Resume

Profile

Extensive knowledge and experience in web and print design on both corporate and non-corporate levels. Essential skills in project management, creative direction, client interaction, customer service, problem-solving, personal and work-related organization and project timeline control. Produced websites, promotional and product print material and logo designs for clients in music/entertainment, retail, education, government and professional services.

 

Software/Technical Skills

MAC & PC Platforms Adobe Photoshop CS3 Quark Xpress 7.0 Apple Final Cut Pro Apple LiveType Adobe Illustrator CS3

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Adobe Flash CS3 Adobe Acrobat CS3 Microsoft Office 2008 HTML/PHP/CSS Copywriting

 

Career Development

IMMEDIAC WORLDWIDE INC. - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
SEPTEMBER 2005 - NOVEMBER 2007
Creative Director, Designer, Customer Support, Software Education

In the role of Creative Director, many duties performed include designing both web and print based material, managing the production team, project & time management, creating and maintaining project timelines, corresponding with customers regarding current project status updates, handling customer support on immediaC’s CMS and other software, along with the usual duties of creative direction.

HALIFAX METRO CENTRE - Halifax, Nova Scotia
AUGUST 2002 - NOVEMBER 2007
Audio Communication, SilverVision Production Team (seasonal)

As part of the SilverVision production team, my duties include audio communication between the SilverVision Video Producer and Game Audio Announcer for various past and present events such as Halifax Mooseheads home games and The 2003 World Junior Hockey Championships. I also design various graphic promotional material for the SilverVision big screens.

HANDSTAND DESIGNWORKS - Halifax, Nova Scotia
MARCH 2004 - SEPTEMBER 2005
Founder, Designer

Duties included managing a full service design agency, more specifically, graphic design services to clients on web, print and branding platforms. Responsible for developing and presenting initial design ideas and concepts on various design projects and implementing those projects from start to finish, including organizing project specifications, establishing and meeting project timelines, interacting with the client on a daily basis and presenting final project results.

IMMEDIAC WORLDWIDE INC. - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
FEBRUARY 2001 - 2004
Head Designer, Consultant

Acted as head designer to provide graphic design and branding solutions for various software products developed by immediaC. Responsibilities included organizing project details and timelines, creating design concepts and implementing final designs with minimal supervision. Also responsible for providing graphic design on various levels for customers of immediaC.

 

Education Credentials

MACKENZIE COLLEGE - Moncton, New Brunswick
SEPTEMBER 1999 - 2000
Interactive Multimedia Specialist diploma program - honors graduate
Associated Work Term - Hawk Communications, Moncton, NB

COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC - Stephenville, Newfoundland & Labrador
SEPTEMBER 1996 - 1998
Visual Arts diploma program