Art Director
Graphic Artist
Illustrator
Multimedia Artist
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Qualifications:
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2003 - 2007 York University
Fine Arts Cultural Studies
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2001 - 2003 International Baccalaureate Diploma
Achievements: Top of class in Visual Arts (7/7)
Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
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2001 International General Certificate of Secondary Education Diploma (High School Equivalent)
Achievements: Top of class in Visual Arts & Theatre
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Trilingual (full fluency): ENGLISH, FRENCH & SPANISH
Skills:
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Adobe Master Suite
Proficiency using: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Soundbooth & Bridge
Familiarity with: Premier, Flash & After Effects
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3D applications
Proficiency using: Hexagon, Daz Studio 3 & 4, LuxRender ( + good understanding of Maya 2010)
Familiar with: 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D & V-Ray
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MS Office
Proficiency using: MS Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook & Access (for project management)
Familiar with: Excel, Project & SharePoint Designer
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Programming
Languages: HTML & CSS (can edit content within PHP and .Net environments) Applications: Notepad, EditPlus 3 & familiar with Dreamweaver.
Experience:
April 2009
~ Jan 2012
Art Director - MLD Solutions Inc.
- Build & manage the creative team
- Design & implement new workflow processes
- Direct Multimedia development for educational material
- Write briefs, establish deadlines & assert projection goals
- Assign + track tasks
- Quality Control
- Collaborate on the Mozaik Team of technical professionals in the development of the Mozaik Online Application platform (+ other similar projects)
April 2008
~ April 2009
Graphic Artist - MLD Solutions Inc.
- Produce designs (web & print)
- Design and build CMS using PHP, HTML & CSS.
- Provide application interface visuals
- Marketing material visuals (for tradeshows and basic ads)
- Assisted the writing teams
- Assisted with interface design concepts
Jan 2007
~ Jan 2008
Graphic Artist -
(1 year contract)
Biodiversity Institute
of Ontario (University of Guelph)
- Produced designs (web & print)
- Produced technical & diagramic drawings
- Design and structure Ppt. Presentations
- Collaborated in Fundraising Campaigns & Marketing Efforts
For more information on my work history before Jan 2007,
View my Résumé
Most Recent Projects
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Mozaik Online Workshop Module - Live!
Teachers can now dress and populate self created and customizable virtual classrooms within the Mozaik Online application. The workshop module is designed to be a delicate blend between wizards and flexible menu options for all user levels and user types. Retaining the kid-friendly appeal, the workshop is slightly more streamlined without losing the intuitive and interactive environment it is so popularly known for.
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EDGE4 Application Design - launched without a hitch!
Used by School Board members and teachers across Canada, the EDGE4 interface design was a collaborative effort between programmers and myself to get the best workflow design, interface layout and visual appeal possible. Used on a daily basis by subscribers, we aimed to retain a clean, simplified and easily navigable work environment for this "do-it-all" type of application. We reached our goals in maintaining a low click count interface and keeping the colour scheme subdued and univasive. Resultantly, we are pleased to report its clientele is happy and eager to logon on a daily basis.
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Afghanistan School Website and Campaign Material - Covered in News Media and on Toronto Prime Time Radio!
Sponsored by the Canadian Rotarians and the Government of Canada, "Afghanistan School" promotes the awareness expressing their commitment of building a school in Afghanistan for boys and girls equally. Collaborating with Roberts Marketing, the website, song, video, cds, dvds, banners, etc., were a smashing success with news media coverage and radio broadcasting from London to Toronto prime time − one of my all time favourite projects to work on.
Featured Project:
Forrat's Chocolate Promotional Video
Summary:
Marc Forrat, a motivated entrepreneur, is known throughout London as the Charismatic Chocolatier. Having appeared successfully on Dragon's Den, Marc wished to expand his business independently by providing opportunities for others to find success as he has. His dream: to open as many chocolatiers across the country and provide people with the opportunity to run their own business as chocolate makers under his mentorship.
Brief:
"Love what you do and people will love it too!" Knowing Marc's magnetic and charismatic personality, we used his strengths to mezmorize and dazzle people to like and ultimately trust his lead in business. We also took the opportunity to make people salivate over much desired chocolate - because face it; everyone loves chocolate, especially when it's pouring in front of you!
The most engaging and animated way we could do this was to film it and create a fast paced and energetic promotional video showcasing the Willy Wonka marvel that is Marc Forrat. This video is currently featured on his website, on YouTube and will be shown on LCD TVs in all of his stores. The next step: A strong and engaging Social Media presence.