Profile
I am a driven graphic designer with a strong eye for detail, a quick wit, and an energetic attitude. I consider myself a continuous learning junkie who enjoys overcoming challenges with a creative “outside the box” approach. I am a versatile quick learner who picks up new skills easily.
Experience
Graphic Artist Mad EngineLicensed apparel company February 2017-Present
Design Assistant Mad Engine
Licensed apparel company April 2016-February 2017
Digital Support Representative McGraw-Hill
Publishing company August 2015-February 2016
Graphic Designer Self Employed
Freelance May 2012-May 2016
Production Intern Cossette
Advertising agency March 2012-May 2012
Art Director Ad Mag
Alumni publication September 2011-December 2011
Production Artist The Chronicle
School newspaper September 2010-April 2011
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Abilities
• Mac and PC compatible• Familiar with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Elementary knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Able to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
• Adaptable to new systems and procedures
• Skillful ability to troubleshoot and problem solve • Develops engaging and aesthetic layouts
• End-to-end product design process including researching current style and fashion trends, creating mood boards, creating technical flats, selecting colour-ways, designing and applying graphics and all over prints to products, etc.
• Able to create design solutions that are consistent with current trends and style guidelines
• Creates packaging for license apparel and products by following brand guidelines
• Builds relevant presentation boards or seasonal, current and brand-focused collections
Skills
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• Layout Design
• Photo Editing • Copywriting • Typesetting |
• Branding
• Photography • Vectors • Illustration |
• Print and Web
• Social Media • File Management • Efficient |
• Organized
• Team Player • Multi-tasker • Resourceful |
Education
Advanced Advertising DiplomaDurham College 2009-2012
First Year of Journalism
Durham College 2007-2008
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate 2003-2007
Awards
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Durham College
• Ad Mag 2012 Best Front Cover • Ad Mag 2012 Best Page 11 Ad • Honour Roll Fall 2011 • Honour Roll Winter 2011 • Honour Roll Fall 2010 • DC Crew candidate |
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate
• Honours Standing (80% average) • Highest Standing in Grade 12 Writer’s Craft • Awarded the Ontario Scholar Certificate (90% average) |
