Graphic Designer/Illustrator - Caperz Design May 2004-Present
• I work with clients to develop custom design and illustration solutions.
• Logo/branding, custom graphics, illustrations in vector format, raster, or physically,
AutoCAD design, business card, letterhead, and professional document setup, ad's for
print, web banners, technical drawings and stats, design of vinyl vehicle wraps, etc.
• My clients span from motorcycle manufacturers, small businesses to giant firms, sports
teams, realty moguls and everything between.
Graphic Designer and Production Manager - Speedpro Imaging Aug. 2009-Aug. 2010
• Communicate strongly with clients, producing design mockups and then finalizing
everything from concept, design, to printing/cutting (on a Roland XC-540 plotter) and
applying the vinyl.
• Logo/branding, illustrations in vector format, plotting courses for the vinyl cutter, business
card, letterhead and document setup, ad's for print, web illustration, design of vinyl vehicle
wraps, etc.
Large Format Print Operator - Riley's Reproductions Feb. 2002-Jan. 2007
• Setting up files and print jobs for clients. Mostly large format black and white/color.
• Files or reproductions manipulated, printed and then packaged for the client, sometimes
having to first mount, laminate or bind the project or drawing sets.
• Mastered several key machines in a reproduction center. Large format color machines
(HP1055, 4000, 5000, and Roland plotters printing onto and cutting Vinyl), and large
format B/W on several kinds of ‘Oce’.
Education
ACAD(Alberta College of Art and Design) Sept. 2004-Jan. 2007
First year general studies I specialized in sculpture, painting and design, and 2nd year becoming 1
of 30 students accepted into the Visual Communication (Bachelor of Design) course after
completing my first year of basic studies. Illustration courses focus on character development,
corporate design, scene and nature sketches, and computer-integrated illustration.
AutoCAD I, II, III Tests Challenged at SAIT Oct. 2006
Skills and Benefits
• Proficient in many software programs, including but not limited to; Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign…), AutoCAD, Corel Draw/Corel Painter series, MS Office,
Reprodesk, Roland Versaworks etc
• Problem solver/Resourceful
• Detail oriented
• Adaptable/Quickly catch and develop new skills
• Hard working
• Creative
• Capable, and willing to take on and accomplish any task
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