SUCCESS STORIES
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STAPLES CANADA
- Project management
- Graphic design
- Quality control
Additional areas of specialization included: – managed creative and web based content initiatives in tandem with project co-ordination between department artists and merchandisers, encompassing (design) resource allocation, collaborations with US Agency and scheduling of final outputs – implemented Quality Control processes between respective English & French national publications (for both print and web) – coordinated
AKCESSIA | MAYK IDEAS
- Graphic design
- HTML
- CSS
- Image manipulation
Additional areas of specialization included: – develop, design & coding of online marketing materials (eBlasts & landing pages) – manage & support of both creative & web based content initiatives – development testing of online content – design & layout of (branded) PowerPoint presentations – design & layout of print oriented materials – creating &
Ryerson University
- Introduction to Javascript (CXCP 673)
This course provided hands-on experience using Dynamic HTML to create a dynamic web site with multidimensional objects, navigational menus, and controls. Concepts covered: – variables – functions – event handling – operators & statements Accomplishments Course completed with a grade of A+.
STAPLES CANADA
- HTML
- CSS
- Graphic design
- Image manipulation
- Quality control
Additional areas of specialization included: – develop, design & coding of online marketing materials (eBlasts, banner ads, landing pages & micro sites) – manage & support both creative & web based content initiatives – development testing of online content – revised and implemented Quality Control processes between respective English & French national publications (for both
Ryerson University
- Introduction to HTML and CSS (CXCP 663)
Topics covered include: – HTML coding best practices – formatting text & images – incorporating images and multimedia – creating links – tables – forms – exploring the application of CSS formatting & styles Accomplishments Course completed with a grade of A+.
ST. JOSEPH COMMUNICATIONS
- Graphic design
- Image manipulation
- Quality control
Additional areas of specialization included: – ensuring consistency between respective English & French publications – managing & processing last minute client requested redesigns – primary client was Sears Canada Accomplishments Improvements to Quality Control Processes reduced errors and costs (per page) by 32%. On-going development of Department Communication Processes improved time to press by 24
ITS eLEARNING INC.
- Graphic design
- Image manipulation
Design consultation and implementation of creative revisions to business cards and various marketing collateral.
STAPLES CANADA
- Graphic design
- Image manipulation
- Quality control
Additional areas of specialization included: – design & layout assembly of print catalogs and flyers – image retouching/enhancement & updating of image libraries – ensuring consistency between respective English & French North American publications Accomplishments Developed processes for the standardization of images, logos and copy elements regarding print flyers improving productivity by 20%.
UMBRELLA COMMUNICATIONS
- Graphic design
- Image manipulation
- Database maintenance
Additional areas of specialization included: – redeveloping & managing Art Department image databases – flight checking files for press – maintaining & troubleshooting Art Department & Photography Department computers – supervising on-call freelance department artists & assisting in the styling of photo shoots. – clients included Hudson’s Bay Company, Canadian Independent Stationers & Office Plus
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Computer Graphics Illustration Diploma Programme
Multi-discipline program focusing on the design, implementation and management of digital graphics, animation, audio and video for both interactive multimedia and on-line applications. Topics covered included planning, developing and designing effective visual and audio communication materials for print and digital delivery on multiple operating systems. Concepts covered: -design theory & history -content creation for the
DRAKE INTERNATIONAL CANADA
- Graphic design
- Image manipulation
Additional responsibilities included: – Art Department image database maintenance – flight checking layout files – image file conversions – clients included Canadian Independent Stationers & Office Plus Accomplishments Cultivated a pool of repeat clients, while attending school.