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Summary of Qualification
- Enterprising Graphic Design professional with in excess of eight years progressive experience in print design, print production, and product branding
- Successful completion of an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design from Georgian College, with an emphasis on desktop publishing, product design, and project management
- Proven experience in managing a high volume work environment while maintaining a high level of creativity
- Knowledge of advanced technologies used to capture and manipulate design elements in producing a distinguished final product
- Experienced in effectively managing multiple assignments within short turnaround times and strict deadlines
- Dynamic team player with well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Technical Proficiency
Platforms:
Mac OS 9/10, Windows XP/ME/2000.
Software Expertise:
Adobe Creative Suite 3, InDesign and QuarkXpress; Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); FTP and Email applications; QuickTrac Client System; Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver; Programming/scripting languages: XHTML, Javascript, CSS
Professional Experience
National Post 2007 to Present
Digital Pre-Press Technician
- Prepared all digital files for daily newspaper and magazine publication, with an emphasis on pre-flight and troubleshooting
- Monitored and received all files submitted via email or FTP, checked for completeness and ensured technical specifications were correct
- Retouched and colour corrected images, formatted and handled fonts to output proofs
- Assisted clients and alternate stakeholders with advanced technical issues
- Worked closely with designers and traffic coordinators in order to maintain strict deadlines and surpass project requirements
- Used tickets and Quicktrac - a docket system for tracking projects
National Post 2005 to 2007
Ad Builder
- Managed and coordinated design production from concept through completion and trafficked ads for the Classified, Careers, Automotive and Real Estate sections of a established national newspaper
- Consulted with advertising representatives and worked collaboratively with fellow designers to identify varied graphic needs, budget constraints, and project deadlines
- Used tickets and Quicktrac - a docket system for tracking projects
Canusa Group 2004- 2005
Graphic/Production Designer
- Conceptualized, designed, and produced promotional materials, DVDs, and camera-ready art for four fitness magazine publications (Musclemag, Oxygen, AHF, American Curves) with an established readership base
- Ensured proof reading and sign off process was undertaken with all materials
- Air-brushed, retouched, and enhanced images for use in various sized advertisements
- Coordinated the printing production process to ensure quality and inspected proofs for accuracy
- Worked closely with the Art Directors and Advertising Executives to ensure product integrity and served as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers
- Catalogued graphics and maintained extensive digital records
Bowring 2002 to 2004
Junior Graphic Designer
- Created all in-house POP signage, brochures, flyers, and newspaper advertisements for in excess of fifty stores across Canada (English and French)
- Updated company web-pages on a bi-weekly basis to reflect seasonal events and marketing initiatives
- Produced and maintained a weekly company newsletter
- Organized and catalogued all signage and distributed signage to all store locations
- Worked collaboratively with the Marketing Director and alternate promotional staff in campaigns to open new stores
Freelance Design 1999 to Present
- Creating brochures, posters, company identities, wedding and party invitations for various businesses and private parties
- Conceptualizing, planning, modeling, and final execution of new and pre-existing websites while keeping within the standards of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
Education
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technologies
- Graphic Design - Three Year Program 1999 to 2002
- Art Fundamentals - One Year Program 1998 to 1999
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technologies
- XHTML November/December 2007
- Javascript Workshop November 2007
- Dreamweaver January/February 2008
- Flash March/April 2008