I'm a graphic designer & artist from Nova Scotia, Canada. As a creative designer, I am committed to brand excellence that shines through in every project. I have a robust portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and creative ideation. I have steered the visual narrative for top brands and my creative efforts have culminated in cohesive in-store and digital experiences that resonate with customers. I thrive on transforming concepts into visual stories that not only meet but exceed client expectations. --- Employment Experience: *Senior Graphic Designer* Loblaw's Fortinos Account from December 2019 – July 2024 •  Carefully completed all creative within corporate identity standards •  Maintained a cohesive in-store experience for permanent and promotional signage by designing/updating all print & digital assets •  Art directed product photography for Fortinos catering guide twice yearly and created all elements related to launching their seasonal program throughout stores, websites & social media •  Provided imagery and creative assets for Pane-fresco.ca, Flowersbyfortinos.ca, Fortinos social media accounts & email promotions •  Created product labels and packaging for proprietary food items, adhering to strict Canadian packaging standards •  Communicated daily with client *Senior Graphic Designer* Home Depot Canada Account from March 2011 – December 2019 •  Developed seasonal themes, event creative and iconography that was implemented across retail flyer, in-store signage and online platforms •  Directed Layout Artists to maintain cohesive creative within flyer •  Collaborated with Art Director, Creative Director, Writers and Client Services to ensure client satisfaction •  Adhered to corporate brand standards in every aspect of creative •  Developed creative for successful RFP that won Home Depot’s permanent signage business for TC Transcontinental *Graphic Designer* Fuel Advertising from August 2003 - March 2011 • Designed hundreds of newspaper ads for The Hudson’s Bay Company and Home Outfitters •  Responsible for creating ad templates, concepts and seasonal ad campaigns •  Tailored ad design to suit many retail categories such as fashion, cosmetics, housewares and appliances 

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I'm a graphic designer & artist from Nova Scotia, Canada. As a creative designer, I am committed to brand excellence that shines through in every project. I have a robust portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and creative ideation. I have steered the visual narrative for top brands and my creative efforts have culminated in cohesive in-store and digital experiences that resonate with customers. I thrive on transforming concepts into visual stories that not only meet but exceed client expectations. --- Employment Experience: *Senior Graphic Designer* Loblaw's Fortinos Account from December 2019 – July 2024 •  Carefully completed all creative within corporate identity standards •  Maintained a cohesive in-store experience for permanent and promotional signage by designing/updating all print & digital assets •  Art directed product photography for Fortinos catering guide twice yearly and created all elements related to launching their seasonal program throughout stores, websites & social media •  Provided imagery and creative assets for Pane-fresco.ca, Flowersbyfortinos.ca, Fortinos social media accounts & email promotions •  Created product labels and packaging for proprietary food items, adhering to strict Canadian packaging standards •  Communicated daily with client *Senior Graphic Designer* Home Depot Canada Account from March 2011 – December 2019 •  Developed seasonal themes, event creative and iconography that was implemented across retail flyer, in-store signage and online platforms •  Directed Layout Artists to maintain cohesive creative within flyer •  Collaborated with Art Director, Creative Director, Writers and Client Services to ensure client satisfaction •  Adhered to corporate brand standards in every aspect of creative •  Developed creative for successful RFP that won Home Depot’s permanent signage business for TC Transcontinental *Graphic Designer* Fuel Advertising from August 2003 - March 2011 • Designed hundreds of newspaper ads for The Hudson’s Bay Company and Home Outfitters •  Responsible for creating ad templates, concepts and seasonal ad campaigns •  Tailored ad design to suit many retail categories such as fashion, cosmetics, housewares and appliances 

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I’m a graphic designer & artist from Nova Scotia, Canada.

As a creative designer, I am committed to brand excellence that shines through in every project. I have a robust portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and creative ideation. I have steered the visual narrative for top brands and my creative efforts have culminated in cohesive in-store and digital experiences that resonate with customers. I thrive on transforming concepts into visual stories that not only meet but exceed client expectations.


Employment Experience:

Senior Graphic Designer Loblaw’s Fortinos Account
from December 2019 – July 2024
•  Carefully completed all creative within corporate identity standards
•  Maintained a cohesive in-store experience for permanent and
promotional signage by designing/updating all print & digital assets
•  Art directed product photography for Fortinos catering guide
twice yearly and created all elements related to launching their
seasonal program throughout stores, websites & social media
•  Provided imagery and creative assets for Pane-fresco.ca,
Flowersbyfortinos.ca, Fortinos social media accounts & email promotions
•  Created product labels and packaging for proprietary food items,
adhering to strict Canadian packaging standards
•  Communicated daily with client

Senior Graphic Designer Home Depot Canada Account
from March 2011 – December 2019
•  Developed seasonal themes, event creative and iconography that was
implemented across retail flyer, in-store signage and online platforms
•  Directed Layout Artists to maintain cohesive creative within flyer
•  Collaborated with Art Director, Creative Director, Writers
and Client Services to ensure client satisfaction
•  Adhered to corporate brand standards in every aspect of creative
•  Developed creative for successful RFP that won Home Depot’s
permanent signage business for TC Transcontinental

Graphic Designer Fuel Advertising from August 2003 - March 2011
• Designed hundreds of newspaper ads for The Hudson’s Bay
Company and Home Outfitters
•  Responsible for creating ad templates, concepts and seasonal
ad campaigns
•  Tailored ad design to suit many retail categories such as
fashion, cosmetics, housewares and appliances


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Skills

Fl
Flyer
Adobe InDesign
Po
Poster
Lo
Logo
adobe acrobat pro
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Experience Level

Flyer
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Poster
Expert
Logo
Expert
adobe acrobat pro
Expert
Business Card
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Icon
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Catalogue
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Branding
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Email Design
Intermediate
Canva
Beginner
Book Cover
Beginner
Figma
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Graphic Design Degree at Durham College
August 31, 1998 - June 8, 2001
Program Overview from Durham College's Website: From branding to book layouts, advertising to animated graphics, packaging to digital signage, graphic designers have the power to express emotions, influence decisions and bring ideas to life. Students learn to create functional design in a multitude of contexts including advertisements, logos, brochures, magazine layouts, annual reports, motion graphics and more. Graduates of this program can find employment creating advertising and branding campaigns, corporate identity systems, packaging and integrated content for media networks and the web.

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution
    uniE613 Fortinos Store Launch Signage
    Working directly with the Senior Marketing Manager at Fortinos, all pieces required to launch a new store location in Bolton, Ontario were put together. Work spanned from exterior signage during renovations to teaser ads then Billboards, retail flyer wraps, online announcements and more! layoutqueen designer signage instoreexperience