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| Position wanted: |
Graphic Design |
| Job category: |
AdvertisingAnimationCreative Arts/MediaDesign/MultimediaFashionFreelanceWeb Design |
| Objective and Resume Summary: |
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I would love to be working in all forms of graphic design. Find an enjoyable career that allows me to use the latest graphic software. Currently I am designing mostly in print I would love to continue this while expanding my sills into web design and digital design. I would like to work helping the company grow, with room for advancement, while keeping me challenged. I like to be challenged to push my skill sets forward. I am not afraid to try new things. I would enjoy a place where the people I work with are more than just working partners they are also my friends.
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| Skills: |
Photoshop
Illustrator
Web
Designer
Graphic
Production
CS
Adobe |
| Known languages (and levels): |
English-Very Good
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| Type of Employment wanted: |
Full Time
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| Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers: |
50000 USD
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| Current Location: |
Canada, Ontario, Mississauga |
| Education History, Qualifications & other additional information: |
| Level of Education: |
College
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2005 - Introduction to InDesign CS Training video Course with The Mississauga News
2002 - George Brown College, QuarkXPress2 Version 4-5 Course credit completed with honors
2002 - George Brown College, QuarkXPress1 Version 4-5 Course credit completed with honors
2000 - Sheridan College, Management and Team Leadership Course credit
2000 - Level One Excel Training Course credit
1993 - Humber College, Graduated with a Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design
1991 - Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, Graduated with an O.S.S.D.
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| Work History & Experience: |
| Years of Work Experience: |
10 to 15 Years |
The Mississauga News
May. 2004 to Current
Graphic Designer
Layout and design ads for restaurants, car dealers, and retail shopping in many of The Mississauga News various newspapers and hi resolution full colour publications. Gained skills and knowledge making the Switch from QuarkXPress to InDesign.
Ad Express
Oct. 2003 to May 2004
Graphic Designer
Layout and design movie advertisements for many Canadian newspapers. Updated ads weekly to reflect daily movie showings, locations and campaigns. Some clients include; Fox, DreamWorks, Thinkfilm, Alliance, Odeon, Newline Cinema and others.
Purple Alien
July 1996 to Current
Owner/Operator and Illustrator/Graphic Designer.
Home based business.
Development and expansion of this home business.
Recent project include: Branding various companies, Purple Alien branding, Redesign of Purple Alien web site, Games Workshop 80 page 8.5”x11” Price Guide.
Explorer Headgear Inc.
Nov. 2001 to Aug. 2002
Graphic Designer-Illustrator.
Developed logo designs for headwear and other clothing apparel.
Worked individually and in teams.
Proposed creative and exciting new designs when required.
Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create designs for everything from hats, toques and visors to ski pants, golf shirts and jackets.
Our projects included: Tommy Hilfiger, Molson, I Am Canadian, Coors Light, Corona, Teletoon, The Bay, Bum Equipment, Sears, Giant Tiger, Walmart, Canadian Club, and many others.
Games Workshop
Aug. 1994 to Aug. 2001
Many positions.
Retail and Mail Order Sales.
Mail Order Supervisor
Warehouse Assistant Supervisor
Throughout my time there I always kept a strong graphic involvement.
I designed a cartoon mascot for “Fanatic”, a division of Games Workshop UK.
Organized many Mail Order promotions: ideas, layouts and designs.
Gave support to the opening development and expansion of the new promotions department. |
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