I’m an Art Director / Creative Director, Designer and Team Leader with over 16 years of experience across branding, illustration, UX/UI design, data visualization, and process automation. I’ve been recognized as a semi-finalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Technical & Scientific Illustration. I thrive on adapting to both established and emerging technologies, collaborating with diverse clients, and delivering visuals that elevate proposal quality and brand consistency. I regularly bridge design and analytics, leveraging tools like Power BI, SharePoint, and AI-enabled workflows to inform decision-making and improve efficiency. I’ve partnered with organizations across North America, including Aecon, The Holmes Group, and Mike Holmes Inspections, to build scalable design systems, automate repetitive tasks, and train cross-functional teams for standardized, high-impact output.…

Kevin Prendergast

I’m an Art Director / Creative Director, Designer and Team Leader with over 16 years of experience across branding, illustration, UX/UI design, data visualization, and process automation. I’ve been recognized as a semi-finalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Technical & Scientific Illustration. I thrive on adapting to both established and emerging technologies, collaborating with diverse clients, and delivering visuals that elevate proposal quality and brand consistency. I regularly bridge design and analytics, leveraging tools like Power BI, SharePoint, and AI-enabled workflows to inform decision-making and improve efficiency. I’ve partnered with organizations across North America, including Aecon, The Holmes Group, and Mike Holmes Inspections, to build scalable design systems, automate repetitive tasks, and train cross-functional teams for standardized, high-impact output.…

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I’m an Art Director / Creative Director, Designer and Team Leader with over 16 years of experience across branding, illustration, UX/UI design, data visualization, and process automation. I’ve been recognized as a semi-finalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Technical & Scientific Illustration. I thrive on adapting to both established and emerging technologies, collaborating with diverse clients, and delivering visuals that elevate proposal quality and brand consistency.

I regularly bridge design and analytics, leveraging tools like Power BI, SharePoint, and AI-enabled workflows to inform decision-making and improve efficiency. I’ve partnered with organizations across North America, including Aecon, The Holmes Group, and Mike Holmes Inspections, to build scalable design systems, automate repetitive tasks, and train cross-functional teams for standardized, high-impact output.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Illustrator at Toronto Transit Commission
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Collaborated with curriculum development specialists to illustrate training manuals for streetcar, subway, bus, and work-car maintenance; consulted on design standards for rulebooks/handbooks and clarified content with subject matter experts.
Illustrator & Senior Graphic Designer at Mike Holmes Inspections
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Provided leadership and collaboration across design projects for Mike Holmes' shows and services; led design for major bid proposals and marketing materials, driving data analytics to support bespoke solutions; contributed to process improvements via digitization and co-authoring tools.
Lead Designer & Brand Officer at The Holmes Group
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Managed brand guidelines, co-branded materials, and visual content creation (photography, logos, videos) for TV and web; prototyped UX/UI for desktop and web apps; maintained SSL certificates and hosted domains; achieved notable broadcast milestones and led frontend collaboration using HTML/CSS.
Senior Designer - Team Lead, Design & Data Support at AECON (Strategic Business Development Department)
June 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025
Led design and data support for marketing materials and proposal documents; drove data-driven solutions to support business development; implemented process improvements and digital asset solutions to improve bid success rates.
Technical Illustrator at Toronto Transit Commission
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Collaborated with curriculum development specialists within TTC training to illustrate manuals for transportation systems and maintenance; ensured design standards for rulebooks and clarified content with subject matter experts.
Art Director & Design Operations Lead (Proposals, Design & Business Data) at Aecon Group Inc.
November 1, 2025 - Present
Directed the visual and creative design for hundreds of infrastructure proposals across Civil, Urban Transportation, Utilities, Industrial, and Nuclear sectors; coordinated RFP/RFQ submissions for major projects and joint ventures with a focus on Nuclear and U.S. initiatives. Led and mentored design teams to produce high-quality visuals for proposals and corporate initiatives, improving branding consistency. Developed custom SharePoint sites and optimized UI to support design and proposal efficiency. Improved CRM workflows by analyzing data, implementing solutions, and configuring SharePoint permissions, libraries, and custom lists to support collaboration and accuracy. Established a Digital Asset Library with AI-driven tagging and automated safety review, reducing manual effort and boosting operational efficiency. Trained cross-functional teams on design systems and tools, elevating creative output and standardization. Directed the development and delivery of high-value infrastructure
Creative Lead, Proposals (Design & Business Analytics) at Aecon Group Inc.
April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Directed creative strategy for proposals and corporate initiatives, ensuring brand consistency across North American bids. Delivered illustrations, infographics, organizational charts, and logos aligned with brand standards. Implemented automation and proprietary tools to streamline proposal workflows and designed dashboards in Power BI that tracked opportunities, messaging, and market insights. Trained U.S. Nuclear team on custom proposal tools and provided ongoing support to improve proposal efficiency and decision-making.
Senior Design Lead, Process Improvement at Aecon Group Inc.
May 1, 2020 - April 1, 2024
Led design and process-improvement initiatives across Aecon’s proposals and programs. Built automation, standardized templates, and introduced data-driven workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy. Developed Aecon University course dashboards to visualize training completion across programs (Estimator, Project Coordinator–Project Engineer). Collaborated with cross-functional teams in North America to improve consistency and performance.
Creative Design Lead & Brand Officer at The Holmes Group
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2020
Led design strategy and branding for The Holmes Group across television, digital media, and printed materials. Recruited and managed design talent, oversaw brand guidelines and co-branded assets, and supported Mike Holmes’ TV properties with high-impact visuals, illustrations, logos, and packaging. Implemented automation templates to speed up production, contributing to a high proposal success rate and strong brand alignment. Directed visual content creation for proprietary inspection software and marketing campaigns.
Technical Illustrator & Senior Graphic Designer at Mike Holmes Inspections
November 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Created technical illustrations, infographics, and graphic design assets for Mike Holmes Inspections and Holmes Approved Homes. Prototyped UX/UI for desktop and web applications, managed web hosting assets, and supported branding across TV and digital properties. Contributed to significant sales through illustrated materials and product documentation.
Technical Illustrator at Toronto Transit Commission
April 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
Produced technical illustrations for TTC projects, collaborating with engineering teams to visualize complex systems and maintain visual accuracy in design documentation.

Education

Art Certificate at Durham College
September 1, 2003 - April 1, 2004
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Technical & Scientific Illustration) at Sheridan College
September 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Bachelor of Applied Arts at Sheridan College
September 1, 2007 - April 1, 2011
Foundations of Art & Design (Certificate) at Durham College
September 1, 2003 - April 1, 2004

Qualifications

Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2009 - January 26, 2026
Foundations of Art & Design (Certificate)
September 1, 2003 - April 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Government, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Other

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