Michael Tsai

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1 Michael Tsai

2 Index Print... 3 Trade Show... 7 Brand Identity Web Résumé... 16

3 Print

4 Aspen Winternational (Active Network, 2012) Worked with Art Director to create one 3 x10 outdoor banner to display at Aspen Winternational, a world cup ski race. In addition, a 6 x4 postcard is created with same concept to promote ACTIVE.com site.

5 RTP 5-Stage Participant Life Cycle Infographic (Active Network, 2013) Re-designed an old infographic to create a simplified update with new ACTIVE branding for the article, 5-Stage Participant Life Cycle. The graphic described how the technology is involved when people participate in an activity.

6 Postcard for USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards Banquet (ActiveNetwork, 2013) Created one 4.25 x 2.75 double-sided card to promote Team and Meet Management solutions and to inform the trade show booth location at the USA Swimming Golden Goggle Awards Banquet.

7 Trade Show

8 Trade Show Booth for Communities Market (Active Network, 2010) Created one 10x10 booth for Communities Market. Big part of the project is to work and communicate with print vendor to ensure the project delivered on time without issues. These pictures were taken when I went to print shop for quality checking at the last stage before shipping to destination. During the process, I demonstrated my ability to create big format booth, project management and communication skills to maintain pleasant relationship with vendor.

9 Pop Warner Football Banner Stands (Active Network, 2012) Followed standard style, I made these two retractable banner stands (36 x92 ) to promote partnership with Pop Warner.

10 Golf and Resort New Booths Design (Active Network, 2011) Worked with print vendor for new booths structure design and development.

11 Brand Identity

12 Mike s Bikes Inc. Branding Stationery Package (2009) It started as a school branding project for a fictional bicycle store. Because I like the subject and its direction, it made me keep coming back to refine its design and to expand its stationary set.

13 Web

14 Client Support Newsletter Template (Active Network, 2013) To created a standard template for customer support team for ongoing communication. Challenge was to create eye-catching design while keeping the simple layout. Also worked with developer to provide graphics and resolve issues to completion.

15 Various Online Ads (Active Network) Few banner ads from different campaigns to demonstrate my ability to create online graphics.

16 Résumé

17 Michael Tsai Phone: Website: PROFILE A graphic and Web designer with over 7 years of experience in a fast-paced corporate environment. Specializing in print design, marketing materials, trade show assets, and corporate identity. Solid experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and creative. Passionate about design and keep up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Active Network (Burnaby, BC) 2008 Present Graphic Designer Manage multiple projects from concept to completion Implement consistent branding standards Collaborate with teams to plan, organize and execute assigned projects, including: print materials and marketing collateral event materials, trade show booth and display design online banner ads, Website and graphics interactive PDF PowerPoint presentation Provide quality control over concepts and projects Coordinate and prepare artwork files for print production Facilitate internal and external printing activities World Journal (Vancouver, BC) Graphic Designer Created advertisements for clients and promotional events Arranged articles on daily newspaper and local publications Performed prepress and quality control in production EDUCATION British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby, BC) Associate Certificate with Distinction: Web Technologies (2013) Associate Certificate with Distinction: Graphic Design (2009) Management Certificate: Digital Animation (2005)

18 Michael Tsai Phone: Website: SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Proficient with Graphic: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro Web: Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Admin: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 3D and Effect: Autodesk Maya, Softimage, Combustion SuperHost Fundamentals Certificate (2006) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Volunteer Richmond Information Services (Richmond, BC) Marketing and Communications Coordinator Designed a three-panel tabletop display board for Richmond Health Services Updated and enhanced the display board to promote programs and services Software Knowledge Photoshop 9/10 InDesign 9/10 Illustrator 9/10 Dreamweaver 7/10 Thank you!