objective
To use my training and experience to work with your team to design, coordinate, produce and communicate visual solutions effectively.

relevant experience
September 2006 – Present | Art Director – Editorial
Post City Magazines, Toronto, Ontario

Responsible for the visual aesthetic of the 7 monthly magazines.

Develops intelligent, clean and logical concept designs for the covers and interior pages, in coordination with the publisher, photographers, printers, art and editorial departments.

Provides creative direction and commissions photographers for photo shoots for the covers. Helps with pre-press production.

July 2001 - September 2006 | Graphic Designer
Mystique Creative, Toronto, Ontario

Handles everything from strategic design and layout to the pre-press production of print materials.

Builds HTML websites and does production on PHP sites.

Develops projects from concept through to completion.

Works efficiently and uses great time management skills to balance difference projects at a time.

Works on full scale campaigns such as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure; CD packaging and sell sheet design for EMI Music Canada; product packaging for ATI Technologies; in-store poster blow-ups for Warner Music; newsletters for CIBC bank@work and North York General Hospital; direct mail; exhibition booth design; posters; advertisements; annual reports; brochures; publication layout for Direct Marketing News; and print design for Joe Boxer.

February 2000 - Present | Designer / Owner
Design in Flight, Toronto, Ontario

Magazine design and layout, catalogue design, advertising design, brochure design, posters, illustrations, logo design, corporate stationery, formal invitations and other print media. Clients include: Mackel Fashions, Kia Canada Inc., Toro Communications (Special Events & Travel, Motor Fleet Management and Today's Corporate Investor magazines), Seneca College and Humber College.

February 2000 - December 2001 | Designer
Toro Communications, Mississauga, Ontario

In charge of overall layout, design and production of all three bi-monthly trade magazines dealing with incentive travel, motor fleet vehicles and corporate investing. Worked closely with the publisher, three managing editors and printers. Implemented improved brand identities. Implemented full production schedules and deadlines for the three publications.

education
October 2000
Creative Advertising Diploma, with Honours
Major Emphasis: Design & Art Direction
School of Communication Arts, Seneca@York University, Toronto, Ontario
Received Advertising Award for excellence in Design, Seneca@York 2000

skills
Excellent time management skills.

Able to juggle different projects at a time efficiently and get them to press before the deadline.

Excellent stress management skills.

Deep passion for great visual design, teamwork and getting a job done well and on time.

Proficient in MAC OSX operating system and software such as CS2 (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Acrobat Professional) QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

references
Upon request.