Senior Graphic Designer + Product Developer
Danson Decor
2019-2021
Responsible for researching emerging home/seasonal decor trends and creating mood boards for client presentations. Packaging and product design for national clients such as Walmart Canada, Lowe’s and Loblaws. Re-designed existing production templates and increased graphic department efficiency. Product photography (studio) for both in-house and client use for packaging and advertising. Responsible for the design and production of 5 seasonal catalogues per year.
Senior Graphic Designer
Newbourne Media LP (a division of Sonoma Entertainment)
2016-2018
Brainstormed and developed new product and packaging ideas specifically tailored to our customers’ needs with full deadline responsibility from concept development to finished production. Demonstrated the ability to simultaneously manage several projects at the same time.
Senior Graphic Designer
Neobourne Pharma (a division of Sonoma Entertainment)
2015-2016
Collaborated with major brands to develop private label packaging for health, beauty and cleaning products. Designed logos, packaging and promotional materials and created artwork for trade-show booths.
Senior Graphic Designer
Sonoma (Madacy) Entertainment
1995-2015
Created album artwork and packaging, trade magazine ads, point-of-purchase displays and all marketing collateral for a highly successful Billboard magazine-ranked record label. Worked closely with product managers to provide artwork and sales materials for weekly CD and DVD releases and developed excellent time management skills.
Graphic Designer
ZED Graphic Communications
1995
Designed packaging, ads and catalogues in a fast-paced boutique advertising agency. Successfully demonstrated the ability to work under pressure to meet tight project deadlines.
Graphic Designer
Sport Maska (CCM) Graphic Designer
1993-1995
Worked closely with the NHL to create apparel and packaging in accordance with league guidelines. Designed logos and packaging for hockey/in-line skates, hangtags for garments, promotional items and point-of-purchase displays.
Textile Designer
Marimac Inc.
1991-1993
Designed children’s bedding programs and home decor items. Assisted with photo shoots and sourcing models. Worked with Disney, Hanna Barbera Productions etc. to ensure all brand directives were followed.
EDUCATION
Concordia University
Social Media Applications and Marketing
Diploma (completion – autumn 2021)
Dawson College – 1987 – 1991
Illustration & Design – D.E.C. – Graduated with Honours
Pierrefonds Comprehensive H.S. – 1981 – 1987
Interior Design – Long Vocational Program – Graduated with Honours