ABOUT ME

Reliable, energetic and goal-driven self-starter, technically and creatively skilled in the production of art to engage and inform clients. Detail oriented and adept at learning and utilizing software. Confident and service oriented, great at initiating and fostering ongoing relationships with clients. Understand the importance of company standards and enjoy working independently or within a team environment. Excel working in fast-paced environments, organizing, multitasking, and prioritizing. Experienced at meeting deadlines and exceptional at planning events.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

POS Systems, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Coreldraw, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Various Printers & Software for Creative Output

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Logo/Crest Design – Company Branding – Booklets – Brochures/Pamphlets – Posters/Flyers – Signs/Banners – Event Tickets – Large Format Printing – Photo Retouching – Mock-Ups – Professional Typography – File Set-Up for Production (Various Formats/Extensions) – Vectorizing Graphics -Website Creation/Maintenance

WORK EXPERIENCE

GOOD THINGS – LEAD PRODUCTION ARTIST 2021-PRESENT

Logo design/revisions, proofing/mock ups, template set ups for outsourcing, prep art for films/seps for screen printing/pad printing, dtg, dtf, transfers, large format printing, out-sourcing, embroidery, vinyl. Vectorize graphics, flyer/catalogue design within branding guidelines. Liaise with sales reps, management, staff, regarding individual orders/specs.

TRAPLIN DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION – OWNER OPERATOR 1998-2019

Over 20 years collaborating with clients, conceptualizing, designing, bringing visions to full execution using various digital formats and mediums; School Spirit work in over 2000 Ontario schools; liaised with clients of all levels ensuring customized needs and procedural compliance within multiple school boards. Responsible for all aspects of business from sales acquisition to accounts payable.

Marketing/Sales Acquisitions – Client Presentation/Revisions – Outsourcing for Production Communications/Quoting/Contracts – Design Briefing/Creative Execution – Social Media Presence Creation/Manipulation/Sourcing of Elements (stock images, logos, photos) – Customer Service Follow Up – Invoicing/Accounting/Deposits/Taxes – Website Design/Content Management – Finalizing Designs/Print Production

VARIOUS CORPORATE RESTAURANTS/GROCERY STORES 1984-2009

Courteous and empathetic handling and resolution of customer disputes or concerns. Understand the importance of pivotal moments in a guest experience. Adept at building enjoyable experiences and a returning customer base. Confident with POS technology, cash handling, debit/credit transactions, inventory, ordering, scheduling, supervising. Experienced working within corporate and privately owned establishments.

EDUCATION

Georgian College – Graphic Design 3 Year Diploma – 1995 – 1998

Lakehead University – Bachelor of Arts – 2017 – 2020

Thompson Rivers University – Bachelor of Fine Arts – Current/Ongoing