Alan Chow, Graphic Designer

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Experience

August 2009 – Present
Graphic Designer/Production Artist, Best Buy Canada (Burnaby, BC)
  • Production of Best Buy & Future shops national weekly flyer
  • Assisted in the training of seasonal contractors in flyer procedures and standards
2003 – Present
Freelance Designer
  • Projects include: Magazine & newspaper ads, brochures, direct mail, website design & coding (HTML & CSS)
  • Created an identity program for The Federation of North American Explorers (FNE) for future expansion plans
  • Created promotional material increase exposure for FNE, including a revamped website and marketing collateral
2007 – 2009
Contract Talent (Toronto, ON)
  • Graphic Designer at Agency 59
    • Designed mockups as part of pitch process to several clients
    • Created print and web related pieces
  • Graphic Designer at Tabi International
    • Designed overall look and feel for spring 2008
    • Pieces included store signage, retail window treatments and promotional brochure.
  • Production artist/graphic designer at Mackenzie Financial
    • Production of large, time-sensitive, annual reports (minimum 20 funds to format/edit)
    • Creation of various marketing material; updating existing marketing collateral as needed
September 2003 – May 2007
Graphic Designer — Ekoprint Business Solutions Inc. (Mississauga, ON)
  • Worked with clients to create customized designs from concept to final delivery
  • Projects include: Direct mail, marketing kits, package design, websites and logos
  • Designed for The CN Tower, Oxford Properties Group, Dynamic Hospitality Group and Katanga Mining Ltd.
  • Client & freelance talent management

Skills

  • Excellent creative problem solver for various design projects
  • Able to manage projects from concepts to final production
  • Able to adapt quickly to new environments and challenges
  • Great in a team or independent environment
  • Knowledgeable in digital and off-set printing methods
  • Superb multi-tasking and organizational skills; detail-oriented
  • Proficient in: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign CS3, QuarkXPress, HTML/CSS

Education

September 1999 - May 2003
York University / Sheridan College
Gained Honours Bachelor of Design Degree

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