Coroflot

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OBJECTIVE

Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator with extensive Communication and Design experience seeks to work with progressive, creative companies on a variety of projects.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Fifteen years experience in Communications as Senior Designer
and Art Director: in print, illustration, graphic design, package design, multimedia, advertising, promotions, web design, and marketing.

• Work created as part of a Design Team, and as an independent Senior Designer and Art Director has earned several Illustration, Design, and Multimedia Awards.

• Proven success in positions requiring a high level of organization, independence, and a strong eye for design and detail. Ability to assess goals and implement strategies that best meet the client’s needs.

• History of working independently and as part of a fast-paced environment. Very strong at multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and excellent teamwork and communication skills (in both French and English).

• Expert design skills in the following programs: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and extensive Illustration experience in both digital
and traditional mediums.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1995- Present PhenoManon Inc. (Freelance, contract, and full-time positions)

Clients: Royal Bank of Canada, Cisco, Bell Canada, British Airways, Nygard, Roots, Recruit Ad Advertising, Nevada, Saber Consultants, MacLean Hunter, College of Dental Hygienists, Lakehead University, Radio Shack, Richard Ivey School of Business, Toronto School Board, Everest, Denninghouse Inc., Insight Partners…

· Researched, conceptualized and designed diverse campaigns, print materials (magazine production, visual identity guidelines, advertising, promotional materials…), road shows, websites, multimedia components, packaging, and illustrations (editorial, promotional…)
· Front-line contact and internal point person on all jobs
· Responsible for project initiations, creative briefs, contact reports, and client presentations
· Art directed design projects to ensure consistency and quality of branding across multiple-media applications
· Developed new brands from logotype creation to web, multimedia, print, and PowerPoint components

2009 - Present Ryerson University

· Senior Graphic Designer for Ryerson University
· Designed and produced a wide array of print and web based pieces for the University including: brochures, guide books, posters, pamphlets, advertisements, web promotions, logos, annual reports, course calendar etc...
· Responsible for all stages of the creative and production processes, as well as client interviews, briefings, and presentations

2002-2006 McLellan Group
1993-1996

· Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer for Lakehead Magazine (designed and produced), University style guide (wrote, designed, and produced), advertising, web, and promotions
· Developed integrated corporate and investor relation’s projects using a variety of mediums including print, multimedia, web, and video
· Designed advertisements, magazines, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, stationery systems, logos, posters, corporate presentations…
· Responsible for all stages of the creative and production processes, as well as client interviews, briefings, and presentations
· Participated in the staging and the design of multimedia shows and conferences

1992-1994 I. Hoffman and Associate Inc.

· Developed animations, storyboards, and games for children
· Dealt with advertising, target market strategy, promotions,
and distribution through COREL
· Collaborated with voice talent, musicians and writers
· Production of French, English and Spanish versions

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

2010 Creative Quarterly 18, The Journal of Art & Design
Runner-up, “Subliminal Suggestion Theatre”, Professional Illustration Category

2010 Imagine the Imagination. New Visions of Surrealism
Selected as a contributor - Book by The Surreal Arts Club and the International Imaginative Artists association(IIAA) ~ Published by nEgoist

2010 International Design Yearbook
Excellence Collection, Madison Series, Selected as a contributor for excellence in Design and Illustration

2009 Creative Quarterly 17, The Journal of Art & Design
Silver Medal, “Myopic Mermaid”, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 17, The Journal of Art & Design
Runner-up, “Artsy Fartsy”, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 17, The Journal of Art & Design
Runner-up, “Eye of the Storm”, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 16, The Journal of Art & Design
Merit, “Mother Hen”, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 16, The Journal of Art & Design
Runner-up, “Midlife Crisis”, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 15, The Journal of Art & Design
Silver Medal, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 15, The Journal of Art & Design
Bronze Medal, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 15, The Journal of Art & Design
Runner-up, Short Story Illustration, Professional Illustration Category

2009 Creative Quarterly 15, The Journal of Art & Design
Runner-up, Editorial Illustration, Professional Illustration Category

2008 International Design Yearbook 2009
Excellence Collection, 5 Volume Book Set, Madison Series, Selected as a contributor for excellence in Design and Illustration

2006 CCAE (Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education)
Prix d’Excellence, Gold
Best Institutional Annual Report, Lakehead University
Art Director and Designer, McLellan Group

2005 CCAE Prix d’Excellence, Bronze
Best Audio, Video or Multimedia Presentation
Lakehead University
Senior Designer, McLellan Group

2005 CCAE Prix d’Excellence, Silver
Best Institutional Homepage on the World Wide Web
Lakehead University
Design Team, McLellan Group

2004 CCAE Prix d’Excellence, Bronze
Public Service Announcement/Ad Campaign
Lakehead University
Design Team, McLellan Group

1999 31st Annual ITVA Award, Sales and Marketing Category,
Gold Medal
“The Ratchet Fund”, Royal Bank of Canada
Global Private Banking, Guernsey
Creative Director, storyboard artist, and background artist, McLellan Group

1999 31st Annual ITVA Award, Public Service Announcement Category, Bronze Medal
Experience Canada, Storyboard artist, McLellan Group

1994 Studio Magazine Awards
Editorial Illustration Award

1992 Ontario College of Art and Design
Faculty Association Award
Communication and Design Department

1992 Ontario College of Art and Design
Medals finalist, Communication and Design Department

1988 Ryerson University, Hamille Textiles Award
Scholarship Award for Fashion Design and Marketing Program


EDUCATION

1992 Computer Studies, University of Toronto
Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Director

1989-1992 Communications and Design Program,
Ontario College of Art and Design (O.C.A.D.)

Advanced Standing Student, Communication and Design Major, Honours Graduate, Diploma

1987-1989 Fashion Design and Marketing, Ryerson University

PORTFOLIO

• Please visit my website to view samples of my work and download
a PDF containing examples of print, packaging, product designs,
illustrations, multimedia, and website designs. A more detailed
overview is available upon appointment: print portfolio, illustration
portfolio, and web/multimedia portfolio.

• References are available upon request.