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I am a creative and versatile graphic designer and illustrator with over 10 years of experience. I thrive in multi-capacity roles, providing design and illustration for both print and online content. My goal is to continually grow and challenge myself in new creative areas while delivering high-quality illustrations that adapt to various styles. My journey has allowed me to collaborate with diverse clients, enhancing my adaptability and skillset in the design world.
My expertise lies in utilizing the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, where I create diverse media products ranging from brochures to social media content. I am always eager to learn and embrace new technologies that elevate my work, ensuring I produce stunning results that meet and exceed client expectations.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer/Illustration at Canadian Bank Note of Canada
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026Specialized in illustration and graphic design, working independently or supporting the design team by providing materials for secure products such as ID cards and banknote material. Managed technical aspects and used AI tools for streamlined design processes.
Graphic Design/Illustration at Canadian Bank Note of Canada
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2026Specialized in illustration and graphic design for secure products such as ID cards and banknote-related materials. Worked independently or with the design team to meet technical requirements throughout the design process, using AI tools to streamline concepts and create illustrative mock-ups. Produced a variety of graphic deliverables including proposal report covers, displays, posters, and social media posts.
Graphic Designer at Department of National Defence (DND)
September 1, 2022 - PresentProvided graphic design support for web content and communication products, transforming technical data into clear visual infographics and developing brand designs.
Graphic Design Support (Contract) at DND – Data Transformation Office
September 1, 2022 - PresentProvided graphic design support for communication products including web content, branding, PowerPoint presentations, and infographics. Transformed technical data into clear, accessible visual infographics for internal stakeholders. Designed brand-related visuals such as logo and supporting graphics for web banners, internal presentations, and print materials.
Graphic design support (communication products) at DND – Data Transformation Office
September 1, 2022 - PresentProvided graphic design support for communication products including web content, brand design, PowerPoint presentations, and infographics. Partnered with internal departmental clients to transform technical data into clear, accessible visual infographics, including brand-adjacent identity work for presentations and supporting visuals such as web banners.
Graphic Designer at Department of Defence
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Worked in the DND Creative Services Team to design for various communication mediums, including publications and animations aligned with brand strategy.
Graphic Designer (Temporary Contract) at Department of Defence (Creative Services Team)
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Supported the DND Creative Services Team with design for a variety of communication products: web banners, internal/external publications, illustrations, infographics, animations, displays, and exhibits. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, and Microsoft Office to develop visuals aligned with brand strategy for both print and digital distribution; created cover art and report layouts and designed images for social media and web banners.
Graphic Designer (Creative Services Team - contract) at Department of Defence
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Worked with the DND Creative Services Team on internal and external communication materials. Designed web banners, publications, illustrations, infographics, animations, displays, and exhibits. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Illustrator, and MS Office to develop and produce print and digital-distribution materials aligned to brand strategy, including cover art and layout for reports, and illustrated graphics for social media and web banners.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at La Maison de la Francophonie D'Ottawa
August 1, 2020 - PresentDeveloped designs for a new cultural center, including a mascot and cartoon strips for their programs.
Graphic Design / Illustration at La Maison de la Francophonie d’Ottawa
August 1, 2020 - PresentProvided graphic design and illustration for a French cultural center in Ottawa. Designed a mascot and created a monthly cartoon strip representing programs of the center for use in online newsletters and social media platforms.
Graphic Designer and Branding Identity at Department of Fisheries and Oceans
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022Provided graphic design and branding for the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative, including visual identity and infographic redesigns.
Graphic Design and Branding (Contract) at Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Pacific Region) – through Thomas and Schmidt agency
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022Designed branding and visual identity for the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). Developed the brand look/feel, created supporting visual identifier elements, and produced four sector icons. Designed brochures and report mock-ups using brand colors and typography. Re-designed an online info graphic to provide a deeper depiction of factors impacting diminishing Pacific salmon populations. Created exhibit/display mock-ups and developed a PowerPoint presentation for brand implementation; also produced social media and illustration assets.
