What am I like to work with?

  • Flexible & adaptable

    A willingness to try new things and roll with the punches.

  • A team player

    We are all working together for a common goal!

  • Takes criticism

    It's a constructive tool - a second eye/brain and helps steer the project to meet requirements.

  • Dedicated to quality

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Services

I can offer many services to help 

Accomplishments

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  • Awarded Employee of the Year 2021

    In recognition of my contributions to my company's core values, teamwork, product quality, processes and training.

  • Voted Employee of the Month (2018-21)

    My colleagues nominated me for four years in a row in recognition of my contributions & teamwork.

  • Co-founded a digital department & flagship product

    My contributions were essential in securing more than 150 long-term clients within three years.

Things I enjoy

  • Nature & the outdoors

    I enjoy camping, hunting and fishing trips with my dad throughout the year.

  • Karaoke, rap music & movie marathons

    There's nothing like singing your heart out or cuddling up in a duvet to watch the Lord of the Rings or the Alien movies.

  • Drawing, painting & digital doodles

    I love turning concepts into tangible creations.

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Services

I can offer many services to help 

Education

  • Humber College

    Graphic Design for Print and Web - Certificate - 2016 Program

  • Haliburton School of Art & Design

    Visual and Creative Arts - Diploma - 2011
    Drawing and Painting - Certificate - 2011 Program

  • Fleming College

    Environmental Technology - Advanced Diploma - 2007 Program

Training & professional development

  • Ryerson University

    User Experience/Interaction Design - Course - 2020 Course

  • Sheridan College

    Adobe After Effects Fundamentals - Course - 2018 Course

  • Emily Carr University of Art & Design

    Design Foundation - Courses - 2009 Program

Relevant experience

Lead Digital Designer | Patient News

  • Develop products, systems, processes, and training for a new digital department.
  • Co-founded a new flagship product that resulted in the company securing many long-term clients within the first 3-years of shifting from a print-only focus.
  • Train staff, manage third-party developers, and liaise with account managers to ensure the production of high-quality creative content.
  • Design websites (over 200 to date), including all aspects of content creation, infographics, icons, logos, and branding. Produce digital ads, newsletters, and presentations. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all content produced.

Designer | Self-employed

  • Synthesize client business needs with innovative solutions to produce creative content in the areas of web design, UX, digital advertising, graphic design, and all aspects of branding. Assist local businesses in improving online presence through e-commerce solutions (particularly during the pandemic).

Web Design

  • Responsive design
  • Design for mobile & multiple instances
  • Blending branding with industry best practices for user interface & experience
  • Custom icons, image treatments & functional elements
  • Front end development: CSS, HTML, Wordpress, X Theme, Divi - adaptable.
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Illustration

  • Adaptive to any style
  • Completely original or adapted images
  • Vector & rastor
  • Static & moving images
  • Classically trained in drawing & painting applied to digital
  • Hand drawn vector portrait

    Using the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator and working from photo, this style of illustration works well for staff and "about" content areas.

  • Hand drawn vector portrait

    Using the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator and working from photo, this style of illustration works well for staff and "about" content areas.

  • Local business digital sticker project

    This is one of a series of digital stickers depicting local businesses with the intent to encourage promotion via digital messaging and social media. Using the pen tool & image trace (for logo extraction) in Adobe Illustrator and referencing photos, I was able to create fun, recognizable custom imagery.

  • Local business digital sticker project

    This is one of a series of digital stickers depicting local businesses with the intent to encourage promotion via digital messaging and social media. Using the pen tool & image trace (for logo extraction) in Adobe Illustrator and referencing photos, I was able to create fun, recognizable custom imagery.

  • Local business digital sticker project

    This is one of a series of digital stickers depicting local businesses with the intent to encourage promotion via digital messaging and social media. Using the pen tool & image trace (for logo extraction) in Adobe Illustrator and referencing photos, I was able to create fun, recognizable custom imagery.

  • Illustration for signage at Haliburton Solar & Wind

    Click to image to enlarge.

    Using an existing illustration style, I further developed custom graphics for their outdoor signage in their demo area to assist in client and community education.

  • T-shirt design for event

    Following the criteria set by the client, I created and prepared graphics to spec for their chosen print company.

  • Custom hand-drawing colouring book t for Abbey Gardens

    For their children's programming, I created custom illustrations for their workbooks and signage at Abbey Gardens.

  • Character Renderings

    Zombie-like characters in a "pasta-pocalypse" world.