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Education & Training:
Creative Certification - 2009 Eyeblaster
Flash ActionScript 3.0 - 2008 Dynamic Web Training
Flash ActionScript for Beginners - 2008 Dynamic Web Training
Leadership & Motivation - 2006 Training Point International
Flash 8: Rich Content Creation - 2006 Dynamic Web Training
Dreamweaver 8: Dynamic Application - 2006 Dynamic Web Training
Dreamweaver Workshop - 2002 Ryerson University (Canada)
Higher School Certificate - 1992 Beacon Hill Technology High School
Achievements:
Winner - Multimedia Award - Kwik Kopy Australia & New Zealand 2006
Skills:
Flash Animation, Website Design & Development, Graphic Design, Logos & Branding
Programs:
Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Quark Xpress, Freehand
Qualities:
I am a hard worker who is always looking for a challenge. Learning new skills and techniques to improve my design capabilities is important to me. I work very well under pressure and always follow the creative brief and guidelines while still including my own expertise.
Interests:
Art and design, computers, music production, travelling, movies, gym and the beach.
Career Overview:
Oct '08 - Current
M&C Saatchi / Mark.
Freelance Digital Designer
Design and development of online banners, rich media advertising, microsites, eDMs and retail LCD eyelites. Clients include Optus, IAG, Woolworths & Qantas.
121 Creative
Freelance Digital Designer
Design and development of new website projects and also management of existing client website updates and maintenance.
Feb '04 - Oct '08
Creative Buzz Media
Creative Director
As Creative Director I am currently overseeing and directing the design department responsible for servicing three different Kwik Kopy centres via their boutique design studio, Creative Buzz. I have been a key factor in the realisation of the new creative studio which was formed in June 2007, redefining Kwik Kopy's existing print brand perception of a quick photocopy store to becoming a competitor in the graphic and web design industry.
- Graphic Design
- Branding/Corporate Identity
- Web Design and Multimedia
- Creative Direction
- Design Team Management
- Project consulation and quoting
- Client proposal and presentation
Clients come from a variety of sectors including fashion, cosmetics, corporate and manufacturing, and range in size from small local businesses to large national operations. Design duties include static and e-commerce websites, online banners, brochures and catalogues, corporate identity and branding, business stationery and forms, marketing collateral including POS material and flyers.
April '03 - Feb '04
Blazing Designs
Senior Graphic Designer
My duties as a graphic designer included design of marketing materlal including brochures and catalogues, corporate identity and stationery and other print colateral for a variety of clients such as real estate agents, nightclub promoters, security companies and property developers.
- Graphic Design
- Branding/Corporate Identity
- Project Management
Apart from seeing projects from concept through to print ready, I also managed print production with external suppliers. A regular design project was a monthly full colour real estate property sales magazine called "Habitat."
February '02 - March '03 (Toronto/Canada)
Portofino Studios
Freelance Graphic Designer
My duties at Portofino were to develop marketing campaigns under the direction of the Art Director for projects including outdoor, magazine print. Clients included National Home Show & Thrifty.
February '02 - March '03 (Toronto/Canada)
Granton Marketing
Freelance Graphic Designer
My role at Granton was to create marketing collateral for the North American market. Clients ranged from sporting, food, health & beauty, entertainment and travel sectors.
May '01 - Feb '02
Seres Australia (NRG, TCS, CTS & Belly Basics)
Art Director / Graphic Design Manager
As Art Director I ran the design for their street/surfwear and maternity wear labels. Duties included directing the team on various projects including t-shirt prints design, labelling and swingtags, and also the marketing collateral which included catalogues, magazine advertising, and point of sale material. I worked closely with the marketing manager and the clothing range designers to develop creative across all mediums to ensure brand consistency.
Jun '98 - May '01
Artprint Graphics
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer at Artprint, my duties included design for flyers, brochures, logos, business stationery and websites. Clients ranged from the hotel, pharmaceutical, restaurants, corporate and industrial sectors.
Oct '96 - Jun '98
On The Street Magazine
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer at OTS, my role was to design page layouts and client advertisements for the weekly street publication. |
