Graphic Design

Education

September ** - May **

Graphic Design Diploma, Canadore College

July 05

Excellence & Customer Service Certificate, Georgian College

Communication

Completed customer service training

Ability to understand spoken and written directions extremely well

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal

Recognized for the ability to learn and operate new programs quickly

Very determined to do things correctly and efficiently

Familiar with a large variety of software

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Training – May 05

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite (Including Adobe Acrobat)

Xerox printing and copying machines

Certificate – Sept. 06

Registered Graphic Design Student

Certificates – May 06

Building Evacuation

Accidents/Injuries/Spill Reporting

Office Safety

Ergonomics

WHIMS

Nov. 07 - Present

Graphic Designer, Sofa Communications, North Bay, On

• Work in a team environment to produce effective marketing and advertising materials

• Manage and schedule jobs appropriately in order to meet tight deadlines

• Deal with outside advertising companies such as newspapers and print agencies on daily basis

• Scan, edit, format, enhance and print all materials submitted, both hardcopy and digital files

• Perform regular office tasks as well as paper work for jobs

May 07 - Nov. 07

Graphic Artist, PM Graphics, North Bay, On

• Created design for customers such as brochures, business cards, posters, and collages

• Gave advice and suggestions regarding printing inquiries and framing

• Quoted price of work to be completed

• Maintain on going calculation of inventory

• File organization for on going customers such as back up files and prioritize work load

• Scan, edit, format, enhance and print all materials submitted

2005 - Present

Freelance Design

Designed the following brochures, booklets and newsletters;

• Near North Heritage Group Brochure

• Photo Analysis MailFrag Brochure

• Analysis This WipWare Newsletter

• WipWare Information Booklet

Participated in the following logo design competitions;

• True Self (finalist in competition)

• Central Regional Festival of Synchronized Skating (honourable mention)

• Smuckers Product Design competition

Successfully sold and created the following paintings, photography, and greeting cards;

• Canadore College greeting card competition

• Canadore College silent auction

• Kennedy Gallery exhibit

• Christmas greeting cards for personal clients

May 06 – Sept. 06 Billing Clerk

May 05 – Sept. 05 Union gas, North Bay, On

• Performed equal billing adjustments for parts of Ontario

• Closed move in orders in parts of Ontario

• Interacted and contacted customers on a daily basis professionally and accurately

• Organized diverts for outgoing mail

• Worked with windows, general office equipment, electronic mail, word processing software, and spreadsheet software

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