Senior graphic designer, production manager

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Creative Print and Digital Design, CPPP Certified • Project and Production Management, Research

• Strategic Thinking, Training, Vendor Management • Quality Assurance, Content Management Systems

• Corporate Identity, Branding and Communication • Web & Multimedia, Social Media AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• 2014 Award of Excellence in Corporate Reporting • 2009 Award for Service Excellence

• 2011 Carbon Footprint Reduction • 2000 Best two-minute talker KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully delivered on stakeholder projects worth over $500,000

• Developed a paperless filing system that translated into immediate savings on paper stock, ink and toner

• Contributed to hundreds of successful layouts and designs for print, web/online and video/multimedia PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

SCOTIABANK 1993 – 2015

Assistant Manager, Communication Design, 2010 to 2015 GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Used extensive knowledge and skills to design, layout, format and manage many types of corporate communications projects simultaneously.

• Led and supported on creative designs that integrated typographic, photographic, illustrative, motion graphics, video and other multimedia elements working cross-platform, delivering both print and interactive digital/ online materials.

• Analyzed and accurately interpreted user requests/requirements/creative briefs into high-impact, compelling, integrated multimedia products.

• Ensured that designs were innovative, differentiated and on strategy. OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Planned, assessed risk, executed and coordinated comprehensive mock-ups for client approval and ensured accurate development, production and dissemination of communication products.

• Facilitated numerous meetings with collaborative networks of multiple stakeholders. Created agendas, ensuring research and information were accurate and delivered on a timely basis.

• Communicated with appropriate internal groups and subject matter experts to ensure design was accurate and aligned with the overall goals of the organization.

• Developed, documented and trained colleagues on content management system (CMS) projects, to ensure that there is a sustainable process moving forward.

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Senior Graphic Designer/Production Manager

A positive, respected and multitalented Graphic Design expert with over 15 years of extensive experience, specializing in complex design for print, marketing and online/digital media. An exceptional multitasker with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Recognized as a strategic thinker with key strengths in execution and customer service. A highly motivated communicator and team player, with solid business judgment. M

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Monique Stewart-ChannerCPPP

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Led and participated in numerous corporate communications projects including, annual and quarterly reports, community wall calendars, corporate and social responsibility (CSR) reports, economic forecasting reports, employee brochures and newsletters, signage, sponsorship and retail advertisements and logos.

• Managed external vendors, schedules, French and Spanish translators, quotes and approved invoices to ensure successful oversight of project completion.

• Key player in providing proactive management of corporate identity to maintain brand visibility. Graphic Designer, 1993 to 2010

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Delivered professional graphic design and typesetting services to the corporate division of the bank, relating to the financial industry.

• Sourced complex print from pool of approved suppliers after negotiating limits of contracts.

• Conducted extensive product research and pricing, created executive summaries and recommended choice of vendors, based on cost, quality and assurance, environmental friendly products and past performance.

• Ensured accuracy in all projects and tight deadlines were met by performing ad-hoc checks and comparison of project requirements.

• Successfully organized and juggled many concurrent projects. PROJECT SUPPORT

• Supported the design and production of corporate communications including, annual and quarterly reports, community wall calendars, corporate and social responsibility (CSR) reports, economic forecasting reports, employee brochures and newsletters, posters and logos.

• Managed external vendors, schedules, French and Spanish translators, quotes and approved invoices to ensure successful oversight of project completion.

INTERLEAF CANADA INC. 1992 – 1993

Consultant

• As a software specialist, worked closely with the Department of National Defence (DND) on the III Volume, Queens Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces.

• Managed expectations of DND while proactively formatting documents, running various programs then successfully filtering existing documents into Interleaf and customized testing. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Introduction to Psychology – University of Toronto

• Persuasive communication • Communicating with confidence • Avoiding time stealers

• Coping with conflicting priorities • Managing customer expectations • Personal accountability

• Small project management – Lynda.com

• Introduction to Design – CD ED Distance Education College

• Certified Print Production Practitioner Program – Institute of Canadian Advertising

• Business courses – University of Ottawa, Ont.

• French as a second language, Beginner – Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ont.

• Travel Techniques Diploma – Career Canada College, Ottawa, Ont.

• Arts Certificate – South East London College, England TECHNICAL SKILLS Highly proficient in the following: Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Adobe Acrobat software • QuarkXpress • FileMaker Pro • Microsoft office suite including Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel • Concrete 5 and Joomla – Content Management Software (CMS) • Mac & PC platforms INTERESTS Travelling • Volunteering • Exercising

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