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Ellen has an extensive experience in graphic design field. Throughout her career,
she has created billboards, POPs, backlits, mall posters, designed logos, business
cards, corporate identity, car wraps, produced promotional materials including flyers,
brochures, newspaper, magazine ads and web sites by utilizing the Adobe Photoshop
CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver and Flash.
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Her ability to meet projects' deadlines has gained her the trust of her clients,
employers, and co-workers. This quality has increased the number of referrals on
her behalf as well. Most importantly, her excellent creativity combined with strong
communication skills and passion to her work make her a valuable asset to any creative
team.
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www.elkinedesign.com
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Highlights of Qualifications
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Over 6 years of experience in graphic and web design
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Proficient use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator in both platforms Mac OS
and Microsoft Windows
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In-depth knowledge of all design related software applications
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Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress and Acrobat in both platforms Mac OS and Microsoft
Windows
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Comprehensive knowledge of web design applications such as Adobe Dreamweaver and
Flash
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Solid understanding of pre-press and print production process using PosterShop inkjet
RIP software
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Experience in graphic arts procedures, layout and lettering, art work preparation,
commercial design, drawing logic and technical colour harmony
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Relevant Work History
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Graphic Designer
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DIS Design
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2008
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created business cards, corporate identity, car wraps and other advertisement materials;
done pre-press and production process;
corrected clients files for printing, re-created low-res files to hi-res, created
dielines for icut, preflight, digital printing, trimming, cutting, sewing);
maintained company's web sites.
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Graphic Designer
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Trade Secrets
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2007
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created generic store signage, POP and POS, backlit, mall posters in English and
French;
produced business cards, merchandising layouts, salon price lists, artwork for a
PowerPoint presentations, newspaper and magazine ads for the company and franchisees;
produced artworks and uploaded it to the web site via ftp for franchisees' needs.
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Web/Graphic Designer
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St.Patrick Catholic Secondary School
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2006
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produced an artistic picture gallery;
renewed school logo;
created school web site and a cover page for one of the yearbooks.
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Graphic Designer
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Photo-Pro Inc
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1999 - 2003
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produced business cards, post cards, layouts for flyers and brochures;
maintained and updated company's web site;
communicated with clients to get orders, clarify their needs, resolve problems,
get feedback and ensure clients satisfaction.
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Educational and Professional Development
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Centennial College
Digital Publishing Certificate
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2005
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School of Art and Design Graphics,
Art and Design Certificate
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2001
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BKC Education Centre
Web Design Certificate
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2000
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State College of Visual Art and Design
Graphic Design Diploma
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1995-1999
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