Graphic Design / Branding (contract) at Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Pacific Region)
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022Provided graphic design and branding identity support for the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. Developed a brand visual look, created a visual identifier for the initiative, and designed four sector icons. Produced brochure and report mock-ups following brand colors and typography, re-designed an online info graphic to add depth to the factors contributing to Pacific salmon population decline, created exhibit/display mock-ups, and developed a PowerPoint presentation outlining brand implementation.
Graphic Designer at Acart Communications
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Assisted in modifying and editing illustrative graphics for a client video, focusing on flood safety compliance and online public service messaging.
Illustration Editing / Motion Graphics Support at Acart Communications
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Assisted in modifying and editing existing illustrative graphics for a Government of Canada client. Worked on a Flood Safety Tips video for public safety communications compliance, including illustrated graphics for online video using Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere. Produced stylized illustrations for the Government of Canada Public Safety online campaign (getcybersafe.ca).
Graphic Design Support (illustrative edits) at Acart Communications
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Assisted in modifying and editing existing illustrative graphics for a Government of Canada client. Supported flood safety video assets in compliance with Government of Canada communications policies and identity programs, using Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere. Produced stylized illustrations for Government of Canada Public Safety social media campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Design at RG CREATIVE
January 1, 2018 - PresentFreelance support across illustration, graphic design, and web. Able to work remotely on tasks ranging from digital illustration and animation to print materials and web design. Includes video editing with Adobe After Effects and Premiere. Clients have included DND (Data Transformation Office) and other internal/external departmental needs for web content, branding visuals, PowerPoint assets, and infographics.
Digital Illustrator at Instrux Media
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Produced digital illustrations for e-learning materials, developing realistic scenarios for social workers.
Digital Illustrator (Contract) at Instrux Media
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Created digital illustrations to accompany online instructional material for Mac Ewan University and their Social Workers online teaching tool. Researched and developed realistic scenes showing real-world social work scenarios involving social workers and their clients. Produced work using a Wacom tablet plus Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Illustration (digital instructional graphics) at InstruX Media
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017Created digital illustrations for online instructional material for MacEwan University’s teaching tool for social workers. Researched and developed realistic scenes reflecting real-world scenarios involving social workers and clients. Produced illustration assets using a Wacom tablet along with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Children's Book Illustrator at Self-Employed
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Fully illustrated 'She Shoots She Scores!', promoting girls in hockey, developing original art digitally.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Charlene Barnes (She Shoots She Scores!)
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Fully illustrated the children’s book 'She Shoots She Scores!' promoting girls in hockey. Developed original artwork digitally in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Children’s Book Illustrator (fully illustrated book) at Self-directed / Charlene Barnes
February 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016Fully illustrated children’s book 'She Shoots She Scores!' promoting girls in hockey. Developed original digital artwork using Photoshop and Illustrator for the complete book.
Senior Graphic Designer/Illustrator at NECTAR Foundation
August 1, 1999 - July 1, 2012Main role involved character development and animation for online e-learning products, creating original assets from sketch to final development.
Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator at NECTAR Foundation
August 1, 1999 - July 1, 2012Led character development and animation for interactive e-learning products. Worked with developers to produce illustrations, cartoon characters, animations, and web graphics, progressing from sketches to final assets (characters, scenes, and props) used in interactive learning exercises. Created storyboards and designed navigation/content layout for the overall look and feel. Tools included Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Flash.
Education
Diploma in Graphic Design at Algonquin College
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980Diploma (Multimedia) at Algonquin College
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014Diploma in Graphic Design at Algonquin College
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980Diploma, Multimedia at Algonquin College
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014Diploma in Graphic Design at Algonquin College
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980Diploma in Multimedia at Algonquin College
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014Qualifications
DIPLOMA in GRAPHIC DESIGN
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980DIPLOMA, MULTIMEDIA
January 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014Industry Experience
Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Financial Services
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