Freelance

Senior Graphic Designer,  2005 - Present

 

:::  Design multifaceted marketing promotional pieces for print - flyers, posters, logos, brochures, trade show banners, and digital/social media banner ads.
:::  Execute/design corporate identity startup branding – logo, packaging, flyers, post cards, and social media banners.

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Comwave Telecommunications

Marketing Specialist,  September 2016 - July 2023

 

:::  Designed, created, and delivered marketing initiatives to support the growth and expansion of the companies products and services utilizing Adobe CC InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.

:::  Maintained the companies branding and identity through all customer facing media.

:::  Coordinated and implemented marketing communication projects in multiple channels including social media, digital, TV, and print.
:::  Designed and coded e-promotional marketing materials utilizing online email programs and Dreamweaver.
:::  Inputed and analyzed marketing performance data for print and digital using Excel Spreadsheets.
:::  Oversaw department requests and general marketing initiatives.
:::  Designed marketing materials from initial layout stage to completion such as brochures, print ads, online unit, trade show signage, direct mail advertising.
:::  Maintained and updated Comwave’s website utilizing Dreamweaver and WordPress.
:::  Assisted in product photoshoots.
:::  Experienced in putting together a TV commercial from start to finish.
:::  Assembled how-to videos through Adobe Rush.
:::  Created/updated company apps using Photoshop.
:::  Worked directly with the Marketing Assistant and Intern to offer guidance and support in completing daily marketing tasks.

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METROLAND MEDIA: Corporate Sales

Senior Graphic Designer,  April 2011 - August 2016

 

:::  Source stock photography to use appropriate images for various projects and edited images as needed for projects.
:::  Lead design in newspaper supplements focused on a career driven audiences.
:::  Lead design in print supplements for ‘Wheels, Your Canadian International AutoShow Guide”. Worked closely with lead automotive writer to ensure well thought out creative effectively represents the Canadian International Autoshow and all it entails.
:::  Lead design in a national print supplement focused on small businesses and entrepreneurs. Designed in two languages – English and French. Worked closely with the BDC (partnered with for this particular supplement).
:::  Designed media kits for various print supplement products.
:::  Designed flyer jackets from cover - cover.
:::  Created/designed Power Point and Prezi presentations.
:::  Designed various online unit ads/campaigns.
:::  Executed interactive print using ‘Layar’.

 

 

METROLAND MEDIA: Premier Publications & Shows

Graphic Designer,  September 2004 - April 2011

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:::  Worked closely with a team of designers/art director/editors.
:::  Lead projects from concept through to final approval for national and targeted household magazines – CAA, Boating Business, World of Wheels, Boatguide, Carguide, West of the City and Empty Nest.
:::  Project managed/executed yearly statistic books for DesRosiers. Created and ensured well thought out graphs/charts for using Illustrator and Indesign.
:::  Designed online unit ads.
:::  Assisted Art Director on special projects and photo shoots for Carguide and West of the City magazines.
:::  Transferred English Carguide magazine into French version – LeMag. from French translator.
:::  Designed layouts for trade show programs for The National Bridal Show, Toronto International Boatshow and Golf & Travel Show.