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THE FANCY PIECE OF PAPER...ILLUSTRATION - TECHNICAL

(COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DESIGN)

SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

(SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS CAMPUS)

North York, ON

Graduated with honours and awards - January 1993

THE SKILLS...Expert in all things Macintosh. (software and hardware)

Expert in Photoshop.

Expert in Illustrator.

Expert in InDesign.

Expert in Quark.

Expert in Freehand.

Expert in Acrobat.

Expert to Advanced in MS Office.

Expert in digital product photography & lighting techniques.

Expert knowledge of multiple printing processes.

Expert in mechanical file preparation and trapping.

Expert press-approval skills.

Expert knowledge of manufacturing & finishing processes.

Expert “hands-on” Asian factory experience.

Expert file and docket organizational skills.

Expert file archival skills.

Advanced hiring and interviewing skills.

Expert training and teaching skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Excellent “on-the-fly” problem-solving skills.

Excellent brainstorming skills.

Managed a design studio with 7 designers for 6 years.

Traditional illustrative skills.

Advanced copy writing skills.

Expert international traveller.

THE TRAITS...Creative.

Super-organized.

Perfectionist.

Time-oriented.

Thrives under pressure.

Thinks outside the box.

Pushes the envelope.

Triple-checker.

Triple-checker.

(just kidding...)

Good sense of humour.

Plays well with others.

Team player.

Quick learner.

Welcomes constructive criticism.

Constantly improving & innovating.

(if there’s a way to streamline something, I’ll find it!)

Flexible.

Dedicated to a fault.

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WORK EXPERIENCE...CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PHOTOGRAPHER

ACCESS DISTRIBUTION / INA INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

(a division of THE FORZANI GROUP)

Nevada City, California

June 2008 - September 2009

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Product and Brand Sales Managers to ensure the brands images were maintained across all

areas of exposure for all 7 brands: Capix, Mission Six, Monix, M3, Silence, Avalanche and Anex.

• Assist in and direct the design process of new products and new product categories based on product briefs.

• Creation of cutting-edge, trend-setting graphics, treatments, finishes and colorways for all product categories.

• Snowboards (concept-to-production ready graphics, materials, finishes, printing processes, and treatments).

Bindings (blacklines, straps designs, materials, eva designs, PVC overlays, colorways, finishes and treatments).

Boots (upper blacklines, materials, colorways, graphics, finishes and treatments), Helmets, Skateboards,

Gloves, Bags, Tradeshow Booths, Ad Campaigns, POP, Banners, Posters, Stickers, Softgoods, Catalogs,

Linesheets, Websites (frontend), Accessories... and all the packaging and support items for each category.

• Work closely with a number of factories to ensure each factory receives 100% correct tech packs and files.

• Approve all samples for color and spec accuracy. Make revisions accordingly and convey to factories.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Took charge and built a design studio and a complete photo studio (with my own, personal equipment).

• Worked directly with key accounts to create SMU product offerings that met and exceeded their requirements.

• Worked directly with our pro athletes to create custom graphics and products for each rider.

• Created collaborative helmet graphics with brands like Monster, Skullcandy and Omatic.

• Managed a pool of approximately 25 international designers and illustrators for various projects.

• Was responsible for tracking project timelines for 7 brands and ensuring all deliverables were sent on time.

• On-the-fly problem solving and decisive decision-making - key when dealing with super-tight deadlines.

• Sped up salesmen sample production by weeks by physically being in factories in Asia as samples were built.

• Photographed all products for 7 brands in my in-house photo studio; saving the company “heaps of cash”!

• Initiated and implemented my tried-and-true docketing system for all studio projects.

• Initiated and implemented an interactive project request form and a docket tracking system.

• Organized and archived studio files for all 7 brands. I could source an archived file in less than 30 seconds.

• Created seasonal product discs for key accounts - including product photos and brand style-guides.

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WORK EXPERIENCE...CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PHOTOGRAPHER

TIANQI SPORTS GOODS (NINGBO) CO., LTD.

(a division of Kuji Sports, Inc. - Taiwan)

Beilun, Ningbo, Zhejiang, CHINA

June 2005 - June 2008

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Managing Director and 7 Divisional Managers to ensure each project is on track and on time.

(Divisions: Snow, Footwear, Industrial Design, Helmets, Strollers, Toys, Pets)

• Photograph all samples and production for use in approval process and final print executions.

• Assist in and direct the design process and execution of new products.

• R&D of color trends, graphic trends, treatments, materials and finishes for all product categories.



Boots (upper blacklines, materials, colorways, graphics, finishes and treatments), Helmets, Snowskates,

Snowdecks, Strollers, Joggers, Trailers, Tradeshow Booths, Product Displays, Banners, Catalogs, Linesheets,

Bike Accessories, Product Photography and all the packaging and support items for each category.

