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Directed Development
Personal
Calgary, AB
2024 - Present
Advanced Studies and Programming Skills Enhancement:
Pursued educational studies, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and programming skill enhancement.
Utilization of Personal Job Flexibility:
Leveraged the flexibility of a past contractor-based employment position to pursue extensive learning and educational improvement initiatives.
Transition Towards Full-Time Employment:
Seeking a transition to a full-time, non-contractual position. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment and make meaningful contributions within a steady organizational framework.
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Graphics & Signage Production Specialist
Calgary, AB
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)
Applied custom interior & exterior vinyl graphics, built custom structural signage, and conducted installations.
Operated and calibrated large format printers and cutter plotters for accuracy.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Onyx Graphics - RIP Software, and production management tools.
Specialized in vehicle graphics wrapping (partial and full), fleet-based graphics, vehicle packages, and wraps.
Managed and performed production and lamination processes.
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Machine Operator & Machine Specialist
Calgary, AB
Jul 2020 - May 2021 (10 months)
Oversaw & directed computer numerical control machine and laser cutting machines with precision and efficiency.
Utilized Adobe and Enroute software for design and digital file creation.
Applied vinyl graphics and worked in the production and finishing departments.
Built custom signage structures and channel letters with LED lighting systems.
Orchestrated forklift operations, material handling, and inventory control.
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High-Rise Building Manager & Superintendent
Cambridge, ON
Dec 2019 - Jul 2020 (7 months)
Directed day-to-day operations of two high-rise buildings, ensuring tenant safety and satisfaction.
Coordinated renovations, conducted inspections, and maintained building safety standards.
Processed and Administrated tenant inquiries, showcased available units, and facilitated applications and leases.
Led maintenance personnel, cleaning crews, and contractors, and also directed fire, elevator, and other building service contractors.
Enforced lease agreements, managed rent collection, and resolved tenant issues.
Kept accurate records using property management software YARDI and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Woodworking Machine Operator & Carpenter
Cambridge, ON
May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)
Set up and operated computer numerical control routers for custom set designs, event tours, music tours, and public professional sporting games.
Worked with various materials, including wood, aluminum and other phenolic materials, to create high-quality products.
Performed general maintenance and repairs, for uninterrupted production.
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Production Operator & Design Specialist
Cambridge, ON
Nov 2018 - Mar 2019 (4 months)
Programming of complex tool-path setups and layout & design of digital files.
Operated multi-tool changer drilling and cutting routers, optimizing production efficiency.
Utilized Enroute software for design and layout purposes.
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Machine Operator & Production Worker
Cambridge, ON
Aug 2018 - Nov 2018 (3 months)
Designed digital files using Enroute software and Adobe Creative Suite.
Constructed 3D channel letters and custom signage structures.
Executed router jobs with precision and attention to detail.
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Machine Operator & Shop Production Assistant
Calgary, AB
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Supervised and ran router, applied vinyl graphics, and conducted signage installations.
Managed forklift operations and handled material inventory.
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Head Fabricator & Production Specialist
Quintaro Imaging Inc.
Calgary, AB
Feb 2013 - Apr 2017 (4 years 2 months)
Led fabrication and production activities, overseeing printing and IT operations.
Operated industrial printers, laminators, and a Gerber router.
Provided color matching expertise and supported print production.
Ensured timely production and adherence to client specifications.
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Large Format Flatbed & Roll-Roll Machine Operator
Calgary, AB
Mar 2012 - Nov 2012 (8 months)
Large Format Printing operations, maintenance and production.
Onyx ripping and remastering.
Color calibration (PANTONE SYSTEMS) and matching.
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Production Manager & Graphics Designer
Bonnyville, AB
Mar 2009 - Jul 2011 (2 years 4 months)
Production Manager & Graphics Designer.
Large Format Roll-Roll Printing & Production.
Inside & outside sales.
Customer Service.
Full signage installation and repairs.
Trade show installation, setups and takedowns.
Vehicle wraps & decal installation.
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Construction Site & Demolition Personnel
M&M Demolition Inc.
Dieppe, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jan 2009 (5 months)
Conducting the demolition of residential & industrial demolition sites, this included the use of all needed tools to demolish & remove materials from demo sites. Demolition equipment included saws, drills, jack-hammers etc. Managing a crew/assigning tasks to be completed in a timely manner, & dealing with a variety of people & situations was a requirement of the position.
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Lafayette, LA
Apr 2003 - Sep 2003 (5 months)
As freelance designer working in LA., having worked previously for Calzone & Associates from April 2002 - August 2002, my new 5-month assignment allowed me to become part of a collaborative team focusing on the designing of brochures, multimedia Flash (ActionScript) web based materials & collateral materials, learning how to follow cohesive themes & ideas generated as a result of brainstorming sessions & creative problem solving as defined by this small design power-house.
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Graphic Designer
Sandy, UT
Aug 2001 - Jan 2002 (5 months)
As graphic designer & motion graphics designer I created & built from scratch the company’s new Flash (ActionScript) based web site, digitally illustrated illustrations & created print & multimedia materials for all departments. I designed the very first Maverik Country Store Oil Tanker & Pup Trailer graphic mural system. This was a very exciting project as it was the first time I had ever designed a mobile graphic system to connect to & extend an interior graphic mural based system. I had the opportunity to stretch my skills by working on multimedia commercial based designs by utilizing Adobe After Effects, designing, creating & editing life like elements for commercials utilized in broadcasting advertisements.