Freelance Graphic Designer
Resume:
GarethAdamson
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Honours Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Skills & Strengths
Multi-talented individual with a number of transferable skills Exceptional teamwork, communication, & time management skills gained during previous employment Extraordinary attention to detail gained during previous education and employment Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning May 04 2011 - July 20 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2007 - June 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2005 - June 2006
North Park Collegiate & Vocational School
September 2001 - June 2005
Education
w garethadamson.com
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Hon
Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Production Designer December 2011 - Present
Freelance Jewelry Design
September 2011 - Present
Intern, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Technical fashion illustrations for lookbook & catalogue Starbucks
May 2010 - August 2010
Barista
th of
300 page novel for a Yorkville, Toronto client
Volunteer Experience
Illustration Grad Council
August 2010 - April 2011
Brantford, ON Canada
Sheridan College & Rethink Communications
February 2011 - April 2011
Manager, Student Head & Print Production Designer
Awards & Accomplishments
Lotus Award for Best Annual Report/Brochure Print Production Designer November 10, 2011
Collaboration between Sheridan College & Rethink Communications Illustration published in travis magazine
April 2011
Lookbook, catalogue & newsletter layout design
Collateral material design to promote apparel brand Fashion editorials for various newsletters & website updates Greeted customers upon arrival, creating a warm inviting atmosphere Prepared hot and cold beverages, as well as food items for customers Gained register and money handling experience
Communicated with customers while preparing items for a personable experience July 2010 - September 2010
Was involved with and participated in mandatory council meetings 2010 Sheridan Illustration Grad Show
Participated in set-up, take-down, entrance greeting & coat check March 2010 - April 2010
Design, marketing, sale & shipment of handmade jewelry ‘Salvagery’ on Etsy Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning May 04 2011 - July 20 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2007 - June 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2005 - June 2006
North Park Collegiate & Vocational School
September 2005 - June 2006
Education
Showcased strong ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with both internal and external partners Worked closely with an art director on the 2011 Sheridan Illustration grad catalog Took initiative and demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve issues t 289-***-****
w garethadamson.com
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Hon
Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Production Designer December 2011 - Present
Freelance Jewelry Design
September 2011 - Present
Intern, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Technical fashion illustrations for lookbook & catalogue Starbucks
May 2010 - August 2010
Barista
and depth of
Showcased strong ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with both internal and external partners Worked closely with an art director on the 2011 Sheridan Illustration grad catalog Took initiative and demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve issues GarethAdamson
w garethadamson.com
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Hon
Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Production Designer December 2011 - Present
Freelance Jewelry Design
September 2011 - Present
Intern, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Technical fashion illustrations for lookbook & catalogue Starbucks
May 2010 - August 2010
Barista
and depth of
300 page novel for a Yorkville, Toronto client
Volunteer Experience
Illustration Grad Council
August 2010 - April 2011
Skills & Strengths
Creative & multi-talented individual with a number of transferable skills Strong knowledge of graphic design, illustration and production design Improved teamwork, communication, & time management skills gained during previous employment Exceptional attention to detail gained during previous education and employment Brantford, ON Canada
54 Varadi Avenue
Sheridan College & Rethink Communications
February 2011 - April 2011
Manager, Student Head & Print Production Designer
Awards & Accomplishments
Lotus Award for Best Annual Report/Brochure Print Production Designer November 10, 2011
Collaboration between Sheridan College & Rethink Communications Illustration published in travis magazine
April 2011
Lookbook, catalogue & newsletter layout design
Collateral material design to promote apparel brand Fashion editorials for various newsletters & website updates Greeted customers upon arrival, creating a warm inviting atmosphere Prepared hot and cold beverages, as well as food items for customers Gained register and money handling experience
Communicated with customers while preparing items for a personable experience July 2010 - September 2010
Was involved with and participated in mandatory council meetings 2010 Sheridan Illustration Grad Show
Participated in set-up, take-down, entrance greeting & coat check March 2010 - April 2010
Design, marketing, sale & shipment of handmade jewelry ‘Salvagery’ on Etsy Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2007 - June 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2005 - June 2006
North Park Collegiate & Vocational School
September 2005 - June 2006
Education
