Work Experience:
Profile Summary:
Creative and responsive Graphic Designer with extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills and dynamic team player. Passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns; accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments.
Work EXPERIENCE:
Senior Art Director I Graphic Designer I Direct Image I 2001 to Present
• In charge of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously with notable clients below:
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Conservatory of Dance and Music (CDM), Evelyn Hart Threatre and DanceSummer Program, City Of Markham Economic Development and Business, City Of Richmond Hill Recreation, EMD Serono Canada, Yves Rocher, Kenwood, Tarion, Schwarzkopf Professional, Strellson, Indiva, Saizen, Tiger of Sweden, Sabra, GEOX, Air Transat Hamilton Beach, Caplans Appliance, Mapins Fine Jewellers, MAZON Elevator Communications, DeLonghi, T-fal, LifeLAbs, Rosehill Wine Cellers. Kirsch Cosmetic • Oversee pre-press production
• Liaison with clients and marketing directors • Start learning video Editing in 2021
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Conservatory of Dance and Music (CDM), Evelyn Hart Threatre and DanceSummer Program, City Of Markham Economic Development and Business, City Of Richmond Hill Recreation, EMD Serono Canada, Yves Rocher, Kenwood, Tarion, Schwarzkopf Professional, Strellson, Indiva, Saizen, Tiger of Sweden, Sabra, GEOX, Air Transat Hamilton Beach, Caplans Appliance, Mapins Fine Jewellers, MAZON Elevator Communications, DeLonghi, T-fal, LifeLAbs, Rosehill Wine Cellers. Kirsch Cosmetic • Oversee pre-press production
• Liaison with clients and marketing directors • Start learning video Editing in 2021
Art Director I Elevator Communications Inc. I 2012 to 2016 I Contract
• Designed numerous marketing campaigns
• Managed numerous projects simultaneously
• Actively on-site for launches of PR campaign and events
• Managed numerous projects simultaneously
• Actively on-site for launches of PR campaign and events
Senior Graphic Designer I Persian Tribune Magazine I 2012 to 2013 I Contract
• Oversaw advertisement and photography placement
• Worked with art director, copywriter and editor on articles and stories
• Oversaw layout and production of the magazine
• Supervised pre-press production
Senior Graphic Designer I Dig PR. Inc. I 2010 to 2017 & 2020 I Contract
• Oversaw creative development with marketing director
• Worked with designers, copywriters, sales teams and marketers to create effective selling platforms
• Worked with designers, copywriters, sales teams and marketers to create effective selling platforms
Academic Background:
OCADU
Ontario College of Art & Design University - Toronto
Graduated with a Degree in Communication & Design
Ongoing Training:
Bring your own laptop Academy Training
Adobe Premier Pro CC - Essential Training Course 2023
Adobe Premier Pro CC - Essential Advanced Training Course 2023
Adobe After Effect - Learn Motion Graphic Design 2023
Adobe Illustrator - Essential Training Course 2023
Adobe Photoshop - Essential Training Course
Awards:
IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards
Traffic Marketing + Design Inc. I ACNielsen Storeview DM Launch
Graduated with a Degree in Communication & Design
Award of Merit
• Electronic and Interactive Communication
Award of Merit
• Management of a Marketing Communications Campaign with a budget of up to 50K.
Software Knowledge:
Adobe Creative Suite I Computer
Illustrator
Photoshop
Muse
Indesign
Animate
Xd
Acrobat
Microsoft I Computer
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Other I New Online Platform
Wix
Sparkle
Nicepage
Sketch
Canva
Worked in:
• Performing Arts Entertainment
• Government Financial
• Consumer Goods & Services Magazine Work
• Cosmetic and beauty Pharmaceutical
• Educational Programs Real Estate
• Non Profit Organizations Medical Programs
• Entertainment
• Financial
• Magazine Work
• Pharmaceutical
• Real Estate
• Medical Programs
Skills & Expertise:
• Product and Company Branding
• Print and Web Designs
• Digital Marketing
• Photography and Photoshop
• Conceptualizing
• Cartooning
• Editorial Work
• Motion graphics