Michael Laine Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Currently lead the design side of the CARFAX for Police department mainly designing and implementing automotive products for law enforcement. Held the additional responsibilities of creating and maintaining brand standards for multiple departments as well as enforcing accessibility design standards throughout the company.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Operate a design agency under my name, have learned how to manage client relations, finances, and my own time. I specify in Webflow design and development as well as brand identity creations and redesigns with a wide variety of fields & clients.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led the design side of Blackcreek, a small agency that worked primarily in the non-profit and healthcare sectors. Responsible for creating web pages, improving user experience, and working with devs to implement the designs. Also worked directly with clients and held brand discovery sessions to help realize their vision.

London, Canada Area

Began on the product side of the business, learned and matured as a UX/UI designer while working closely with stakeholders and other creative members. Continued on the consumer/marketing side of the business specializing in web design, marketing materials, and animation for the retail segment of the company.

London, Canada Area

London, Canada Area

Worked on a large design team creating webpages, reports, emails, and new products. Learned how major websites function and are maintained, learned scrum methodology, and had the chance to lead the design strategy of different products. Worked closely both devs and product owners throughout projects.

London, Ontario, Canada

London, Canada Area

Managed the creative side of the newspaper, learned the challenges of working in a newsroom and meeting deadlines. Responsible for creating many front covers and centre spreads.

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked with professionals at this publishing/ad agency in North Toronto that specializes in skilled trades magazines. Learned how to deal with clients and did intense work with design, development, and videography as well as learning about SEO marketing tools.

Mississauga, Ontario

Worked several days a week as a swim instructor, attendant and lifeguard and taught children how to swim from a variety of ages and swim levels. Guarded the pool for family, fun, and adult swims on a weekly basis.

Mississauga, Ontario

Worked full time in the summer as an assistant at the Alliance Francaise Summer Day Camp. Worked with the instructors and the director on managing the camp's day to day operations as well as working with kids and helping them further their experiences in French.

Bachelor'S Degree, Media Theory And Production

Activities and Societies: Western Gazette Editor (school newspaper) Joint college-university program: 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Diploma, Interactive Media And Design

Joint program with Western University, 5 year program in 4 years.