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Education

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Continuing Education

  • 2009 Fashion Illustration

York University, North York ON

Graduated: Summa Cum Laude

  • 1999 BFA: Psychology / Fine Art (Double Major)

Sheridan College, Oakville ON

  • 1989 Diploma: Graphic Design
  • 1985 Diploma: Electronic Business Computer Systems
  • 1983 Honours Certificate: Art Fundamentals

Robert Bateman High School, Burlington ON

  • 1980 Ontario Academic Credit (Grade 13)
  • College preparatory programs in:

    • Architectural Studies
    • Physics, Chemistry & Biology

Work Experience

July 2008—

Harfield & Associates Marketing. Vancouver.

Senior Art Director


April 2007—April 2008

RETHINK Advertising. Vancouver.

Creative

• Sirius Satellite Radio
• Sobeys
• Coast Capital Savings
• Mr. Lube
• A&W
• Solo


April 2005—December 2006

Art Institute of Vancouver

Instructor: Graphic Design

• CC112 Design Fundamentals
• GD121 Concept Development
• GD212 Electronic Design (InDesign)
• GD310 Package Design
• GD311 Art Direction
• GD312 Design and Technology (Advanced InDesign)
• IMD102 Digital Visual Composition (Photography)
• MAA121 Life Drawing

Duties encompassed: Design and execution of course curriculum, including all lectures, assignments and online support material.


September 2004—August 2005

SheldanWood Creative Associates Inc. Vancouver

Senior Designer

While on contract filling a maturnity leave, participated in the company's corporate rebranding, revitalized the maple syrup product line of client L.B. Maple Treat Inc., including the design of a new offering of a No Sugar Added syrup.


July 2001—July 2003

Assante Asset Management Ltd. Toronto

Senior Art Director

Assante Canada was formed through the acquisition of over 18 different and unique businesses, and needed to find a way to communicate its unique value proposition both internally as well as externally.

A rebranding project was launched to build a consistent look and feel for all Assante materials to build and reinforce the brand position. The lead series of brochures was developed to communicate the core messages, and ultimately was used as the stepping stone for creating a completely integrated graphic identity program for the entire firm.


May 1997—Present

Vancouver / Toronto / Seattle / Chicago / Costa Rica

Consultant / Designer

Duties encompassed: Creation, design and execution of visual solutions including (but not limited to): Branding, Corporate identity, Print collateral, Packaging, Interactive multimedia solutions, Trade show exhibits and Displays.


1995—97

Toronto / Vancouver

Freelance Designer

Corporate Visuals Inc.
Loblaws Brand International
Wolf Advertising
Thomas Pigeon Design
Tudhope Associates Inc.
RobertsonPick Advertising

Duties encompassed: Creation, design and execution of visual solutions including (but not limited to): Corporate identity, Branding, Packaging, Real Estate Marketing, Sales Office Design and Displays.


1989—94

The Watt Group. Toronto

Senior Designer

• Loblaws President's Choice
• Beatrice
• D'Agostino's
• Shell Canada Limited
• Cott Corporation
• Provigo Zel!
• Walmart USA
• CTV Network

Hired before graduation & advanced from junior to senior position. Created conceptual package designs in tandem with strategic planners to provide innovative holistic retail solutions.

Publications

Wintre, M.G., North, C. C. & Sugar, L. A. (2001).

Canadian Psychology.

Psychologists’ response to criticisms about research based on undergraduate participants: A developmental perspective.


But Can She Cook? (1993).

Bittersweet Press.

Humour/Fundraising Cookbook.
Contributors: B.Gentile, P.Croke, D.Dilio, M.Moran. Photography: George Leet.