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It’s your brand—so I understand why you
want to get to know me better.
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Experience in designing logos, corporate identity, advertisements, sales collaterals, catalogs, client presentations, newsletters, etc.
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Extensive knowledge of design requirements for social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube
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Expert knowledge of Apple-based graphic design applications and technology including InDesign, Creative Suite, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
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Ability to bring fresh perspective to brand without losing original intent
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Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with key stakeholders and understand their requirements
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Excellent team player and ability to work in groups to complete a desired task
CNG DESIGN CEO
2015 - PRESENT
SENIOR MULTIMEDIA DESIGN & MARKETING
2016 - PRESENT
Premise LED Inc. - Etobicoke, ON
GRAPHIC DESIGN & BRANDING CONSULTANT
2015 - 2016
Staples Canada Inc. - Mississauga, ON
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Engage with new and repeat customers ensuring a solid understanding of design and product needs. Build and maintain relationships to ensure repeat business
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Provide custom design solutions to meet and exceed customer needs. Employ solution selling to maximize service and/or product orders requested by the customer and identify cross selling opportunities if appropriate.
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Answer customer questions on services and products (i.e. paper stock, stamps etc) and work to overcome any concerns.
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Provide on-line design solutions for customers with small to medium scope requests. Provide off-line design solutions for larger, more complex design jobs. Follow up with customers
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off-line as required to discuss proofs, drafts etc.
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Provide design solutions to Copy and Print store staff that have received design requests from customers directly
WEB DESIGNER & MARKETING TEAM SUPERVISOR
2013 - 2015
Avron Distribution - Concord, ON
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Design and print on-line interactive sales and marketing collateral including advertisements, brochures, logo designs, catalogs, flyers, package designes and handbooks
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Create look and feel of organization's on-line presence in social media forums, including management of 4 websites
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Recommend techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects
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Adhere to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing
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Collaborate with team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others' project
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Maintain site appearance by developing and enforcing content and display standards
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Consistently adhere to all internal delivery schedules
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
2009 - 2013
Freelance - Toronto, ON
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Supported clients including Canadian politician and local
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Designed marketing material including brochures, logos and offered website design services
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Attended client meetings to understand promotion requirements
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Developed creative graphics that simplified complex messages
PHOTOGRAPHER
2012 - 2013
Nazanin Afshin- Jam's Book Launching Event - Toronto, ON
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Photographed special events and media personality including politicians and Miss World Canada
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Defined image requirements and planned photographic events
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Cropped, manipulated and performed colour-balance for
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Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and
work styles.
MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER & MARKETING ASSOCIATE
2011 - 2012
Cornerstone Academic College - Toronto, ON
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Managed all production activities, including conception, direction, shooting and editing
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Covered both internal and field video production
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Managed all project deadlines, schedule and
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Created unique and attractive YouTube commercial videos
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Increased student enrolment results by 60%
University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
Graduated in 2013
BFA: Major- Specialist in Studio Arts (Focus in Graphic Design)
University of Toronto Juried Art Show Award Recipient 2010 & 2011
Sheridan College - Oakville, ON
Joint Digital Communication program with
University of Toronto in 2012
Skils
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PHOTOSHOP
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ILLUSTRATOR
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INDESIGN
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DREAMWEAVER
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FINAL CUT PRO
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PREMIERE PRO
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AFTER EFFECTS
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3D MAX
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HTML
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MS OFFICE
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WORDPRESS
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COREL DRAW
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SALES FORCE
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CRM / MAILCHIMP
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VIRTUAL REALITY TOOLS
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360 VIDEO
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360 INTERACTION PHOTOS
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VIRTUAL REALITY
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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TIME MANAGEMENT