Experience

Blakely Fundraising

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Creative lead for roster of clients • Art direction and graphic design • Creation, development and execution of concepts for direct mail and digital campaigns • Photo research, photo editing, photoshoot art direction • Provide support to the creative team • Creative lead for roster of clients • Art direction and graphic design • Creation, development and execution of concepts for direct mail and digital campaigns • Photo research, photo editing, photoshoot art direction • Provide support to the creative team



Touchplate Editorial and Design Service

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  From Concept to Delivery: - Project Management - Consultation - Art Direction and Graphic Design - Production and Prepress - Digital Design - Photography — Photo Research, Photo Editing, Photoshoot Art Direction From Concept to Delivery: - Project Management - Consultation - Art Direction and Graphic Design - Production and Prepress - Digital Design - Photography — Photo Research, Photo Editing, Photoshoot Art Direction



Genome Canada

• Canada
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Art Director

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2021

  Experience, sample of projects: Annual reports Magazine-style, produced in English and French, print, e-distribution, and digital online flip books From concept to publishing: project management, production schedule development, art direction and graphic design, editorial-style layouts, photo research and editing, photo manipulation, recreation of charts and figures, pre-press, production of digital files National events Promotional and editorial materials, from concept to delivery, conferences, workshops, seminars, and special events such as: • Genomics: the Power & the Promise • Genomics on the Hill Bilingual editorial and labelled products, i.e. invitations, orientation guides, posters, brochures, media kits, display banners, sponsored conference programs Long-term funding submission to government of Canada Editorial-style design, from concept to delivery, 148-page visually driven spiral bound print document and e-distribution document, published in English Show less



City of Richmond Hill

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Freelance Art Director, Consultant and Graphic Design Specialist

  • May 2019 - Jul 2020

  Richmond Hill Urban Forest Management Plan 2020-2040 Editorial-style, from concept to publishing, photo art direction, 48-page visually driven AODA compliant document, digital and print Richmond Hill Urban Forest Management Plan 2020-2040 Editorial-style, from concept to publishing, photo art direction, 48-page visually driven AODA compliant document, digital and print



Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Venue & Events

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Art Director and Consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2019

  Consulted on the design and implementation of new branding guidelines for Competence by Design programs: educational, editorial, promotional, social media, web, e-documents, and print materials Consulted on the design and implementation of new branding guidelines for Competence by Design programs: educational, editorial, promotional, social media, web, e-documents, and print materials



Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada

• Canada

• Freelance Art Director

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2018

  Veritas, bilingual alumni magazine of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada, published twice a year for members in digital flip book and print, 64 pages Veritas, bilingual alumni magazine of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada, published twice a year for members in digital flip book and print, 64 pages



Canada Foundation for Innovation

• Canada
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Art Director and Consultant

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

  Experience, sample of projects: Review redesigned corporate website content, test functionality and certify approved branding standard guidelines are applied correctly and consistently throughout both English and French websites Create infographics, website icons, ThingLink graphics, corporate report, direct mail print materials Experience, sample of projects: Review redesigned corporate website content, test functionality and certify approved branding standard guidelines are applied correctly and consistently throughout both English and French websites Create infographics, website icons, ThingLink graphics, corporate report, direct mail print materials



Canadian Wildlife Federation

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Art Director and Graphic Design Specialist

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2016

  Experience, sample of projects: The Future of Wildlife Conservation and Resource Development in the Western Boreal Forest: Editorial-style, from concept to printer, 102-page, perfect bound, visually driven technical report Leafsnap App partnership with TD Bank: Funding proposal for the development of a tablet- and smart-phone-accessible app to record, log, and identify new or unknown ora in Canada. Photography and typography driven Large-scale national fundraising and educational campaigns: Products for diverse theme-based campaigns launched on a regular basis, for non-profit fundraising and as a tool to educate adult and young Canadians, at home and in schools: • S.T.A.R.T. Muskoka Turtle, saving turtles at-risk promotional campaign: “Adopt-a-turtle” sponsorship brochure, postcard, banner stand, poster. Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill restaurant bill stuffer, frisbee, and t-shirt • Calendars non-profit direct mail: 28-piece fundraising campaign, promoting wildlife in their natural environment, produced annually in English and French • An array of school and student take-home products featuring strong visuals and imagery; i.e. posters, brochures, books, bookmarks, contest calendars, and the Robert Bateman Get to Know contest calendar — A collection of artwork, poetry, and prose created by Canadian youth • Non-profit fundraising materials, including a “welcome package” fundraising kit folder, matching gift direct-mail campaign, Planned Giving Legacy program brochures Show less



