career summary:

Versatile designer with over 9 years of experience. Capable of handling print, web and interactive graphics. Strengths lie in layout, typography, illustration, and design. Very resourceful and continuously motivated by improving technically as well as artistically.

capabilities:

High proficiency in mainstream software, namely QuarkXPress 6, Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, Acrobat 7 and Freehand MX. Web design expertise includes html, dhtml, java scripting, and interface design. Web tool arsenals include GoLive CS2, Dreamweaver MX and Flash MX. Working knowledge of Fireworks MX and Director MX. Can develop effective concepts and design solutions quickly and independently. Extensive experience in typefaces and typographic style. Mac and PC cross-platform versatility. Able to take a team of design and production staff from concept to execution.

education:

[03.04] Fast Track to Macromedia Flash MX:
Awarded certificate upon the successful completion of training by Northern Objects.

[11.03] Excel 2002 Level 1 & 2:
Awarded certificate upon the successful completion of training by Polar Bear Corporate Education Solutions.

[95 to 97] Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology:
Awarded diploma upon the successful completion of the Graphic Design program.

[90 to 95] St. Lawrence Secondary School:
Awarded diploma and graduated with honors in the program of advanced arts.

experience:

[10.06 to present] Madacy Entertainment - Montreal, QC
Art Director of Multimedia: Supervise and direct internal and external multimedia team members. Plan and design innovative and creative solutions from concept to production for web and digital media projects.

[05.03 to 10.06] Madacy Entertainment - Montreal, QC
Graphic Designer: Design and development of innovative quality products such as CDs, DVDs, catalogues, displays, and product packaging.

[04.03 to present] Aquent Talent Agency - Montreal, QC
Active Member: Aquent finds contract, project-based, and permanent work for a broad range of Creative and Information Technology professionals.

[09.97 to 04.03] Cepac Communications - Brossard, QC
Graphic Designer: Creating and producing design solutions for a wide variety of clients. Assisting in copy writing and concept development.

[07.97 to 09.97] The Bytown Group - Ottawa, ON
Illustrator: Conceptualized and Illustrated clip-art further distributed to Microsoft.