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Curriculum Vitae
graphic design profile
* typographic skills to create effective visual communications in any media
* provide solutions in the initial graphic design process
* identify needs of the client to develop brand and corporate identities
* utilize a variety of techniques to create, capture and manipulate design elements
* translate subject matter into concrete design for brochures, newsletters, logos and promotions
career development overview
Throughout the many years that I worked in a business environment, I attained a vast knowledge base, which included: working under tight deadlines and producing work through challenging circumstances; working independently and with a team to see a project through to the final stage; co-ordinated trade shows, seminars and workshops; supported corporate clients and students; managed in-house database and provided software/hardware assistance to staff members as needed.
software skills
CS3 Suite: Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Acrobat Professional & Distiller ~ Macromedia Suite: Dreamweaver / Fireworks ~ QuarkXPress ~ Microsoft Office Suite: Word / Excel / PowerPoint
awards and honours
Jim Phibbs Memorial Award, 2006
Dean's Honour Roll/Academic Excellence
work history
Scene Magazine - Biweekly Arts, Entertainment and News Paper - Creative Director
* efficiently manage and coordinate layout of newspaper and production of all design elements for each biweekly edition
* create advertisements for local businesses or organizations
* preflight digital files for output to web press
* co-ordinate all other elements of the paper to meet strict deadlines in a timely manner
* update and maintain web site
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