Profile

Technical, Inquisitive, Adaptable, and Motivated

I believe good design and effective communication are like oxygen; it’s essential to the effectiveness of companies and brands to thrive. Whether it’s through the use of typography, photography, logo design, advertising, or packaging, I am passionate about crafting effective visual communications.

Always striving to execute and deliver on good design, I focus on creating work that not only looks good, but effectively aligns with client goals, values, and brand messaging.

Outside of work, he spends his time practising photography, delving into typography, immersing myself in a good story, and geeking out about the latest tech. He often finds himself diving down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia, YouTube, or Netflix.

Experience

Graphic Designer/Art Director
Jan 2018 – Present
Skunkworks Creative Group

Developing brands and designing print and digital marketing communications material for business professionals in law, medicine, finance, education, technology, and engineering.

Creating design and communications materials for print and digital with stock and existing brand assets, following or expand upon existing brand guidelines to create cohesive design materials.

Designing visually compelling, high-fidelity web design prototypes.

Managing multiple creative projects and providing timely production turnaround to team members and clients.

Coordinating with in‐house web developers and external vendors.

Freelance Graphic Designer
Sep 2016 – Present

Providing branding, web development, design consultation, photography, illustration, and designing communications material for a variety of client needs.

Provided work in agency environments as well as directly with clients in the technology, professional services, and industries including: Skyrocket Digital, BTL Blockchain, Reliq Health Technologies, Loft 19 Dental, and Humblebee Meadery.

Design Intern
Feb 2016 – Apr 2016
Hangar 18 Creative Group

While interning at Hangar 18, I worked with the creative directors to formulate design concepts and created digital design comps based on their feedback. I compiled initial research and moodboards to help in concept development. I also had the opportunity to attend client meetings and conference calls.

Education

Graphic Design for Marketing
Bachelor of Design with Distinction, 2012 – 2016
Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen’s Graphic Design for Marketing (GDMA) program is a 4 year selective-entry degree program focusing on the skills, knowledge, and capabilities for effective marketing communication. Subjects of focus include typography, advertising, branding, print and web publishing, and business communication.

Foundations in Design
Certificate, 2011 – 2012
Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen’s Foundations in Design (FIND) program allows students to explore design possibilities, develop fundamental skills, and build a comprehensive design portfolio.

Desktop Publishing / Graphic Design
Associate Certificate, 2008 – 2010
British Columbia Institute of Technology

BCIT’s Graphic Design program provides students with a familiarity with the creative tools used by graphic designers. Establishing technical skills within the Adobe Creative Suite and the preparation of work for print and digital distribution.