Coroflot

Resume

Mya McNulty

Cell: 647.688.2372
Email: mya@mmmdesign.ca

Skills
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• Excellent organizational abilities
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Creative mind and a quick study
• Ability to thrive under pressure with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, AfterEffects), QuarkXPress, Fontographer and Microsoft Office, in both MAC and PC platforms.

Education
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NSCAD University
Bachelor of Design, 2005
Major: Communication Design, Honours

University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, 1998
Major: Psychology

Experience
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Totem (formerly Redwood Custom Communications) • Toronto, ON
Senior Designer • December 2007 – Present
Designer :: September 2006 – December 2007
• Senior Designer for Aeroplan Arrival, a travel and lifestyle magazine, aimed at over 1,000,000 top-tier Aeroplan members (English and French). Aided in running art department, ie: directing photoshoots, liaising with photographers, image research, preparing files for reproduction, colour correction, etc.
• Art Directed projects for The Principal Financial Group, designing both internal and customer-facing pieces, including direct mail, brochures and manuals, on restrictiveprint-on-demand facilities. Pushed company’s limited visual identity which, according to their Brand Director, “sets the standard” for new materials.
• Design custom content, advertisements, direct mail pieces, and advertorials for various clients including Mazda, Scotts, CAA, Sears and Home Depot.

mmmDesign • Toronto, ON
Graphic Designer • March 2004 – Present
• Freelance design work for multiple clients, including: editorial design, corporate identity, brochure, cd cover, event poster/flyer, invitation, letterhead, business card, and website design.

NSCAD University • Halifax, NS
Instructor • September 2005 – November 2005
• Taught "Digital Page Layout", part of the Continuing Studies Program—introduces the fundamental elements of page layout, typography and image using Adobe InDesign.

Hydraulic Systems Ltd. • Dartmouth, NS
Graphic Designer • May 2003 – May 2005
• Independently responsible for design and production of all visual materials, including: newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, business cards, and in-store signage.
• Designed and produced 200 page Product and Services Catalogue. Worked closely with sales reps to gather appropriate content representing thousands of products. Organized materials into an easy to use catalogue which resulted in a 30% increase in sales.
• Developed and created www.hydraulic-systems.com. Gathered materials, organized hierarchy and designed structure in order to code 650+ pages.

The Flower Shop • Halifax, NS
Floral Designer • August 1999 – November 2000
• Designed and completed floral arrangements, including, fresh, dried and silk work.
• Consulted for floral events, such as weddings, corporate events and memorial services.
• Provided customer service, cash and phone sales, created store displays and set-up.

Plants Galore • West Vancouver, BC
Floral Designer • April 1999 – June 1999
• Aided in set-up of new store, including: choosing design style of shop, purchasing of fresh product and hard goods, out-of-store promotions, and layout of work area.
• Designed floral arrangements and merchandising displays.

West Van Florist • West Vancouver, BC
Floral Designer / Delivery Co-Ordinator • September 1996 – April 1999
• Designed floral arrangements, performed cash and phone sales, and merchandising.
• As Delivery Coordinator, directed orders to various departments, oversaw product supply and quality, followed orders through to completion, and communicated with driver to ensure 50+ daily deliveries were timely and accurate.