The 120 Pages

• Creative Director and Graphic Design Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

  The 120 Pages, Guided Journals Series: Embrace personal power and build resilience when confronted with difficult life-altering events, theme-based series of guided journals, 120 pages, English: official logo design and branding of series, book design layout and template, photo research, production, pre-press The 120 Pages, Guided Journals Series: Embrace personal power and build resilience when confronted with difficult life-altering events, theme-based series of guided journals, 120 pages, English: official logo design and branding of series, book design layout and template, photo research, production, pre-press



Mounted Police Foundation (RCMP)

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2014

  Logo design of the Mounted Police Foundation, branding of The Mountie Shop/La boutique Mountie, including store logo development, exterior store signage, branded retail products and hang tags Logo design of the Mounted Police Foundation, branding of The Mountie Shop/La boutique Mountie, including store logo development, exterior store signage, branded retail products and hang tags



Checkerspot, Canadian Wildlife Federation

• Founding Art Director

  • Dec 2006 - Mar 2009

  Canada’s first magazine devoted entirely to climate change, 42 pages, published by the Canadian Wildlife Federation twice a year in English and French Designed the official masthead logo and all editorial pages, and was responsible for photo editing, illustration sourcing, production, and pre-press, as well as Checkerspot promotional materials, including media kit, ads, labelled products Canada’s first magazine devoted entirely to climate change, 42 pages, published by the Canadian Wildlife Federation twice a year in English and French Designed the official masthead logo and all editorial pages, and was responsible for photo editing, illustration sourcing, production, and pre-press, as well as Checkerspot promotional materials, including media kit, ads, labelled products



Poirier Communication inc.

• Contractual Graphic Designer

  • 2008 - 2009

  Experience, sample of projects: Multiple promotional health campaigns materials including information guides, posters, brochures, postcards and banner stands created for: • Heart and Stroke Foundation • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada • Health Canada Experience, sample of projects: Multiple promotional health campaigns materials including information guides, posters, brochures, postcards and banner stands created for: • Heart and Stroke Foundation • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada • Health Canada



Centre franco-ontarien de ressources pédagogiques

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2006 - Jun 2007

  Teaching aids for francophone primary school teachers, 1st to 6th grade classes, 96-300 pages per manual Teaching aids for francophone primary school teachers, 1st to 6th grade classes, 96-300 pages per manual



Canadian Geographic

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Director, special projects and promotions

  • Aug 1997 - Sep 2006

  Editorial and promotional graphic design for five key departments of Canadian Geographic: Editorial: Graphic design of magazine photo feature stories and editorial departments Merchandise: Retail catalogue and web store design, photo shoot art direction of catalogue products, retail CG branded books and booklets, CG and CG Kids labelled merchandise and packaging design, catalogue and branded products promotional ads Circulation / Marketing: Graphic design of magazine subscription ads, blow-in and bind-in cards, direct mailings, annual photo contest, CG Kids promotional ads, and special event materials Advertising: Graphic design of CG Enterprises ads, magazine supplement inserts, advertising rate cards, media kits, sponsored contests Royal Canadian Geographical Society: Editorial design for RCGS magazine department, educational materials, magazine ads ---- Canadian Geographic annual photo contest: Member of the judging panel Canadian Geographic retail products for annual gift catalogue: Member of the product selection team Show less



Céline Parisien

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 1998

  Graphic design and production services Graphic design and production services



Randford Multimedia Ltd.

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 1996 - Feb 1998

  Multimedia presentations design Multimedia presentations design