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Primer
The resume here has all my experience, whether it be design related or not. Please download the PDF Printable Resume to the right for a more concise, design relater resume,
I have been extremely fortunate to learn from great people in places such as Carleton University and Red Leaf Retail. At this stage of my career my goal is to learn, grow and excel with great people. |
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FX Displays |
Industrial Designer |
Sept. 2008 - Present |
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Primary industrial designer at FX Displays retail fixture company in Mississauga. I work with brands such as Nestle, Cadbury, Kelloggs, and others. Work hand in hand with FX's in house metal manufacturing shop. I bring my graphic design background to increase sales material quality to increase conversions and job margins.
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Fire User .com |
Writer - CAD Specialist |
July. 2008 - Present |
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Ambient Occlusion, Surface vs. Solid Modelling, CAD Divergence. Regular contributor writing articles on the AMD / ATI sponsored blog on topics for industrial designers using CAD for rendering.
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Finkle Consulting |
Freelance Graphic Design |
Mar. 2006 - Sept. 2008 |
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Rural Center, Vision Health, Wordsmith Writing and Editing. Currently working on a freelance basis to do graphical elements and layout for business websites for health research networks, government social programs, and various professionals. Worked with author to develop graphics for book published by Jossey-Bass in Q4 2007.
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| Pixel Corps |
Special Effects Training |
May 2007 - Sept. 2007 |
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Design Stream. Four months of Photoshop rendering, sketching, and special effects training from premier artists such as Iain McCraig, Alex Lindsay, and others.
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Carleton |
Industrial Design Student |
Sept. 2003 - May 2007 |
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Sunbeam Sports Heating Wrap, Marksman Competition, Umbra. Graduated with a Bachelor of Industrial Design, with distinction. Consistently a B+ student. Specialties in consumer product development, quality market research, and advanced computer aided design (CAD.) Professional Training in Excel, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Solidworks, and photography.
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Red Leaf Retail Design
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Industrial Designer, with a
graphic specialty |
Mar. 2006 - Sept. 2006 |
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Sony HD Universe, Sony Alpha Traveling, Bell Sympatico Costco Display. Headed various projects, while doing presentation quality graphics for Sony, and Bell executives. Gained exposure to low to medium run manufacturing, working in a design consultancy, and graphic design directly with the principle of the firm.
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Canadian Cancer Society |
Data Manager |
June 2005 - Sept. 2005 |
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2005 Nepean and Orleans Relay for Life. Used an online database to input, print and distribute tax receipts for donators to the event. Trained employees and volunteers, and did tech support. Really enjoyed the people in the office environment.
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Political Party |
Volunteer |
May 2004 - June 2004 |
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2004 Ottawa Center MP Election Campaign. Worked alongside one of the candidates in the federal election, handling the debates, door to door meets, and community events.
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St. Marks High School |
Student |
Sept. 2000 - June 2003 |
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Honor Role and Ontario Scholar. Completed high school having gained great friendships and respect from teachers and students. Won the Grade 11 Art award, with excellent marks in Physics, Mathematics, Art and Auto Shop.
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On The Green |
Grounds Attendant |
May 2002 - Sept. 2002 |
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The 2002 Golf Season. Maintained the mechanical equipment and grounds of the driving range.
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Northern Secondary |
Arts Student |
Sept. 1999 - June 2000 |
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Special Double Art Credit Program. Accepted in one of the best visual arts programs in Toronto. Moved to Ottawa away from program due to family. |
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2003 CAA Auto Skills Provincial Finalist, St. Marks Honor Roll, Ontario Scholar, 2nd Prize in the Canadian Design Research Networks design contest (2006)
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Volunteering:
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Cycle for Autism, Geneva Center , Toronto City Hall
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Skills: |
3D CAD (Solidworks), 3D Rendering (Photoworks), Graphic Design (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop), Web Design (Dreamweaver), Computer Rendering (Photoshop w/ Wacom), Modeling, Microsoft Office, Computer troubleshooting and maintenance
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Professional Interests:
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Consumer Electronics, Brand Strategy, Quality Market Research, Graphic Arts
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Personal Interests:
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Performance Cars, Crime TV Shows, Jazz
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