Resumé



SKILLS SUMMARY


+ Excellent verbal and visual communication skills
+ Proficient in software: Adobe Creative Suite 4; InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver (Mac OS X)
+ Conceptualize and execute a diverse range of projects
+ Ability to prioritize time sensitive tasks
+ Maintain digital files in organized and working order
+ Work effectively in a team setting
+ Ability to build strong working relationships with clients



DESIGN EXPERIENCE


Oxford Properties Group, Graphic Designer (Nov 2006 – Oct 2009)
+ Brochures, collateral, posters, invitations, advertising, packaging, internal communication, production, visual identity & web design
+ Work with different departments to develop concepts and produce quality work
+ Branding/design of Oxford President’s Employee Newsletter, OPEN
+ Taking Ownership Award for contribution to Oxford rebrand, 2007


Koray Özel Graphic Design, Freelance Designer (May 2005 – Present)
+ Visual identity, advertising, communication, production & web design
+ Work with clients such as Underline Studio, McLellan Group, Trade Secrets, imagewares inc., Footprints DJs & Fingerprint Communications


Concrete Design Communications Inc., Internship (Apr 2006 – May 2006)
+ Assist in production of packaging, promotional materials, magazine layouts & posters
+ Work with senior designers on accounts such as Azure, Holt Renfrew, Keilhauer, Pizza Nova & Yorkdale


Underline Studio, Internship (Mar 2006 – Apr 2006)
+ Project leader for Prefix ICA website design & Paul Weeks print ad
+ Assist in production of promotional materials for Lily of the Valley, CIBC sales sheets
+ Art direction of Marjorie Harris’ “How to Make a Garden: The 7 Essential Steps for the Canadian Gardener”

EDUCATION


Humber College, Advertising and Graphic Design Diploma (2004-2006)




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