Advertising Creative
Recent Sheridan grad with previous experience as Art and Creative Director for the SAA and as freelance graphic designer and illustrator, and also has been put through the grind on many simulation campaigns and pitches.
Resume
EXPERIENCE
OutReach Media Solutions Inc.
Graphic Designer 2011 - 2012
• Worked as an integral part of a team
• Regularly dealt with high-stress scenarios
• Learned to anticipate client tastes and needs before they were expressed
• Utilized diplomacy as an effective tool for communication
MCAN Communications (Contract Based) 2009 – 2011
• Worked with both small and large accounts
• Developed creative solutions for client needs
• Maintained relationships between departments and external sources
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator 2003 – Present
• Offered creative advice and consultation
• Produced work for various mediums
• Worked with last minute deadlines and ever-changing requirements
• Ensure client satisfaction every step of the way
EQ Communications
Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) 2010 - 2011
• Facilitates communication among the staff
• Maintains relationships between departments and external sources
• Manages website content, updates and art direction
SKILLS
• Fluent in both Mac and PC use with MS Office, Adobe CS5, Final Cut, Harris Media, IMS, and Nielsen programs
• Analyze and evaluate existing promotion plans directed to both the consumer and trade
• Develop appropriate sales promo
• Ability to brainstorm creative and effective solutions to difficult (and not-so-difficult) problems
• Productive under pressure from multiple, immediate deadlines, and can remain focused in emergency situations
• Efficient communication ability, verbal and written, gained through assignments from headline generation to complete communication/advertising/media plans
• Effective time management skills
• Stellar experience developing and delivering presentations
• Experienced teamwork to enhance ideas and co-ordinate various teams to work together fluidly
• Can communicate with all personality types, capable of switching communications styles as the situation/individual calls for
• Comfortable taking risks, tempered with common sense
EDUCATION
• 3 Year Advertising program at Sheridan College (2006 - 2009)
• Art Fundamentals Certificate at Sheridan College (2005 - 2006)
Location
Oakville, ON
Specialties
- Art Direction
- Illustration
Experience
3 yearsEducation
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
