Resume
Experience
Jan 2022-Present
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Level Access
1310 N Courthouse Road,
Arlington, VA
Creating accessible forms of multimedia and working with key stakeholders on brand activation efforts, creative idea generation, and support the visual design needs of company.
Conceptualize design of digital content projects, as well as provide thought leadership and detailed creative direction across multiple projects and coordinate vendors/suppliers for a consistent brand. Ensuring all forms of media adhere to the overarching brand identity.
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
D2L
151 Charles St W Suite 400
Kitchener, ON
Working remotely and effectively as part of a team to illustrate asset creation and branding of multimedia assets for a variety of clients. Primarily focusing on online education experiences for Ontario and Canadian schools, content was designed to meet AA accessibility standards.
An effective and collaborative team member communicating openly to meet timelines, fulfill project requirements and take initiative to bring up new ideas, solve problems, and address issues for improvement.
2012 - July 2020
ART DIRECTOR
Cineplex Digital Media
220 Dundas St
London, ON
Committed to the values of the company, I assisted at all levels of the department for the Tim Hortons client on menuboard and promotional material. I wore many hats as the lead Art Director on the account.
Responsible for overseeing production on print and digital media for all content to be strategically sound, on brand, and meeting client & corporate business objectives.
Worked with third party vendors, led photoshoots and collaborated with photographers, stylists, printers, and digital programmers for national updates across North America and Europe while remaining on budget and on time.
2008 - 2012
SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AFS Aerial Photography
2100 Crumlin Sideroad
London, ON
Developed marketing materials for numerous internal clients including logos, brochures, business cards, promotional signage, etc.
Responsible for training new employees and documenting procedures for reference.
Various admin duties: ownership of customer issues and privacy, shipping/receiving, inventory & supplies
Education
May 2020
FRANKLIN COVEY
Writing Advantage
Online workshop
Course to educate on effective writing techniques for business communications of productivity and alignment.
Learn to incorporate the stages of Planning, Designing, Drafting, and Revising when developing important material, communications, and presentations.
April 2020
FRANKLIN COVEY
Understanding Bias
Online instructional webinar
"Bias is a natural part of the human condition - of how the brain works. And it affects how we make decisions, engage with others, and respond to various situations and circumstances, often limiting potential.
There is nothing more fundamental to performance than how we see and treat each other as human beings."
Key Learnings:
- Identify Bias
- Cultivate Connection
- Choose Courage
2005-2008
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
Graphic Design Diploma
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard
London, ON
A highly reputable college in South Western Ontario, it's Graphic Design program taught me the design principles that have carried me through my entire career:
- Design theory & principles
- Communications foundations
- Photography
- Illustration & Iconography
- Typography
- Web design
Skills at a glance
Professionalism
Self-Starting Multi-Tasker
Detail Oriented
Teamwork & Collaboration
Quality Control
Languages
English (native)
French (proficient)