Business Owner / Graphic Designer

Leigh McGlone

Halifax, Canada

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I love what I do! I am a creative, award winning and diversely experienced graphic designer with more than 17 years in the industry. I have proven to be a valuable asset in a variety of areas in graphic design. I thrive in a fast paced environment. I am able to work independently as well as in a multi-cultural collaborative environment offering lateral thinking, creative development with advanced layout, and typographic skills.
Education
- Bachelor of Design (Honours) Communication Design
  
  NSCAD University (NSCADU)
  
  2002 - 2006
  
  I received the NSCADU Endowment Scholarship from the Thomas George and Ethel Pearson Mackenzie Fund. This allowed me to study abroad for one semester at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago from August 2004 to December 2004
- Interactive Technology Certificate Interactive Technology
  
  Nova Scotia Community College
  
  1998 - 2000
- Communication Arts Certificate (Honours) Communication Arts
  
  Nova Scotia Community College
  
  1996 - 1997
Experience
- Senior Graphic Designer
  
  College of the North Atlantic – Qatar
  
  Jun 2010 - Aug 2015 (5 years 2 months)
  
  I supervised CNA-Q’s communication design strategy. I was responsible for their visual brand identity and translating key messaging into visual projects including print, web, environmental, exhibit and social media.
- Creative Lead
  
  Breakhouse
  
  Jul 2009 - Apr 2010 (9 months)
  
  As freelance in-house designer, I worked with the Art Director and supervised the junior designer on a variety of design projects. My responsibilities ranged from concept development, research, branding, brochure and packaging design to retail environmental graphics and way-finding systems.
- Graphic Designer
  
  Trampoline
  
  Sep 2005 - Oct 2006 (1 year 1 month)
  
  This was my first job at a design agency. By working on all aspects of projects I was able to develop strong technical skills, fine tune my typographic skills and learn the design process from experienced colleagues.
Awards

Platinum 2014 MarCom Awards

"CNA-Q President’s Report"

Gold 2014 MarCom Awards

"Your Guide to CNA-Q"

Platinum 2013 MarCom Awards

“The Promise...The Legacy”
Affiliations

Certified Graphic Designer by the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
Industries
- Advertising
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