Savvy Designer/Production artist with proven experience in multimedia, design and print, with emphasis on creative design and workflow. A conscientious team player comfortable with managing projects from concept to completion, while interacting with sales, peers and all levels of management to achieve project goals while meeting budgets and deadlines.

CAREER OBJECTIVES
Designer/Print Production/Corporate Identity/Marketing & Communication/Advertising Design

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design (BFA) 
Academy of Art University ( San Francisco)
San Francisco California USA
(Jan 2002 to Jun 2006)

QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Exceptional creative skills and marketing knowledge
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in translating corporate identity principles into communication 
   materials that are creative and consistent
• Extensive experience in print production processes with a keen eye for details
• In-depth knowledge of direct mail, including data, laser, 
   lettershop and Canada Post regulation
• Experienced in design of print/web materials from concept through production 
• In-depth knowledge of typography, colour, layout and print production
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capable of working efficiently in a team setting or independently


TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Desktop Publishing: 
Easy catalogue / QuarkXpress / InDesign / Pagemaker / Prinergy Evo / Prinergy Virtual Proofing

Graphic: 
Photoshop / Illustrator / Acrobat / Barcode Generator/ Command WorkStation

Production: Offset Printing / Digital Printing / Screening Printing / P.O.P. Displays / CTP / FTP / 


PROFESSIONAL  EXPERIENCE:

Harding Display
In-House Marketing / Branding
Toronto, Canada
(June 2021 to Current)

G Adventures 
In-House Marketing / Branding
Toronto, Canada
(May 2016 to Current)

Loblaw Companies Limited 
In-House Designer / Production Artist
Toronto, Canada
(October 2015 to 2016)

Bimm
Production Artist
Toronto, Canada
(October 2013 to October2015)

Prodesign Solutions
Designer / Production Artist
Toronto, Canada
(April 2012 to July 2013)


Beneco Packaging
Prepress Manager
Toronto, Canada
(Oct 2011 to April 2012)


Porter Airlines (IN-house)
In-House Graphic Designer 
Toronto, Canada
(Dec 2009 to Mar 2011)


Essence Printing
Production Artist 
San Francisco California USA
(Jan 2007 to Dec 2008)


G. A Communications
Creative Production Artist
Livermore California USA
(Jun 2006 to Jan 2007)