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Freelance Promo Producer/Daily Graphics
Sun News Network
Toronto, Canada
Jul 2012 - Present (12 years)
Production of Network promotions for Quebecor Media print publications, including daily graphics and motion graphics sequences for air on Sun News Network
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Volunteer - Adobe instructor
ArtHeart
Jun 2011 - Present (13 years 1 month)
Working with at-risk children in Toronto's Regent Park neighbourhood
• Teaching Adobe CS skills in groups or tutoring one-on-one
• Production of stop-motion movie project (as part of the ArtHeart summer program)
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Freelance Graphic Designer
OYP Global Inc
Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 (1 year 10 months)
• Designed print collateral (sales sheets, brochures, business cards& product labeling).
• Developed brand standards for video & motion graphics.
• Created web-ready graphics as requested.
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Creative Director, Designer, Illustrator, Instigator & Leather-Soled Campaigner
John Currie's Relentless Guerrilla QR Code Self-Promotion Campaign
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 (5 months)
In 2012, I embarked upon a novel campaign to raise my visibility on the Toronto scene - specifically to attract the attention of potential employers by demonstrating personal initiative, determination and an ability to pursue creative, "out-of-the-box" solutions. To this end, I canvassed select areas of the city while wearing a life-sized QR code linked directly to my motion graphics reel on YouTube.
I also wrote and illustrated an ongoing series of satirical, web-based comics chronicling my real-life adventures as "That QR Code Guy" for my 2012 blog, Stalking the Job. Both the reel and the comics are available for viewing, right here on my LinkedIn profile page.
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Senior Producer
VFM Leonardo
Nov 2005 - Sep 2010 (4 years 10 months)
• Created customized digital media content for Sofitel, Westin, Le Meridien, Omni and Marriott
• Innovated the “Photomontage” product lines, which resulted in an increase in sales of $250K
• Hired, managed and mentored a mograph production team to service the ongoing needs of clients
• Led or facilitated production department brainstorming sessions
• Wrote & implemented guides for best practices in production, with a 30% increase in productivity
• Performed script writing and storyboarding duties
• Sourced additional media, booked/recorded VO talents and mastered audio for media projects
• Communicated with/reported all project milestones to Account Managers and clients
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Production Artist
Perennial Inc.
2005 - 2005
Retouched photos for use in commercial signage and product packaging for Loblaws Superstores.
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Motion Graphic Designer
Trailervision/Elevator Films
2004 - 2005 (1 year)
Produced storyboards, titling, motion graphics, effects and 3D sequences for documentary films and television programs. Projects included:
• Stupidity (2004)
• Escape to Canada (2005)
• Why Is It Sexy? (2005)
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Senior Animator
Gesturetek (formerly The Vivid Group)
Jan 1996 - Feb 2003 (7 years 1 month)
Developed and produced 2D and 3D animated content for kiosk-based, gesture-controlled immersive experiences, primarily for museums and special events.