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