education
2003–2007 York University/Sheridan College
Joint Program in Design
Completed formal education with a Bachelor of Design Degree with Honours.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications on Macintosh and Windows
operating systems to produce print-based design materials.
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Familiar with Flash and Dreamweaver, including CSS.
Expert with professional photography equipment in shooting, editing and post-production
of photographs.
experience
may–july 2007 Dentist Choice Club | Designer
Worked for a dentistry equipment supplier to rebrand the company, maintaining a
competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Redesigned the product catalogue with better hierarchy and easier readability.
Photographed and retouched products for use in print marketing collateral.
may 2006 Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign | Intern
Collaborated with the Creative Director and other designers to create packaging
concepts for Labatt, Campbells, Harvey’s and Tetley.
Demonstrated ability to execute sketch concepts into final designs for Tetley USA
with attention to detail.
Sourced images and conducted research for use in client presentations.
january–may 2006 RGD Ontario | Volunteer
Assisted at the office of the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario)
multitasking on duties such as preparing packages, mailings, and organizing files.
september 2004–05 The Read Group | Designer
Worked on various design projects including packaging, branding & identity, signage
systems, brochures and marketing materials.
Responsible for acquiring estimates and coordinating with various printers as well as
handling any complications in the process.
Reported directly to the CEO and COO, and worked closely with other departments.
accomplishments
august 2007 Invited to teach photography workshops in Mississauga, Ontario.
november 2006–april 2007 Advisory Member to the RGD Board of Directors.
2006 Contributing editorial designer, Verso magazine.
2004 & 2005 Featured in Verso magazine.
2003 & 2004 Showcased in design exhibitions at the Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts.
references available upon request.
2003–2007 York University/Sheridan College
Joint Program in Design
experience
may–july 2007 Dentist Choice Club | Designer
may 2006 Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign | Intern
january–may 2006 RGD Ontario | Volunteer
september 2004–05 The Read Group | Designer
accomplishments
august 2007 Invited to teach photography workshops in Mississauga, Ontario.
november 2006–april 2007 Advisory Member to the RGD Board of Directors.
2006 Contributing editorial designer, Verso magazine.
2004 & 2005 Featured in Verso magazine.
2003 & 2004 Showcased in design exhibitions at the Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts.
references available upon request.