For the pass ten years I have worked as a freelance designer specializing in 2D Animation and website design. With a passion for art, the moving image, and technology, my experiences have involved collaborations with design studios, marketing agencies, printing and packaging companies across North America. **Employment and Project Experience** Design Reborne, Waterdown, ON, August 2014 – Present Freelance Motion & Graphic Designer Design, build and implement graphic design projects from concept through completion including 2D Animation, websites, motion graphics for video and social media marketing. Collaborate with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and achieve desired results all while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. Clients Include: • Fuel Content • Air Canada & Aeroplan • Bank of Montreal (BMO) • Sobeys • Toronto Zoo • Fleming College • Canadian Wildlife Foundation • Royal Ontario Museum • Home Depot • Visual Advantage Inc RCC Institute of Technology (October 2014 - March 2015) Instructor Carry out educational instruction and related services for assigned course while providing fully prepared instruction to students. Duties Include: • Prepared and marked all tests, assignments and exams • Assisted in the planning, development and maintenance of curriculum • Engaged in student retention activities, and documented communication Biederman Graphics (March 2010 – January 2013) Graphics Manager Prepared and produced Flexo plates for the printing of plastic grease cartridges. Managed and trained fellow coworkers on plate making procedures and safety techniques. Built and maintained the website for Biederman Graphics and Biederman Enterprises using HTML, CSS, and Flash. Key Achievements: • Helped to ensure a 3% plastic waste margin and on-time delivery of 95% • Reduced plate manufacturing time by purchasing new equipment • Decreased overall material cost by sourcing out new suppliers Putting Edge Entertainment Corporation (October 2003 – January 2010) Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant Successfully managed and coordinated design projects for print and online ads, promotional materials, interior/exterior signage. Created design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, training videos and corporate website. Participated in team effort to increase sales and walk-in traffic to each location throughout North America. Key Achievements: • Ran marketing campaigns which lead to increased sales • Successfully managed a yearly budget of $500,000+ • Established trusting relationships with vendors and key clients

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For the pass ten years I have worked as a freelance designer specializing in 2D Animation and website design. With a passion for art, the moving image, and technology, my experiences have involved collaborations with design studios, marketing agencies, printing and packaging companies across North America. **Employment and Project Experience** Design Reborne, Waterdown, ON, August 2014 – Present Freelance Motion & Graphic Designer Design, build and implement graphic design projects from concept through completion including 2D Animation, websites, motion graphics for video and social media marketing. Collaborate with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and achieve desired results all while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements. Clients Include: • Fuel Content • Air Canada & Aeroplan • Bank of Montreal (BMO) • Sobeys • Toronto Zoo • Fleming College • Canadian Wildlife Foundation • Royal Ontario Museum • Home Depot • Visual Advantage Inc RCC Institute of Technology (October 2014 - March 2015) Instructor Carry out educational instruction and related services for assigned course while providing fully prepared instruction to students. Duties Include: • Prepared and marked all tests, assignments and exams • Assisted in the planning, development and maintenance of curriculum • Engaged in student retention activities, and documented communication Biederman Graphics (March 2010 – January 2013) Graphics Manager Prepared and produced Flexo plates for the printing of plastic grease cartridges. Managed and trained fellow coworkers on plate making procedures and safety techniques. Built and maintained the website for Biederman Graphics and Biederman Enterprises using HTML, CSS, and Flash. Key Achievements: • Helped to ensure a 3% plastic waste margin and on-time delivery of 95% • Reduced plate manufacturing time by purchasing new equipment • Decreased overall material cost by sourcing out new suppliers Putting Edge Entertainment Corporation (October 2003 – January 2010) Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant Successfully managed and coordinated design projects for print and online ads, promotional materials, interior/exterior signage. Created design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, training videos and corporate website. Participated in team effort to increase sales and walk-in traffic to each location throughout North America. Key Achievements: • Ran marketing campaigns which lead to increased sales • Successfully managed a yearly budget of $500,000+ • Established trusting relationships with vendors and key clients

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For the pass ten years I have worked as a freelance designer specializing in 2D Animation and website design. With a passion for art, the moving image, and technology, my experiences have involved collaborations with design studios, marketing agencies, printing and packaging companies across North America.

Employment and Project Experience

Design Reborne, Waterdown, ON, August 2014 – Present
Freelance Motion & Graphic Designer

Design, build and implement graphic design projects from concept through completion including 2D Animation, websites, motion graphics for video and social media marketing. Collaborate with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and achieve desired results all while consistently meeting deadlines and requirements.
Clients Include:
• Fuel Content
• Air Canada & Aeroplan
• Bank of Montreal (BMO)
• Sobeys
• Toronto Zoo
• Fleming College
• Canadian Wildlife Foundation
• Royal Ontario Museum
• Home Depot
• Visual Advantage Inc

RCC Institute of Technology (October 2014 - March 2015)
Instructor

Carry out educational instruction and related services for assigned course while providing fully prepared instruction to students.
Duties Include:
• Prepared and marked all tests, assignments and exams
• Assisted in the planning, development and maintenance of curriculum
• Engaged in student retention activities, and documented communication

Biederman Graphics (March 2010 – January 2013)
Graphics Manager

Prepared and produced Flexo plates for the printing of plastic grease cartridges. Managed and trained fellow coworkers on plate making procedures and safety techniques. Built and maintained the website for Biederman Graphics and Biederman Enterprises using HTML, CSS, and Flash.
Key Achievements:
• Helped to ensure a 3% plastic waste margin and on-time delivery of 95%
• Reduced plate manufacturing time by purchasing new equipment
• Decreased overall material cost by sourcing out new suppliers

Putting Edge Entertainment Corporation (October 2003 – January 2010)
Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant

Successfully managed and coordinated design projects for print and online ads, promotional materials, interior/exterior signage. Created design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, training videos and corporate website. Participated in team effort to increase sales and walk-in traffic to each location throughout North America.
Key Achievements:
• Ran marketing campaigns which lead to increased sales
• Successfully managed a yearly budget of $500,000+
• Established trusting relationships with vendors and key clients

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Skills

2D
2D Animation
Adobe InDesign
Br
Branding
Ma
Magazine
We
Web Design
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Experience Level

2D Animation
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Branding
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Web Design
Expert
WordPress
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
HTML5
Expert
Illustration
Expert
adobe dreamweaver
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
adobe audition
Expert
Explainer Video
Intermediate
Motion Graphic
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Graphic Design Production Digital Media at Mohawk College
September 9, 2001 - June 25, 2001
Principle of Animation at School of Motion
June 25, 2018 - July 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government
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