, Java script, JQuiry and Actionscript.

Awards and Nominations:

Canadian New Media Award “Excellence in Learning” 2006 winner for Sortitout.ca

AMPIA “Best New Media Production” 2006 nomination for Sortitout.ca

Related Employment:

May/11- Present
Web Designer
DevFacto Technologies Inc., Edmonton, Alberta

Relevant Duties:
Creating the interface look and feel of clients SharePoint products using a combination of HTML and CSS.

Oct/10 - May/11
Graphic Artist
DDB Canada, Edmonton, Alberta

Relevant Duties:
Prepare final material maintaining accuracy in content and specifications.

Work with other members of the creative team on a number of design projects from the initiation to the final.

Provide website design and production support.

Create animated online ads using Adobe Flash.

Mock-up proofs and artwork for presentation.

Sept/06 - Oct/10
Owner/Graphic Designer & Web Developer
Urban Propaganda, Vancouver, British Columbia/Montreal, Quebec

Relevant Duties:
Work with clients on a variety of projects including corporate identity, product packaging, point of sales displays, web development and promotional material.

Collaborate with a variety of subcontractors including printers, video editors and web designers to ensure the best final product for the client.

Manage all aspects of the business including bookkeeping, quoting, invoicing, press quality and hiring subcontractors.

Aug/09 - Feb/10
Web Designer
SHB Corp, Montréal, Quebec

Relevant Duties:
Design and manage a series of corporate branding materials including packaging design, websites and other promotional matrial.

Develop and maintain product landing pages, while working closely with PHP and database programmers, freelance writers and SEO specialists.

Nov/01 - Sept/06
Senior Graphic Designer
CHUM Television Edmonton/LTA, Edmonton, Alberta

Relevant Duties:
Oversee all print related projects created within the art department.

Design materials relating to promotional handouts, advertising and print support for ACCESS the education station, CLT, Book Television, CourtTV Canada, Citytv, and Distribution Access.

Collaborate with CHUM internal and external clients in production planning, preparation and execution of graphics to apply to both print and on-air projects.

Create original illustrations as required for internal and external projects.

Apply photography skills for use in both print and multimedia.

May/00 - Nov/01
Graphic Designer
Grant MacEwan College Students’ Association, Edmonton, Alberta

Relevant Duties:
Designed all printed material including: Intercamp magazine, promotional items, posters, handbooks, invitations, brochures for the Students’ Association and affiliated services.

Responsible for the entire production of Intercamp magazine (28 Issues annually), including hiring and supervising of student editors, writers and photographers as well as recruiting volunteers to contribute content.

Developed, designed, and maintained the GMCSA website.

Created original illustrations and photographs for use in publications/mediums developed for the GMCSA and affiliated services.

Education

Sept/98 - Apr/00
Visual Communication Diploma,
Design And Digital Media Major - Honours Graduate
Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton Alberta

Continuing Education

April//08 - Dec/08
Dreamweaver level 1 and 2
University of British Columbia (UBC) Part-time studies, Vancouver, BC

Oct/08-Dec/08
HTML and basic coding
University of British Columbia (UBC) Part-time studies, Vancouver, BC

Oct/07-April//08
Adobe Flash level 1 and 2
University of British Columbia (UBC) Part-time studies, Vancouver, BC