Hi, I'm Wayne Alex Handley, a passionate and versatile artist and educator based in Longueuil, Quebec. I have many years of experience working as a graphic designer, photographer, and teacher, mostly in the fields of art and design. I've had the pleasure of working with various companies and events, including teaching English and art abroad, freelancing as an event photographer, and creating promotional material for businesses. I enjoy combining my skills in traditional and digital media, and I continuously strive to create visually compelling projects. My interests also include puppeteering, animation, writing children's books, and painting, which I exhibit throughout North America. I'm fluent in several languages and love exploring fresh creative challenges.

Wayne Alex Handley

Hi, I'm Wayne Alex Handley, a passionate and versatile artist and educator based in Longueuil, Quebec. I have many years of experience working as a graphic designer, photographer, and teacher, mostly in the fields of art and design. I've had the pleasure of working with various companies and events, including teaching English and art abroad, freelancing as an event photographer, and creating promotional material for businesses. I enjoy combining my skills in traditional and digital media, and I continuously strive to create visually compelling projects. My interests also include puppeteering, animation, writing children's books, and painting, which I exhibit throughout North America. I'm fluent in several languages and love exploring fresh creative challenges.

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Hi, I’m Wayne Alex Handley, a passionate and versatile artist and educator based in Longueuil, Quebec. I have many years of experience working as a graphic designer, photographer, and teacher, mostly in the fields of art and design. I’ve had the pleasure of working with various companies and events, including teaching English and art abroad, freelancing as an event photographer, and creating promotional material for businesses.

I enjoy combining my skills in traditional and digital media, and I continuously strive to create visually compelling projects. My interests also include puppeteering, animation, writing children’s books, and painting, which I exhibit throughout North America. I’m fluent in several languages and love exploring fresh creative challenges.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Jay Trends INC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Responsible for graphic design and product packaging creation using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Graphic Designer at Nordic Sensors
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Designed graphics and wrote marketing documents including catalogs and newsletters. Produced flyers, postcards, offers, and presentations based on company templates. Photographed company components for the website and catalog. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash.
Photographer at Finisher Pix
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Freelance photographer for the Iron Man event in New England held annually in Lake Placid. Also created promotional videos for the event using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and AfterEffects.
Graphic Designer (Part-time) at Xerox Corporation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Responsible for graphic design and writing marketing materials such as catalogs and newsletters. Created printed and web graphic materials, communicating and collaborating with company departments to attract new clients. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver.
English Teacher at Conseil scolaire de Lo-fu
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Taught English at the primary school level, developing English pedagogy adapted for children.
Graphics Instructor (Part-time) at Centre communautaire Franc-Ouest
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Taught graphic design and crafts to schoolchildren. Delivered a two-month training on Photoshop and Illustrator to primary and secondary school students.
English Teacher at Centre du service de Montréal
January 1, 2014 - June 15, 2024
Teaching English to schoolchildren using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Spanish and English Teacher at Conseil scolaire francophone de Terre Neuve et Labrador
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Taught English and Spanish by correspondence to indigenous students at l'école Boréale.
Graphic Designer (Part-time) at Alcon Inc (Toyota, Japan)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Created animations, computer graphic designs, and concepts to meet client needs. Developed website content with various graphics. Coordinated advertising for anglophone clients and produced flyers, postcards, offers, and presentations based on company templates. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite.
Video Coordinator and Instructor at Camp Thoreau-in-Vermont
June 1, 1997 - August 31, 1999
Coordinated camp promotional videos, taught video to campers, directed advertising videos, and created web content using Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, iMovie, Premiere, and AfterEffects.
Graphic Designer (Contract) at Jay Trends INC
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Responsible for graphic design and product packaging creation using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Graphic Designer (Contract) at Nordic Sensors
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Designed and wrote marketing documents including catalogs and newsletters, created advertising materials, and photographed company components for website and catalog. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
Freelance Photographer at Finisher Pix
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Photographed the Iron Man race in New England annually and produced advertising videos for the event using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and AfterEffects.
Graphic Designer (Temporary) at Xerox Corporation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Part-time graphic designer responsible for marketing document creation including catalogs and newsletters. Worked on print and web materials, collaborating with various departments to attract new clients. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft Office Suite.
English Teacher at Conseil scolaire de Lo-fu
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Taught English to primary school children and developed appropriate pedagogical methods.
Graphic Design Teacher (Part-time) at Centre communautaire Franc-Ouest
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Taught graphic design and crafts to school children and provided 2 months training in Photoshop and Illustrator at the primary and secondary school level.
English Teacher at Centre du service de Montréal
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2024
Teaching English to school children.
Spanish and English Teacher at Conseil scolaire francophone de Terre Neuve et Labrador
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Taught English and Spanish via correspondence to Indigenous students.
Graphic Designer (Part-time) at Alcon inc
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Created computer graphics, animations, and concepts, developed website content, coordinated advertising for anglophone clients, and produced advertising materials.
Video Coordinator and Teacher (Summer) at Camp Thoreau-in-Vermont
June 1, 1997 - August 31, 1999
Coordinated promotional videos, taught video to campers, and created website content using various software tools including Adobe Flash and Premiere.
Substitute Art and English Teacher at Montreal School District
January 1, 2013 - June 22, 2024
Worked as a substitute teacher for both short and long contracts, teaching art and English.
Graphic Designer at Nordic Sensors
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Designed brochures and promotional materials in French and English. Created company posters, postcards, and PowerPoint presentations. Took product photos for the website and catalogue. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
Free-lance Photographer at Finisher Pix
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Photographer for the Iron Man Competition in New England, producing promotional videos of the event.
Replacement Graphic Designer at Xerox Corporation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Part-time graphic designer creating brochures, catalogues, newsletters, and presentations in French and English.
English Teacher at Lofu Schools Fushing
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Taught English as a second language in schools in Taiwan.
Graphic Design Instructor at Centre communautaire Franc-Ouest
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Part-time instructor teaching graphic design.
Graphic Designer at Alcon Inc
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Created computer animations for commercials and designed various projects. Responsible for marketing the English-speaking community, creating brochures and posters for J-Phone stores.
Graphic Designer/Photographer at Camp Thoreau-in-Vermont
June 1, 1997 - August 31, 1999
Created promotional materials for the summer camp and taught art, photography, and video production to campers during summers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
BFA at Michigan State University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality