OBJECTIVE

To discover new skills while further refining old ones in video and photography, print design and 3D artistry.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 2011 graduate of Pixel Blue College in the heart of Downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

• Former Production Manager for several newspapers in the Sun Media news chain. From 2006 until 2010. This entitled me two keys roles: Graphic Design, and overseeing the finalization of many weekly newspapers-- making sure that all graphics, editorial and sales came together seamlessly.

• Strong problem solving skills, creating effi cient new techniques utilizing various industry programs.

• Facilitating communications between various newspapers regarding ad space, ad bookings, and other miscellaneous affairs. Excellent customer service skills, answering questions and responding to emails from customers regarding imagery, sizing and other graphic requests.

• Professional approach in all work environments, communicating with others about layouts, both for ads and page layouts.

• Keen eye for video and photography. Enthusiastic about editing digital video.

• Friendly and easy to approach, with easy going mannerisms.

• Highly motivated, with a strong work ethic.

• Works well from independent and team perspectives.

• Quick learner, dependable and honest. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

September ‘09 – August ‘10     Graphic Designer, Webco Leduc Leduc, Alberta

As company priorities shifted, so did the need for Production Managers. As more and more work was outsourced to India or moved to the Edmonton Sun, the role of “Managers” was scaled back to just ad design work.

January ‘09 – September ‘09     Production Manager, Webco Leduc Leduc, Alberta

Working with a large team collaborating on the creation of 8 newspapers. Most duties focus on managing either the Wetaskiwin Times or the Drayton Valley Western Review in a similar manner as before, however, in a more virtual environment 39 km’s away. When production is moving slowly for the Times or Review shortly after production, attention is turned to helping other papers in the company who have a rapidly approaching deadline (ie, Camrose, Leduc, Lacombe, etc.).

October ‘07 – January ‘09     Production Manager, Wetaskiwin Times-Advertiser Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Working within a team concept for a small central Alberta weekly newspaper which circulates in as many as 12,000 homes, creating ads independently as well as with input from customers and sales people, regarding imagery, sizing and type, as well as graphic requests on a commercial platform. Managed a

department of 4 – 5 employees and delegated tasks to staff in terms of priority and individual ability. Specialized in making sure everything in all departments, (Editorial, Sales) fl owed together effortlessly.

May ‘06 – October ‘07     Graphic Composer, Wetaskiwin Times-Advertiser Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Working within a team concept for a small central Alberta weekly newspaper which circulates in as many as 12,000 homes, creating ads independently as well as with direct input from customers and sales people, regarding imagery, sizing and type, as well as graphic requests from individuals not directly relating to The Wetaskiwin Times (independently). When the Production Manager is away, I would fill in for this position.

Jan ‘05 - November ‘06     Floor Sales, Sport Mart - Camrose, Alberta

 Working the sales floor during the morning shift. Duties included moving new product on the floor, creating displays for sale merchandise, researching specifics about new products, store clean-up, and of course, maintaining a healthy sales relationship with a wide customer base.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Currently the official videographer for Sue Huff’s Alberta Party Campaign in the Edmonton, Alberta - Glenora district.

ENTHUSIAST WORK

November 09 – January 11     Staff Writer, www.criticalgamer.co.uk Internet-based Work Environment

Job includes writing many, many previews for video games, as well as reviews and predominantly feature articles. In June of 2010, was sent to Los Angeles, California, to experience the magic that is the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). I faced hands on time with many developers and PR staff. Wrote 20+ previews for the site, many of which were blogged about positivly on developer’s own websites.

REFERENCES

Jacquie Lycka, Campaign Manager for Sue Huff, Alberta Party Candidate for Edmonton - Glenora 780-914-1553

Curtis Greenland, Director of Education, Pixel Blue College 780-756-3990

Steven McHugh, former Production Manager, Wetaskiwin Times-Advertiser 780-865-4604