Communication & Professional Skills
•Technical skills and over 6 years experience with adobe creative suites
•over 5 years experience freelancing in advertising and marketing communications, print, UI/UX and web design practical design skills for editorial, packaging, branding
• Knowledge and experience with advertising, marketing and copy writing
• Familiar with the use of microsoft programs, such as word, excel and powerpoint
•Fine attention to detail, ability to create mock-ups and wireframes
•Knowledgeable in pre-press and printing technologies
• Uses a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems
• Analyzes, evaluates, and applies relevant information from a variety of sources
• Applies a systematic approach to solve problems
• Manages the use of time and other resources to complete projects
• Communicates clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience
• Responds to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective professional communication
• Respects the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others
• Interacts with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals
Education
Three Year Advanced Graphic Design Diploma
Durham College Oshawa, Ontario
September 2012 - June 2015
Durham College Oshawa, Ontario
September 2012 - June 2015
Professional Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
SnapSnacks
created the concept for a start up snack delivery company, logo design, wireframes, app design and inventory and research.
Walton Wood Farms
Worked on various print materials such as catalogues, POS, packaging, and sell-sheets for this
Canadian beauty and personal care company.
Worked on various print materials such as catalogues, POS, packaging, and sell-sheets for this
Canadian beauty and personal care company.
Labatt Brewing Company
Working in house at the Labatt Creative Studio developing menus, drink-lists, POS, banners, and in store sale materials for various restaurants, bars and events.
G-Star Raw & Nobis Canada
Develops monthly e-blasts and social media posts.
Working in house at the Labatt Creative Studio developing menus, drink-lists, POS, banners, and in store sale materials for various restaurants, bars and events.
G-Star Raw & Nobis Canada
Develops monthly e-blasts and social media posts.
Design Assistant
sarahgwan.com - Toronto, ON - January 2015 to January 2017
Assisted with in studio projects such as, brainstorming, conceptual development, websites, branding, vector creation, packaging and logo designs. Worked on brands such as: Flawless by Friday, Solidifi,
Assisted with in studio projects such as, brainstorming, conceptual development, websites, branding, vector creation, packaging and logo designs. Worked on brands such as: Flawless by Friday, Solidifi,
Junior Graphic Designer
KPDI - Toronto, ON January 2015 to November 2015
Worked on concept development, logo generation, and wireframes, for brands including Mayfair Clubs, Envirosystems and CORE Health Care. Developed and designed, all webpages, print materials, editable PDFs, and layouts for orbeok.ca. Created custom wireframes and UX design for Envirosystems admin portal.
Worked on concept development, logo generation, and wireframes, for brands including Mayfair Clubs, Envirosystems and CORE Health Care. Developed and designed, all webpages, print materials, editable PDFs, and layouts for orbeok.ca. Created custom wireframes and UX design for Envirosystems admin portal.
alexea.ca - Toronto, ON - 2015 to Present
Sole Proprietor: working for brands such as Lone Star Texas Grill, G-Star Raw, Nobis, Thor and Partners,UMC and more
Sole Proprietor: working for brands such as Lone Star Texas Grill, G-Star Raw, Nobis, Thor and Partners,UMC and more
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