Work Experience

Graphic Designer and Custom Services Designer

Edge Imaging

October 2016 - Present | Burlington, Ontario

Design custom and specialized service items for Edge Imaging such as: custom banners, ID and business cards, certificates of achievement, mosaics, collages, and various other custom design requests such as logo design, word marks, and greeting cards.

Priceplan developer and Specialty product Services

Edge Imaging

January 2016 - September 2016 | Burlington, Ontario

Design and update various products and priceplan designs for Edge Imaging. Code and create functional priceplans which correspond with designs using Microsoft Access, coding XML for variable data, and testing new product builds for soft-launch. Completed priceplans are then released to the public and are live for internal use as well as external online use by customers.

Photo retoucher and Colour Correction Specialist

Edge Imaging

September 2014 - January 2016 | Burlington, Ontario

Retouch and colour correct various images such as student portraits, class photos, sports teams, and individual player portraits. Specialize in group photos (school classes, sports teams, etc).

Perform photo retouching using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge. Monitor and respond to in-house job tracking system, report any inconsistencies with the photography or data to supervisor.

Graphic Artist

AZX Sport / Aztex Enterprises ltd.

August 2012 - May 2014 | Burlington, Ontario

Work with clients to create eye-catching and functional promotional product designs. From lanyards, to labels, to silicone wristbands - exploring design elements, working with company logos, and ensuring brand integrity by adhering to branding guidelines.

Operating a Roland SP-300 VersaCamm printer. includes setting up files for print, operating printer, troubleshooting problems, and performing regular maintenance.

In 2013, I redesigned the AZX logo and the company was rebranded. This new design is used on promotional products, tradeshow booths, price quotes and invoices, as well and many other levels of media to promote AZX.

Education

OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design)

2007 - 2012 | 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design (BDes)

Thesis: Brand Death and Revival

Lester B. Pearson High School

2003 - 2007 | Burlington, Ontario

High School Diploma, Honours

Technical Proficiency

Mac OS / PC Windows

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Design Strengths

Colour Theory

Typography

Hierarchy

Print and Production

Aestheticism

Prop Production

Costume Making

Personal Interests

Packaging Design

Typography

Costuming, Set, and Prop Design

Fashion

Indie Music and Concerts

Mental Health Advocacy