Professional Skills Over 20 years of experience in graphic design. Excellent ability to propose creative ideas and a wide variety of options. Solid knowledge of printing. Experience with interactive media. Experience in employee training. Ability to manage a small team. Skills in audio and video editing. Web design skills. Great attention to detail. Good problem-solving skills. Good time management and prioritization skills. Ability to accept criticism. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Neat and organized work habits. Interest in human behavior. Interest in new technologies (AI, VR, AR). Bilingual. Education Web Design and Interactive Media (AEC) - Collège Salette Computer Graphics (AEC) - Collège de Maisonneuve Psychosociology of Communication (Bachelor's degree) – UQÀM Work Experience Graphic Designer and Webmaster June 2011 – Present Atelier de reliure d'art La Tranchefile Creation and production of matrices for hot stamping and laser cutting. Design of decorative elements for book binding. Creation and maintenance of the website _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Multimedia/Courseware Developer (MMD/CWD) September 2019 – July 2024 CAE Develop courses and training tools for flight simulators. Create static, animated, and interactive media. Perform audio and video editing. Design learning manuals and prepare their print and digital output. Develop training materials according to the requirements of Subject Matter Experts and Information Specialized Developers. Make corrections based on received feedback. Graphic Designer April 1995 – October 2018 Trudeau corp. Design of decorations for licensed tableware (Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, etc.). Development and updating of graphic guides. Packaging design: structure and decoration. Creation of signature logos for product lines. Definition of artistic directions with project managers. Creation of user manuals and instruction leaflets. Approval of press proofs. Creation of physical presentations (mock-ups, posters, banners) and digital presentations (PDF, PowerPoint). Vector illustration of products for technical sheets, sales sheets, and decoration templates. Design of mood boards. Catalog layout. Writing of the procedure guide for the Kids division. Training of new employees. Management and updating of the image bank for mock-ups. Creation, updating, and management of decoration matrices for products. Preparation of presentation visuals and booth decor for trade shows. Interim Team Leader June 2009 – June 2012 Trudeau corp. Manage the schedule of designers in the Kids division. Follow up on projects with managers and designers. Process and follow up with printers, photographers, and suppliers. Freelance Photo Retoucher October 2004 – March 2006 Groupimage (Agence &C0) Photo retouching

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Professional Skills Over 20 years of experience in graphic design. Excellent ability to propose creative ideas and a wide variety of options. Solid knowledge of printing. Experience with interactive media. Experience in employee training. Ability to manage a small team. Skills in audio and video editing. Web design skills. Great attention to detail. Good problem-solving skills. Good time management and prioritization skills. Ability to accept criticism. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Neat and organized work habits. Interest in human behavior. Interest in new technologies (AI, VR, AR). Bilingual. Education Web Design and Interactive Media (AEC) - Collège Salette Computer Graphics (AEC) - Collège de Maisonneuve Psychosociology of Communication (Bachelor's degree) – UQÀM Work Experience Graphic Designer and Webmaster June 2011 – Present Atelier de reliure d'art La Tranchefile Creation and production of matrices for hot stamping and laser cutting. Design of decorative elements for book binding. Creation and maintenance of the website _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Multimedia/Courseware Developer (MMD/CWD) September 2019 – July 2024 CAE Develop courses and training tools for flight simulators. Create static, animated, and interactive media. Perform audio and video editing. Design learning manuals and prepare their print and digital output. Develop training materials according to the requirements of Subject Matter Experts and Information Specialized Developers. Make corrections based on received feedback. Graphic Designer April 1995 – October 2018 Trudeau corp. Design of decorations for licensed tableware (Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, etc.). Development and updating of graphic guides. Packaging design: structure and decoration. Creation of signature logos for product lines. Definition of artistic directions with project managers. Creation of user manuals and instruction leaflets. Approval of press proofs. Creation of physical presentations (mock-ups, posters, banners) and digital presentations (PDF, PowerPoint). Vector illustration of products for technical sheets, sales sheets, and decoration templates. Design of mood boards. Catalog layout. Writing of the procedure guide for the Kids division. Training of new employees. Management and updating of the image bank for mock-ups. Creation, updating, and management of decoration matrices for products. Preparation of presentation visuals and booth decor for trade shows. Interim Team Leader June 2009 – June 2012 Trudeau corp. Manage the schedule of designers in the Kids division. Follow up on projects with managers and designers. Process and follow up with printers, photographers, and suppliers. Freelance Photo Retoucher October 2004 – March 2006 Groupimage (Agence &C0) Photo retouching

Available to hire

Professional Skills
Over 20 years of experience in graphic design.
Excellent ability to propose creative ideas and a wide variety of options.
Solid knowledge of printing.
Experience with interactive media.
Experience in employee training.
Ability to manage a small team.
Skills in audio and video editing.
Web design skills.
Great attention to detail.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to accept criticism.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Neat and organized work habits.
Interest in human behavior.
Interest in new technologies (AI, VR, AR).
Bilingual.

Education
Web Design and Interactive Media (AEC) - Collège Salette
Computer Graphics (AEC) - Collège de Maisonneuve
Psychosociology of Communication (Bachelor’s degree) – UQÀM

Work Experience
Graphic Designer and Webmaster June 2011 – Present
Atelier de reliure d’art La Tranchefile
Creation and production of matrices for hot stamping and laser cutting.
Design of decorative elements for book binding.
Creation and maintenance of the website Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Multimedia/Courseware Developer (MMD/CWD) September 2019 – July 2024
CAE
Develop courses and training tools for flight simulators.
Create static, animated, and interactive media.
Perform audio and video editing.
Design learning manuals and prepare their print and digital output.
Develop training materials according to the requirements of Subject Matter Experts and Information Specialized Developers.
Make corrections based on received feedback.

Graphic Designer April 1995 – October 2018
Trudeau corp.
Design of decorations for licensed tableware (Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, etc.).
Development and updating of graphic guides.
Packaging design: structure and decoration.
Creation of signature logos for product lines.
Definition of artistic directions with project managers.
Creation of user manuals and instruction leaflets.
Approval of press proofs.
Creation of physical presentations (mock-ups, posters, banners) and digital presentations (PDF, PowerPoint).
Vector illustration of products for technical sheets, sales sheets, and decoration templates.
Design of mood boards.
Catalog layout.
Writing of the procedure guide for the Kids division.
Training of new employees.
Management and updating of the image bank for mock-ups.
Creation, updating, and management of decoration matrices for products.
Preparation of presentation visuals and booth decor for trade shows.

Interim Team Leader June 2009 – June 2012
Trudeau corp.
Manage the schedule of designers in the Kids division.
Follow up on projects with managers and designers.
Process and follow up with printers, photographers, and suppliers.

Freelance Photo Retoucher October 2004 – March 2006
Groupimage (Agence &C0)
Photo retouching

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Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Icon
Expert
Microsoft Powerpoint
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Articulate Storyline
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Logo
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
GIF
Intermediate
Adobe Animate
Intermediate
Animation
Intermediate
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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Education

ACS in Web Design and Interactive Media at Collège Salette
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
ACS in Computer Graphics at Collège de Maisonneuve
January 9, 1995 - April 1, 1995
Bachelor of Psychosociology of Communication at UQAM
September 3, 1990 - April 16, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Icon
Expert
Microsoft Powerpoint
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Articulate Storyline
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Logo
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
GIF
Intermediate
Adobe Animate
Intermediate
Animation
Intermediate
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