Curriculum Vitae

Skills

• Design / Web

  • Experienced with media software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, 3D Studio Max, and more
  • Proficient with programming languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, mySQL, Actionscript, Javascript, and ColdFusion
  • Strong grasp of colour theory and the elements and principles of design

• Social

  • Loves meeting new people and learning from what others have to offer
  • Can handle criticism

Education

• 2004 - 2006

  Multimedia Design & Production Technician

  Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto, Ontario

  • Graduated with honours
  • Taught myself PHP and basic mySQL while classmates were learning ColdFusion

• 1999 - 2003

  Ontario Secondary School Diploma

  Lord Dorchester Secondary School in Dorchester, & H.B.Beal Secondary School in London, Ontario

  • Graduated with Honours
  • Yearbook Editor 2000-2001
  • Participated in specialized "bealart" program in Grades 11 and 12

Work and Related Experience

• 2003 - May 2006

  Creative Director

  Pictures in Motion, in London, Ontario

  • Produced digital photo tributes for customers
  • Restored old photos, critiqued and corrected others' work
  • Website design, branding, advertising

• 2002 - 2004

  Customer Service Representative

  TD Canada Trust in Dorchester, London, & Mississauga, Ontario

  • Responsible for customer privacy and my own cash tray of over $10,000
  • Received shifts at over 5 different branches as a result of supervisor's praise

• May 2007 - May 2008

  Freelance Web Designer (& Travel Enthusiast!)

  in London, Ontario

  • Learned the importance of well-written contracts and dilligence with accounting
  • Had to be extremely motivated and self disciplined in order to succeed

• May 2008 - present

  Web Designer

  blubolt, ltd in Bath, England

  • Primarily designs e-commerce websites
  • Works as a team player to ensure all design work gets done well and on schedule