Graphic Designer Design
Resume:
Hello,
I am so pleased to send you this resumé highlighting my career and believe I would be an excellent fit – possessing the skill set you require. I have extensive publication work and have even done work trilingually for the Grand Council of the Crees in recent years. I am aware of all the technical skills needed of working in this fashion and love a challenge. My brother visited Nunavut with his job and told wonderful stories of his visit and the people. I would very much like to know more about the culture there. Please find attached my resume for the position. With over 15 years of experience as a designer, working in large and boutique firms and companies in Toronto and in Ottawa, and owning my own company in Prince Edward County, I have a breadth of knowledge and experience – a lot of it in creating publication and printed products.
My history of managing a full range of promotional products for clients has included website design (traditional and blog-based), ad campaigns (development and design), art direction
(photo shoots, illustrators), social media coordination, with a specialty in visual identity: logo branding, business cards, media kits, brochures, stationary, posters, packaging, invitations, banners, signs, election candidate signs, t-shirts, book covers, etc. My work as an employee and sole proprietor has been marked by my consistent commitment to both individual and team success, evidenced by the numerous graphic design and community awards that I have won over the years. Most significantly, I have shown a unique capacity to learn quickly and adapt to clients’ needs. Plus I’m a lot of fun. I am extremely proficient in the Adobe Suite of products and hold every skill you required in the posting. I would very much like to be considered for the position. I look forward to chatting with you about this opportunity. René J Dick
RENÉ J DICK
Graphic Designer
42 Primrose Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1R 6L7
acta3k@r.postjobfree.com
COVER LETTER
07.12.2015 – present
01.09.2015 – 14.10.2015
02.01.2014 – 01.09.2015
03.01.2013 – 02.01.2014
11.01.2011 – 11.01.2012
MY CAREER
HEALTH CANADA (Health Products & Food Branch) / Communications Officer - Ottawa, Ontario
Placed on contract with the internal communications team for the Assistant Deputy Minister’s office. Primarily responsible for the creation of the first issue of Esprit Magazine – an employee based magazine talking about the success stories of workers. Also involved event planning, design of event posters and other collateral.
NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY (NDP) / Senior Graphic Designer - Ottawa, Ontario Hired on contract to be part of the 2015 NDP products creation team where I created material for all candidates nationally and assisted in branding the federal campaign in all externally facing promotions and targeted event specific materials. All materials were created in English, French and bilingually - also was responsible for light copy-proofing of materials. DELSYS RESEARCH / Consultant/Graphic Designer - Ottawa, Ontario From process maps, conceptual models, project plans, knowledge management and communications tools, the Delsys consulting team creates from concept to production. Graphics communicate complex legal, policy, organizational, and process structures with considerable impact to a wide range of audiences. Created infographics, presentations, illustrations and icons for a variety of government agencies. Assisted in presentation and created artwork for client events. I was responsible for the creation of their marketing plan and execution. Maintained and wrote several well-received blogs for them as well. Key Projects:
Elections Canada – Created event materials and lead discussion groups for modernization strategies Creation of functional models, strategic framework infographics, report process mapping, political financing charts, process mapping, project management booklets, investigations process charts, and guideline development posters. . Health Canada – Created event presentation materials and lead discussion groups for modernization strategies. Worked with Controlled Substances and Tobacco Directorate – creation of functional models, change management models, process mapping and infographics. Other clients: Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance, Consumer Health Products Canada, Department of Justice, Environment Canada, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Métis National Council, Office of Consumer Affairs, Public Health Agency of Canada CANADA POST / Senior Graphic Designer - Ottawa, Ontario Part of in-house team with focus on stamp and merchandising packaging for Canada Post outlets nationally, including campaigns for the Superman and NHL series. Responsible for ‘All About Coins’, a joint magazine project with the Royal Canadian Mint. THE GORDON GROUP / Senior Graphic Designer - Ottawa, Ontario Medium sized advertising agency with a strong design focus specializing in government projects and the real estate/condominium sector. I was responsible for all aspects of the design process, working individually and as part of a team. I was also responsible for the publication of two bilingual magazines – Career Options Magazine and Insights Magazine. During this period I worked extensively on publications for the Grand council of the Crees in trilingual communications products.
