K ael Taylor
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PROF I LE: W ith 13 years experience in the Web/Multimedia Design industry my skills can enhance
your company’s design production, corporate image and marketability. I am very passionate
about all forms of Design with devoted interest in motion graphics and web design. My
a ttention to detail, strong work ethic and determination has made me an effective worker
t hat can complete tasks in a professional manner while attaining achievement at the highest
standards. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to full-f ledged finish designs while working
w ith other team members to create something remarkable and inspiring.
WEBSITES:
Portfolio Site @ w ww.kaeltaylor.com K nowledge Flow Corp. Website @ w ww.obtain.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE:
Oct 2009 – Present The Creative Group
Freelance Designer
As F reelancer, I can be asked to complete various tasks by using my many design
Software & Tools
skills and abilities to improve the professional look of client projects.
Maya 8.5, After Effects
CS4, Photoshop
CS4,Illustrator CS4,
F lash Pro CS4,
A udition, Premiere Pro
CS4, Dreamweaver
CS4, Spry, Mootools,
Soundbooth CS4,
L ightroom 2.5, CMS
Aug 2006 – Sept Knowledge Flow Corp.
2008 Senior Graphic/Web/Interactive Designer
As the Senior Graphic /Web / Interactive Designer, I was hired with the task to improve
Software & Tools
t he professional look of the company and create promotional materials for Knowledge
Maya 8.5, After Effects F low.
P ro 7, Photoshop CS2,
I llustrator CS2, Flash
M y skills were also used in the design and development of multiple web based
P ro 8, Audition CS2,
systems to support the department’s new programs. I also created several
P remiere Pro CS2,
D reamweaver CS3, I n teractive presentations for promotional and sales materials.
Spry, Soundbooth CS3
Oct 2005 – Aug 2006 Freelance Designer
As a F reelance Designer w ith over 10 years experience I would use my various skills
Software & Tools
i n multiple design mediums including; 3D Modeling/Animation, Graphic Design, Web
Photoshop CS2, Design, Print Design, In teractive Design, GUI Design, Architectural Design, Sound
I llustrator CS2, F lash
E diting, Video Editing and Video Compositing to complete my tasks.
P ro 8, Dreamweaver 8,
Maya 7
July 2003 – Sept McGill Digital Solutions I nc.
Production Designer
2005
As a P roduction Designer, my task was to Design int ranet/kiosk interfaces based on
Software & Tools
requirements and standards of the client to ensure proper visual f low and
Photoshop CS 2, Flash f unctionality. I was also responsible for verifying that the content fi ts the form and
P ro 8, I llustrator CS2,
f unction of the interactive design for projects, as well as creating innovative Flash
A fter Effect 6, Maya 7
A nimations and on screen motion for interactive designs.
D uring my tenure with McGill I worked on over a 100 different fortune 500 projects.
T he majority of these Projects required the work to be done with Photoshop, Flash
and I l lustrator.
X Factor Multimedia Corp.
Oct 2000 – Mar 2002
Lead Designer
As the Lead Designer i t was my job to create and oversee innovative designs for
m ultimedia and software development projects, by utilizing the most current
Software packages available for production.
Imagining Beyond The Box
July 1995 – Sept
Mul timedia/Graphic Designer
2000
As a M ultimedia /Graphics Designer i t my duty to design interactive
m ultimedia CDs, 3D Animations, Commercials, Graphic Designs and
A rchitectural drawings for prospective clients.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2000 Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario 3D Animation Program Maya Certificate
1998 St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario Advanced CAD Applications Post Diploma
1997 St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario Architectural Technology Diploma
COMPETENC IES:
Windows Mac OS 9/X IRIX
E nvironments
N T/2000/XP/Vista/7
Maya 3D Studio Max AutoCAD
3D Apps
Solidworks Softimage
Flash Director DemoShield
Multimedia
Astound Premiere After Effects
Final Cut Pro Digital Fusion Composer
Audition Sound Forge Cakewalk
Photoshop I l lustrator InDesign
Design Apps
Corel Draw QuarkXPress Acrobat
Dreamweaver Photography Lightroom
XHTML XML CSS
Languages
HTM L Action Script PHP
Quality Assurance Project Completion Detail Oriented
Working Skills
Project Commit ted Time Management Mul ti tasking
Self Directed Team Player Solution Creation
Collaborative
Hard Working Responsible Reliable
Working T r a its
Creative Diligent Goal Driven
Fun Honest