Experience

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  Alternative Residences Alternatives Inc.

  • Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

  • Marketing & Funding Specialist

    • May 2019 - Present
    • Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

    Grant Writing, Fundraising, Branding, Communications & Public relations.

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  creative print & web design

  • Moncton

  • Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2013 - Present
    • Moncton

    Freelance services that include billboards, business cards, brochures, flyers, logos, websites and can take professional photos for any projects that I am working on.

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  Brunswick News Inc. - Times & Transcript

  • Creative Design Specialist

    • Oct 1996 - Sep 2013

    I designed/built ads and flyers for my sales team using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Organized ads daily to ensure all deadlines are met. Also, I did troubleshooting internally for our DTI system and provided advice to ensure customer files are compatible with our system.Team Leader for Graphics DepartmentManaged the graphics department to ensure daily tasks were completed by our team. Reported to the Advertising Manager.Systems/Training Lead: I was also on the DTI team that helped customize the DTI system to suit our business needs province wide. We defined work processes and work instructions for users. I helped maintain our system during work hours and was on an after hour support team for end users. All new employees in our department were trained by myself.Advertising Sales Consultant: I filled in this position when our sales team was understaffed. I managed an account list and had a target to meet while still designing ads for the graphics department.

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  Apollo Artworks

  • Graphic Artist

    • Sep 1992 - Dec 1997

    Responsible for design, composition, scanning and final output of spot and process color ads. Exposed and developed my own Color Key proofs. I also did trapping, adjustments and trouble shooting to client files before outputting them to film. Developed a backup system for client files using Retrospect Remote.Teacher/Consultant: I provided training and consultation to clients in QuarkXpress, Illustrator and Photoshop. In some cases I was sent out onlocation to do so.Other Responsibilities: Dealt directly with clients over the phone concerning ad layouts, corrections etc. I also did cost evaluations and quotes for incoming jobs.

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  Progroup Communications and Marketing

  • 182 High St., Moncton, NB E1C 8M9

  • Graphic Artist

    • Apr 1990 - Sep 1992
    • 182 High St., Moncton, NB E1C 8M9

    Responsible for design, composition, scanning and final output of spot and process color ads. I also worked on several full color flyers.Production Coordinator: (Term position)Served as a liaison between the clients and Graphic Designers. Organized the clients projects, proof read, scheduled work in the shop and reported the status of all jobs in production meetings.