Darren Smith
**** ******** ********, ******* ***** Ontario L2G-7H7
Call 905-***-**** **************@*******.***
Objective
To assume a position in within your company that will utilize my skills, while providing new opportunities
and experience. I have strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical
and problem solving ability.
Education
Advanced Diploma Graphic Design Production ADF, Ontario College Diploma (with Honours), Niagara College
General Arts and Science Ontario College Diploma (with Honours) Niagara College
Ad design Photo retouching
Logo and identity design Professional quality Typography
Package design Print and repeat process
Creating mock-up and presentation Computer illustration
for packaging Page layout
Technical
Applications Adobe CS4 and CS5 Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Additionally Microsoft
Word and Power point
Experience
Silk screen and heat press experience
Designed logo for Eden School Dance Team 2012 (freelance)
Designed logo for Niagara Flag Rugby Club 2012 (freelance)
Designed T-shirts for players parents for the Niagara Falls Minor Football League 2011
Designed a Religious based motorcycle shirt for a Christian Riding Group 2011
Designed patch for a riding group of Niagara in memory of a passed member 2010
Various freelance touch ups, cropping for various uses and enhancing colored photo s 2011
Published Smith s Shooters and Drink s Recipe book Sold on Lulu.com website 2011
June 27/1997 to May 12/2009
Heavy Equipment Operator, Cardboard Bailer Operator,
Waste Management of Canada
155 Cushman Rd. Fork Lift Operator, Roll Off Driver, Curb Side Garbage and
St.. Catharine s, Ontario Recycling Driver and Driver Trainer.
Experience con t
May 1996 to June 1997
Straight Truck Delivery, Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
A. Lococo s Wholesale
Victoria Ave Niagara Falls
Ontario
May 1992 to May 1996
Curb Side Recycling
Niagara Recycling
Oakdale Avenue
St. Catharine s Ontario
Other
I have spent most of my employment years driving DZ class trucks. I have knowledge of daily Pre and
Post Trip Inspections, Maintenance and Repair Logs, Trip reports and Accident and Incident reports.
I have experience handling a wide variety of hand tools, drywall repair, lawn care and maintenance duties,
some electrical and plumbing knowledge.
I have shipping and receiving experience in a fast paced environment. I have experience dealing with clients
on a professional level from obtaining the business, working first hand with the client or company and seen
it through to the final step for the customers satisfaction.
References
References available upon request
Portfolio available upon request or visit web site @ www.wix.com/dsmithgraphics/dsmithgraphicshotmail