AMANDA McLEOD

Graphic Designer

* 7 years of professional experience in the graphic design and printing industry * Possess a strong proficiency in the use of a wide range of graphic design software * Highly skilled in creative development projects for large corporations and small independent print shops * Utilize my outstanding communication skills in the collaborative project coordination process with clients * Energized by opportunities to use my creativity, ingenuity, and originality on marketing/promotion endeavors * Offer a proven record of excellence in my work, complemented by mature, dependable work habits DESIGN SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES * Develop strategic artwork for use in promotional executions across Canada system for Coca-Cola * Follow proper brand guidelines for Coca-Cola standards to ensure output quality * Collaborate with external customers and internal Marketing, Brand, Legal and Sales customers * Maintain budgets and prepare job entries order printshop supplies, produce and package jobs * Developed graphic design pieces for large corporations including, but not limited to Royal Bank, ING, Westfields, Fujitsu, Hard Rock Café, Sheraton on the Falls, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Entertainment Attractions * Worked for a property management company, conceptualizing, designing, proofreading/editing, and printing materials for a shopping mall and several of its retail stores * Specialize in all corporate assignments for posters, post cards, brochures, invitations, flyers, etc. * Assist companies with the development of a brand to be used across all publications, promotional pieces, and office materials such as letterhead and business cards * Represent my employer with integrity and professionalism when liaising with corporate sector PR personnel establish and maintain positive relations resulting in continued contracts * Provide service, support, and recommendations to walk-in clients for perso...

InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel, Adobe Reader, Pit Stop, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Microsoft Office, Onyx Postershop RIP, iweb

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer/Layout Artist

Graphic Designer