Working closely with our clients, the Creative Director, Project Managers and the Senior Writing staff, I managed the creative direction and execution of a team of designers, animators, videographers and developers. Together we designed and developed a variety of training and communications campaigns utilizing brand development, video production, animation, graphic design, interactive module development, microsite development document design, posters, PowerPoints and the production of many… Show more Working closely with our clients, the Creative Director, Project Managers and the Senior Writing staff, I managed the creative direction and execution of a team of designers, animators, videographers and developers. Together we designed and developed a variety of training and communications campaigns utilizing brand development, video production, animation, graphic design, interactive module development, microsite development document design, posters, PowerPoints and the production of many other promotional materials. Other noted accomplishments include working closely with the IT department and spear-heading the development and maintenance of the creative IT strategy. Show less

The Media Designer produces web, print, and video designs in support of CIGI’s research programs, public affairs and operations. The designer may be involved in all stages, from concept and strategy, to production and promotion. The designer is both highly creative and technically skilled, is comfortable working in multiple formats in a fast-paced environment, and is adept at working with people across many departments and other creative professionals. RESPONSIBILITIES1. Content… Show more The Media Designer produces web, print, and video designs in support of CIGI’s research programs, public affairs and operations. The designer may be involved in all stages, from concept and strategy, to production and promotion. The designer is both highly creative and technically skilled, is comfortable working in multiple formats in a fast-paced environment, and is adept at working with people across many departments and other creative professionals. RESPONSIBILITIES1. Content Design: Work directly with internal clients to develop new designs for communications and materials including publications (policy and research papers, conference reports, annual reports, books in both print and electronic formats), web pages, graphic themes for videos, signs, posters, and marketing and promotional materials. This responsibility includes the full cycle from concepts, wireframes and scheduling to design, feedback and production.2. Design Management: Work closely with internal clients to modify and update designs based on feedback. Additionally, respond to requests for modifications to produce variants on existing projects (e.g. adding web pages, or new publications in a series).3. Brand Stewardship: As part of a team, under the guidance of the VP Public Affairs, work to ensure the CIGI Identity is properly represented across a variety of media.4. Internal Communications: Work closely with other staff to ensure that project objectives, scheduling and progress are properly understood and that goals are met.5. Time & Task Management: Balance multiple simultaneous design projects, some of which will be subject to scheduling and priority changes. As required, track time allocated to specific projects, to meet reporting requirements of partners and funding organizations.6. Ongoing Improvement: Work with your manager and other team members to develop, and continually revise, best practices in the field of design Show less

Working as a freelance designer, I was hired by clients whose needs ranged from interactive presentations, websites and video production to traditional promotions like newspaper ads and full-on marketing campaigns.A professional highlight during this time was connecting with d3 Artworks, an art studio in Cambridge, Ontario. While using the studio as a headquarters, I became mentor to and trained young developing artists enrolled in d3 Artworks’ creative problem-solving program. The program… Show more Working as a freelance designer, I was hired by clients whose needs ranged from interactive presentations, websites and video production to traditional promotions like newspaper ads and full-on marketing campaigns.A professional highlight during this time was connecting with d3 Artworks, an art studio in Cambridge, Ontario. While using the studio as a headquarters, I became mentor to and trained young developing artists enrolled in d3 Artworks’ creative problem-solving program. The program involved exploring every creative avenue to solve the communication needs of local NGOs. Show less

At the turn of the millennium I was presented the opportunity to spearhead the multimedia division of OpenEdge Concepts, an advertising agency in the heart of Atlanta. In the beginning I worked as a graphic designer, but quickly displayed my creative problem-solving skills and was promoted to director, of the multimedia division. As director, I was the liaison for clients to develop their web/multimedia strategies.

While designing flyers, letterhead, business cards, logos and other corporate identity items, I also began to develop new skills in interactive multimedia and visual arts, designing program interfaces, website layouts, 2D/3D animations and interactive teaching tools. My biggest project at PineLake was managing all the video production for an eight-disc interactive video training program for a client in the behavioural science field. The project spanned two years comprising 20 hours of green… Show more While designing flyers, letterhead, business cards, logos and other corporate identity items, I also began to develop new skills in interactive multimedia and visual arts, designing program interfaces, website layouts, 2D/3D animations and interactive teaching tools. My biggest project at PineLake was managing all the video production for an eight-disc interactive video training program for a client in the behavioural science field. The project spanned two years comprising 20 hours of green screen video footage programmed to an interactive safety test with multiple choice questions where the subsequent video training was based on how the user answered the preceding question. Show less