1075 Hwy. 5 West, RR #2
Dundas, Ontario L9H 5E2
an_drew@hotmail.com
PROFILE
I am an energetic, well-motivated team player looking to utilize my knowledge and experience in the field of visual merchandising and/or graphic design.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
o 1999-present Driver/Cook Turtle Jacks Restaurant
o 1996-2000 Production & Design Staff Decor & More
o 1996-2001 Production Assistant JLD Services
o 1996-1999 General Labourer Davison, Decorating & Design
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE:
o La Senza Girl, Bramalea City Centre
Setup of a new store and installation of in store displays and front windows
o Club Monaco, Mississauga
Preparation of Christmas floral decorations and displays
o The GAP, Limeridge
Spent 2 weeks in field practice learning hands-on about retail display.
o The Oakville Paper Boutique, Oakville
Design, production and installation of a window for Christmas.
SKILLS:
o strong organizational skills allow me to be more effective in a job setting.
o possess excellent listening and communication skills to follow plan-a-grams or preset designs.
o have a keen sense for business, technology and creative arts
o possess a unique flair for colour, design and style.
o flexibility of being able to do design, work the floor and do regular maintenance or lifting work at any time
ACHIEVEMENTS:
o in the first year achieved a 75% average, in all classes, and maintained and improved into second year.
o selected from class to design and install a presentation window for the new SCAET wing at Sheridan College, to be displayed during the opening night gala.
EDUCATION:
o currently a second year, last semester, Visual Merchandising Arts student at Sheridan College.
REFERENCES: available on request
