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As a freelance designer I produce illustrations and graphic design for print and web. My designs have appeared on signage, business cards, brochures, posters and online across social media platforms. Contact me at curiositythematt@gmail.comA sample of my design, illustration and photography can be found here at behance.net/curiositythematt

Rainhaven is a grassroots organization dedicated to documentation, advocacy and education around rain gardens in Hamilton, Ontario. Our goal is to inspire and support the creation of 10,000 rain gardens in Hamilton by 2030. Our organization grew out of a workshop series championed by RBC Future Launch and Evergreen Brickworks called Future City Builders.

Core Banking Integration is responsible for the development and maintenance of core banking systems under Retail Applications at RBC. As a graphic and UX designer, I'm responsible for developing the visual brand of CBI and transforming communications through human-centered design approaches.

Since the Summer of 2016, I've been the official multimedia designer for RBC Amplify, RBC's breakout innovation program for students where teams of four collaborate to produce solutions to complex business challenges. My mandate as a member of the RBC Amplify program team is to document and communicate the student experience and translate it into a compelling visual narrative. I produce graphics for print and digital, as well as video production and motion graphics for RBC's internal… Show more Since the Summer of 2016, I've been the official multimedia designer for RBC Amplify, RBC's breakout innovation program for students where teams of four collaborate to produce solutions to complex business challenges. My mandate as a member of the RBC Amplify program team is to document and communicate the student experience and translate it into a compelling visual narrative. I produce graphics for print and digital, as well as video production and motion graphics for RBC's internal employee engagement platform. I also provide design support to the various students participating in the program. I spent the Summer producing a web series documenting the 2017 run of the program and am currently helping plan the execution of the upcoming Summer run. Show less

As Marketing Assistant my responsibilities included:- Production of print & web promotional materials- Writing / Editing- Research / Troubleshooting- Graphic Design / Typography / Illustration- Branding / IdentityOn a daily basis I:- Responded to feedback from Sales Reps and Brokers- Practiced time management to organize and prioritize work flow- Employed Adobe Creative Suite to design & illustrate graphics & print/web materials- Communicated… Show more As Marketing Assistant my responsibilities included:- Production of print & web promotional materials- Writing / Editing- Research / Troubleshooting- Graphic Design / Typography / Illustration- Branding / IdentityOn a daily basis I:- Responded to feedback from Sales Reps and Brokers- Practiced time management to organize and prioritize work flow- Employed Adobe Creative Suite to design & illustrate graphics & print/web materials- Communicated with printing partners & prepared files for print- Collaborated regularly with the Marketing Manager Show less