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Graphic Designer
Saint John, Canada
Oct 2015 - Present (9 years 1 month)
• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for client
• Developing design briefs that suit the client's purpose
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers
• Design and layout of electronic and print materials
• Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
• Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Maintain branding so it remains consistent and is used properly in-office as well as by external parties
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Free Lance Designer & Photographer
bo.di studio
Rothesay, Canada
2010 - Present (14 years)
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Creative Director
Hampton, Canada
Jun 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 4 months)
• Design and layout of electronic and print materials for advertisers
• Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose
• Carrying design projects from concept to completion while adhering to the brand standards
• Maintaining Ossekeag Publshing's branding so it remains consistent and is used properly in-office
as well as by external parties
• Assisting Owner and sales representatives with marketing, communications and creative concepts
• Maintaining and enhancing publications by adding and improving design
• Ensuring adverts, publications and features meet deadlines each week
• Determining, negotiating and agreeing in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications
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Creative Design Artist & Assistant Page Coordinator
Brunswick News Inc.
Saint John, Canada
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
• Design and layout of electronic and print materials
• Updating entire office each morning with daily agenda and assigning layout staff
• Ensuring multiple publications meet deadline before handing off to evening Manager
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Contributing ideas and design artwork
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Civilian Photographer
Department of National Defense
Gagetown, Canada
Sep 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 4 months)
• Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
• Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities
• Working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image
• Managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns
• Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software
• Evaluating records for preservation and retention
• Cataloging collections and managing information and records
• Answering phones, meeting with clients and booking jobs for four separate creative departments/individuals