Showcased strong ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with both internal and external partners Worked closely with an art director on the 2011 Sheridan Illustration grad catalog Took initiative and demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve issues GarethAdamson
w garethadamson.com
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Hon
Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Production Designer December 2011 - Present
Freelance Jewelry Design
September 2011 - Present
Intern, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Technical fashion illustrations for lookbook & catalogue Starbucks
May 2010 - August 2010
Barista
and depth of
Toronto, ON Canada
288 Major Street
Strong knowledge of graphic design, illustration and production design t 289-***-****
w garethadamson.com
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Hon
Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Production Designer December 2011 - Present
Freelance Jewelry Design
September 2011 - Present
Intern, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Technical fashion illustrations for lookbook & catalogue Starbucks
May 2010 - August 2010
Barista
300 page novel for a Yorkville, Toronto client
Volunteer Experience
Illustration Grad Council
August 2010 - April 2011
Brantford, ON Canada
54 Varadi Avenue
Sheridan College & Rethink Communications
February 2011 - April 2011
Manager, Student Head & Print Production Designer
Awards & Accomplishments
Lotus Award for Best Annual Report/Brochure Print Production Designer November 10, 2011
Collaboration between Sheridan College & Rethink Communications Illustration published in travis magazine
April 2011
Lookbook, catalogue & newsletter layout design
Collateral material design to promote apparel brand Fashion editorials for various newsletters & website updates Greeted customers upon arrival, creating a warm inviting atmosphere Prepared hot and cold beverages, as well as food items for customers Gained register and money handling experience
Communicated with customers while preparing items for a personable experience July 2010 - September 2010
Was involved with and participated in mandatory council meetings 2010 Sheridan Illustration Grad Show
Participated in set-up, take-down, entrance greeting & coat check March 2010 - April 2010
Design, marketing, sale & shipment of handmade jewelry ‘Salvagery’ on Etsy Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning May 04 2011 - July 20 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2007 - June 2011
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning September 2005 - June 2006
North Park Collegiate & Vocational School
September 2005 - June 2006
Education
Showcased strong ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with both internal and external partners Worked closely with an art director on the 2011 Sheridan Illustration grad catalog Took initiative and demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve issues t 289-***-****
w garethadamson.com
e ac4y1k@r.postjobfree.com
Italian Art & Culture, Study Abroad
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Illustration with Hon
Art Fundamentals
Work Experience
Freelance Designer, Illustrator & Production Designer December 2011 - Present
Freelance Jewelry Design
September 2011 - Present
Intern, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Technical fashion illustrations for lookbook & catalogue Starbucks
May 2010 - August 2010
Barista
and depth of
Showcased strong ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with both internal and external partners Worked closely with an art director on the 2011 Sheridan Illustration grad catalog Took initiative and demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve issues A creative individual
who is enthusiastic
about applying a
breadth and depth
of hands on learning
in the design sector.
Roots Canada Ltd. Sales Associate, Visual Merchandiser Prepared and maintained high visual standard throughout store October 2012 - June 2013
Greeted and assisted customers with merchandise
Assisted in store merchandise ips and visual displays DIG Insights
Icon design, poster design, illustration, production art November 2013 - February 2014
Design and execution of web mock-ups for a variety of clients (Coca Cola, Canada Bread, Kraft, Molson) Re-design and creation of new slide presentation template and company branding Head Graphic Designer, Contract
Anomaly
June 2014 - November 14, 2014
Showcased strong ability to meet deadlines and complete projects swiftly and precisely Worked closely with Studio Manager, Creative Manager, Producers, Copywriters, Art Directors and Designers Took initiative and demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve issues Production Designer, Contract
Completed projects for Budsweiser, Bud Light, Shock Top, Ashton Woods, Great Gulf and Kraft Hockeyville Salon Communications Inc.
Design of internal and external print/web ads, social media ads, eblasts and graphics December 2014 - December 2016
Design of layouts for Salon Magazine English/French and Elevate Magazine Re-design and creation of new award-winning website for elevatemagazine.com Designer, Salon Magazine (EN/FR), Elevate Magazine, Contessas House & Home Media
E-newsletter design for House & Home, Maison et Demure and several clients January 2017 - September 2017
Design of in house and out of house graphics for web Image cropping, resizing, and editing for online graphic elements Junior Digital Designer
House & Home Media
Design of collateral materials for circulation department September 2017 - January 2018
Design of House & Home editorial pages
Mobile layout design
Junior Designer
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