- proficient in laying out multiple types of documents
- knowledgable in both print and digital jobs
- proficient in most features in Photoshop
- knowledgable in both print and digital files
- able to create and modify basic and intermediate level of vector files
- able to create and edit vidoes
- able to export to both online and HQ formats
- able to record, edit and fix audio files
- proficient in exporting jobs to appropriate formats needed
- been using Word, Excel, and Power Point since 1994
- have extensive knowledge in MacOS and working knowledge in Windows operating systems
- able to understand, implement, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks
I am a professional graphic designer with equal experience in both print and digital design. Although I have designed for many print and digital mediums, my most frequent design jobs have been designing cover wraps and full interior layouts for published books. I am a motivated and determined worker. Not only do I love learning new things, but I also do well at being self-taught when needed. I understand the value in mentoring and being mentored in order to improve and excel. In addition, for all my years of design and even in other previous vocations, I understand the importance of teamwork and cooperation in projects to bring the best to the marketplace.
With graphic design, everything that I create has to communicate a message and reach a specific target market. I take the time to know my current product/project and the target market it is meant to reach so that the end design will achieve success.
Studied Biblical Studies with a Youth Ministry emphasis and a concentration of New Testament Greek
One full year of Biblical Studies and one quarter of Ministry Studies
Studied 3 semesters of Mathematics and Computer Science and 3 semesters of Co-op work terms with Health and Welfare Canada
- designed an average of 5 to 10 books per month from a publishing company, as well as various book designs from other small Christian publishers
- created various extras for authors’ books and/or for book promotional purposes, such as stand-up banners, charts and illustrations, matching bookmarks, sell sheets aka one sheets, etc.
- created logos for companies, authors and entrepreneurs
- worked on a quarterly magazines
- converted printed books into eBooks
- produced promotional videos for clients
- hired as a 1099 consultant to work on various projects that were digital/web related with most of the work being the creation of online schools and course work from existing non-digital video, audio, and printed material
- co-owned with my wife and brother-in-law and sister-in-law
- maintained the digital presence of company including the company’s website
- helped any clients, who came for branding help, with any digital/web work necessary including website/image design, video and audio work
- some of our clientele includes Kendra Todd, season 3 winner of Donald Trump’s Apprentice, Bill Romanowski of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders and Armand Morin, International Internet Marketing authority
- bindery worker, worked with folders, guilloitine (paper cutting), and collator
- mailshop, set up and worked the addressing station, oversaw temporary workers who collated and inserted mailings
- Network Administrator, designed and implemented new digital workflow for printshop, including new computer network and servers, protocols and process for digital delivery of jobs, created and maintained company website
- maintained and updated computer network for school while being a student
- monitored daily backups of server and workstations
- fixed and rebuilt PCs for clients on network
- revived a stagnant youth ministry
- added various programs and activities for the teens to get engaged in and serve
- taught the Bible both on Sundays and Wednesday nights
- saw attendance grow from single digits to over 40 plus in a small resort town in south Jersey
- accomplished in having teens appreciate the value of attending church beyond Sunday mornings
- helped consulting company with current contract with government of Canada
- most work done in Microsoft Excel and manipulating data
- sales of PCs and software at satellite store
- troubleshooted customers issues after the sale
- started to learn the hardware for assembly and repair of PCs
- worked with the government of Canada’s packed-switched network
- installed network modules in the main hub in Ottawa
- ran and installed Cat4 wiring for local terminals at office complex in Ottawa