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Clients:
Ashcroft Homes, Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Department of National Defence, Nordion, Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, and the University of Ontario. RENÉ J DICK
Graphic Designer
42 Primrose Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1R 6L7
acta3k@r.postjobfree.com
WHAT I DO
I’m an accomplished designer with the amazing ability to evoke a sense of passion into projects with those around me; enabling team members, partners, and clients to see the bigger, brighter picture. I believe strong design starts with a
‘big idea’. My infectious sense of humour, determination and energetic demeanor ensures each design solution is executed with the highest level of skill and ability. I love design, not afraid to break rules and take chances, while remaining true to design principles.
WHAT I LOVE
I love to ‘do-si-do’ with my square dancing troupe weekly. I have a lot of fun singing at karaoke although I realize that I have little talent in that area. I enjoy the outdoors and regularly bicycle, hike and rock climb. I’m also extremely epicurious by nature trying to use locally grown and seasonal options whenever possible. I’m positive, live a good life and am always up for an adventure – usually capturing it on Instagram.
RÉSUME
09.01.2004 - 10.01.2011
07.01.2001 – 07.01.2004
MY CAREER CONTINUED
Scout Design / Creative Director - Picton, Ontario Full-service communications firm based in Prince Edward County, Ontario, offering creative marketing and design solutions based on the needs of local and national clients. Many projects were taken from conception to client launch events where i worked with suppliers and the media.
As owner, I also played an active account management role, as well as producing high end design and art direction, I managed projects from initial sale through post-account follow- up. Led team of five employees and coordinated with various professionals including photographers, illustrators, printers, writers, editors, paper companies, print shops and local media outlets. Organized and hosted events including social media workshops, small business mixers and charity fundraisers. Responsible for social media training of individual owner- operators, business and government employees. Recipient of over a dozen awards related to economic development and tourism in Prince Edward County, notably for culinary tourism and social media. I also developed solid presentation skills and a knack for working with individuals and larger groups (boards etc). During this time I launch two magazine publications listed below as well as several tourism products.
Key Projects:
County & Quinte Living – I created this regional magazine telling the stories of the businesses and people in the area. Was responsible for creative direction, layout and all aspects of production.
Square2 Magazine – Was one of 3 partners creating an unusual publication that showcased arts and culture in Southeastern Ontario. Was responsible for all creative aspects of the magazine including design, production, editing and content. The magazine had a strong online presence and was responsible for event planning around launches. Taste the County/Corporation of Prince Edward County – Created destination marketing campaigns over a five-year period including magazines, advertisements, radio campaigns, billboards and events, working closely with municipal governments and corporate partners in a project management role. I both created the material for the events and often worked the events as well.
Other clients: Cassels Brock LLP, The County of Prince Edward, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company, The Grange Winery, Festival Players, Huff Estates Winery, Keint-He Vineyards, Niagara Region Public Health “Hooked by Hollywood” project, Nova Scotia Liquor Commission, Oeno Gallery, Open Line, Open Minds - Mental Health Crisis Line, Queen’s University - Fine Arts Program, The Regent Theatre, University of Toronto - Youth Tobacco, WG Wines.
Pylon Design / Graphic Designer – Toronto, Ontario Boutique design firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Worked as senior creative serving clients from a variety of fields including law, real estate, and entrepreneurial businesses. Work included branding of major Canadian law firms and large property management companies. Clients: The Advertising & Design Club of Canada, Brookfield Properties, Cadillac Fairview, CBC Television, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Miller Thomson LLP, Oxford Properties, RGD Ontario, Whetstone Inc.
EDUCATION
Algonquin College, Graphic Design Diploma with honours Heritage College, Fine Arts Diploma
Philemon Wright High School, High School Diploma
VOLUNTEER
Past-president and Toastmaster at the Belleville Speak Easy Morning Club Founding Director, Loyalist College – Art and Design Foundations program Director, Loyalist College – Advertising program
Past director and board president, Volunteer and Information Quinte Past director and sponsor, Festival Players of Prince Edward County Portfolio review and references upon request.
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