• Work closely with a number of suppliers to ensure various materials and parts arrive on time for production.

• Approve all salesmen and production samples for color and spec accuracy.

• Make revisions accordingly and convey changes clearly to divisional managers.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Moved to and lived in China for 3 years.

• Built a design studio from the ground up... literally!

• Built a photography studio from the ground up... literally!

• Worked directly with key accounts to create OEM product offerings that met and exceeded their requirements.

• Trained jr. designers in all areas of mechanical file setup and prep.

• Trained jr. photographers to be able to perform basic photography tasks.

• Managed a freelancer pool of international designers and illustrators.

• Managed and consistently met a studio budget.

• Photographed all products across all categories and created a trackable archive of all photos.

• Continued my “hands-on” factory production experience.

• I have become a successful problem solver in many areas - factory floor to studio.

• I know my way around mainland China and Hong Kong.

• I can juggle MANY projects with tight deadlines all at once - (7 divisions!)

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WORK EXPERIENCE...CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PRODUCT MANAGER

LAMAR & LTD SNOWBOARDS

(a division of A. Mordo & Son, LTD.)

Vancouver, BC (I worked from Asia & Toronto, ON)

January 2005 - June 2005

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Marketing Director to ensure the brands’ images are maintained across all areas of exposure.

• Work closely with the VP of Sales to ensure all products are on point with our target market and end users.

• Assist in and direct the design process and execution of new products.





Snowdecks, Bags, Tradeshow Booths, Product Displays, Banners, Catalogs, Linesheets, Ad Campaigns,

Posters, POP, Accessories and all the packaging and support items for each category.

• Work closely with a large number of Asian factories to constantly improve accuracy, file and spec flow.

• Approve all salesmen and production samples for color and spec accuracy - in person at each factory.

• Make revisions accordingly and convey changes clearly to appropriate liaisons at each factory.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Spent 5.5 months of the 6 months living in Chinese factories in order to hit delivery dates.

(Hence the short term of this contract!).

• Designed and produced 2 48-page dealer catalogs (Lamar & LTD) in 5 days flat while in China.

• Managed a freelancer pool of international designers and illustrators. (Sourcing and acquiring artwork rights)


• My extensive “on the floor” factory experience was the sole reason delivery dates were met.

• Managed and met a studio budget. (Purchased computer equipment, supplies and resources)

• I continued to be a successful problem solver in many areas - mainly on the factory floor.

• I know my way around southern mainland China and Hong Kong.

• I can juggle MANY projects and factories with incredibly tight deadlines.

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WORK EXPERIENCE...CREATIVE DIRECTOR

LAMAR, LTD & SIMS SNOWBOARDS

(a division of Huffy Sports, Inc.)

(formerly a division of Gen-X Sports, Inc.)

Toronto, ON

October 1998 - June 2004

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Product and Marketing Managers to ensure the brands’ images are maintained across all areas

of exposure for all brands:

Lamar, LTD, Sims, Vision, Dukes, Rage, Premise, Oxygen, Airwalk, Volant Skis,Hespeler Hockey, Tommy Armour Golf, Tear Drop Golf, RAM Golf, Zebra Putters.

• Work closely with the VP of Sales to ensure all products are on point with our target market and end users.

• Assist in and direct the design process and execution of new products - primarily boardsports.





Snowdecks, Skateboards, Protective, Scooters, Bags, Tradeshow Booths, Product Displays, Banners, Catalogs,

Linesheets, Ad Campaigns, Posters, POP, Accessories and all of the packaging items for each category.

• Work closely with Asian and European factories to constantly improve accuracy, file and spec flow.

• Approve all salesmen and production samples for color and spec accuracy - in person at each factory.

• Make revisions accordingly and convey changes clearly to appropriate liaisons at each factory.

• Present new product lines to reps at rep advisory meetings and the annual sales meeting.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Helped take Lamar from 7 M/yr. to 18+ M/yr. in less than 3 years.

• “Resurrected” the Lamar brand with solid graphics and aggressive marketing.

• My Lamar campaign made the top 10 ad campaigns in Transworld Snowboarding Magazine.


• I became a successful problem solver in many areas - factory to studio.

• Hired and trained a great team of 7 studio designers (4 senior and 3 junior).

• Managed a freelancer pool of approx. 25 designers and illustrators. (Contracts, Budgets, Payments)

• I wrote an in-depth snowboard file prep and trapping manual which I used in the training of new designers.

• My factory production experience dramatically shortened the approval process.

• I quickly learned how to juggle many assets, factories and projects with incredibly tight deadlines.

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WORK EXPERIENCE...SENIOR DESIGNER / STUDIO HEAD

G-COMM MARKETING, INC.

(formerly THE GRAPHIC WORKSHOP)

Mississauga, ON

October 1996 - February 1999

(I worked 2 full-time jobs for 5 months)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Studio Leader / Head Designer for the Pizza Hut Canada Account

(December 1997 - February 1999)

Worked directly with the Client, Art Director, Project, Account and Production Managers to meet and

exceed the client’s needs, budgets and deadlines. Main areas of focus were Direct Mail Pieces,

Special Promo Pieces, POP, Table Toppers, Menus & Take-Out Boards.

• Head Designer for the General Mills Canada Account

(December 1996 - December 1997)

Worked with the Art Directors and Creative Director to product mechanically correct and visually

effective layouts for General Mills cereal boxes (Lucky Charms, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted

Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

(Nintendo Gameboy, Winter Olympics & Jurassic Park promos)

• Studio Operator for various Corporate and Retail Accounts

(October 1996 - December 1996)

Learned the docketing system and the inner-workings and standards of the agency. Was taught the

ropes in regards to file prep and trapping.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• I became a mechanical file prep and trapping wizard.

• I was chosen from 20+ designers and assigned to head the General Mills and Pizza Hut accounts.

• I gained the skill of being disgustingly organized in my file prep and filing.

• I learned the importance of hitting deadlines.

• I learned how to head up a team of designers and operators.

• I learned how to work incredibly fast without getting sloppy.

• I assisted with, then assumed the Art Director’s responsibility for press approvals.

• I learned how to design bilingual packaging (English and French).

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WORK EXPERIENCE...CAD OPERATOR / DIE MAKER

HIGHWOOD MANUFACTURING, INC.

Scarborough, ON

October 1993 - October 1996

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Digitized artwork and created tooling paths for a CAD die-cutting machine.

• Cut multi-level, multi-pass, microscopic dies using my digitized files.

• Organized and managed job docket and die filing systems.

• Intermediate machining, lost-wax casting, polishing and mold-making skills.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• I became a CAD guru.

• In less than a month, I was training my instructor.

• I gained an eye for detail - even if I had to see it through a loop!

• I learned how to manage multiple projects with pressing deadlines.

• I learned how to work FAST and ACCURATELY.

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR / FACTORY CONSULTANT

DROID PRODUCTIONS

Oakville, ON

June 2004 - Present

ARC ANGEL GRAPHICS (Music Album Artwork Design & Production)

Scarborough, ON

October 1993 - May 2003

SKATEBOARD INSTRUCTOR

FAIR GLEN YOUTH CAMP

Beaverton, ON

Summers: 1992 - 1994

INTERESTS...MUSIC - PLAYING (I PLAY BASS), RECORDING, WATCHING LIVE SHOWS AND LISTENING (24/7), SNOWBOARDING,

SKATEBOARDING, WAKEBOARDING, SURFING, LONGBOARDING, PHOTOGRAPHY, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, GOLF,

TATTOO CULTURE & CANADIAN STAMPS (SERIOUSLY!)

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SPORTS COMPANIES:

Cabella’sHespeler Hockey

HuffyRam Golf

Tommy Armour Golf

STROLLERS & TRAILERS:

Costco Strollers & TrailersDreamer Strollers & Trailers

Fisher-Price StrollersHuffy Trailers

Target TrailersWalmart Strollers & Trailers

CLIENTS:

ApparatusAT&T

Emmanuel Production StudiosGeneral Mills

KFCNick Chaboya Tattoos

Pet TechPizza Hut

SportHawk AirlinesTaco Bell

Tri-Con Canada

COLLABORATIONS:

BromDisney - Cars

Disney - PrincessMonster Energy

Frankie & Minx TattoosMattel - Barbie

Mattel - HotwheelsOmatic Snowboards

Skullcandy

PARTIAL BRAND & CLIENT LIST...

ACTION SPORTS:

555 BindingsAirtracks SnowboardsAirwalk SkateboardsAnex Snowboards, Accessories & SkateboardsArea SnowboardsAvalanche SnowboardsCamp 7 SnowboardsCapix Helmets & AccessoriesDub SnowboardsDukes Shoes, Snowboards & SkateboardsFormula SnowboardsLamar SnowboardsLimited SnowboardsLTD SnowboardsM3 Snowboards, Outerwear & SkateboardsMission Six Snowboards & OuterwearMole Snowboard BootsMonix Snowboards & OuterwearNidecker Snowboard BootsOxygen Snowboards & SkateboardsRage Snowboards & SkateboardsSilence Snowboards, Outerwear & SkateboardsSims SnowboardsSiren SnowboardsSnowCoSport Mart CanadaSystem SnowboardsThe Sports AuthorityVision Snowboards & SkateboardsVision Street WearWiredsport.com

HELMET BRANDS:

AirwalkAlpinaCapixConexDisneyFireflyHamaxIronmanJobe WakeboardsMeridaNorthwaveSiplecTriple 8 NYC

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