DOMINIKA MIKA KOWALCZYK GRAPHIC + WEB DESIGNER

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1 cell web June 2007 August 2010 June 2006 April 2007 August 2005 March 2006 GORDONGROUP SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER + WEB DESIGNER Able to present large amounts of information in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner through design. Produce sitemaps, task flows, storyboards, and wireframes using Omnigraph and Adobe Illustrator. Assist in prototype testing of wireframes as well as complete designs. Completed all design for CBC Bold and CBC Documentary Channels websites. Created the design for the print and web version of Career Options magazine, from magazine flat plan and design to wireframing and design. Involved in the majority of meetings and presentations as part of the Senior Designer role. major web projects: documentary, KOLEGRAM DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGNER Excelled in the creation of logos, annual reports, brochures, magazines and web interfaces. Art directed photo shoots for advertising campaigns for the Bayshore Mall. Proofread and edited project materials to ensure quality standards were met. CANADIAN HERITAGE (CANADIAN HERITAGE INFORMATION NETWORK) GRAPHIC/FLASH DESIGNER Designed image and flash graphics for Virtual Museum of Canada. Developed packaging, brochures and exhibits for various Heritage programs. Worked in a large team that required coordination of projects and setting of a production schedule. PROFILE: Graphic and web designer with over six years experience currently looking for full-time or freelance work within a creative team. COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced knowledge of... Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Omnigraph, QuarkXPress Intermediate knowledge of... Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, MS Office Suite, HTML, CSS EDUCATION: 2004 GRAPHIC DESIGN DIPLOMA Algonquin College 2009 DESIGNING WEBSITES WITH ADVANCED CSS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Algonquin College

2 cell web May 2004 August 2005 April May 2004 ACCURATE DESIGN AND COMMUNICATIONS GRAPHIC/FLASH DESIGNER Designed and co-developed the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada CD-ROM, which took the user through the process of declaring bankruptcy through the Agency s online software in an interactive Flash tutorial. Worked on a wide variety of print and web projects. VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CO-OP) Learned how to handle workflow in a large agency environment. Designed CD packaging, invitations, editorial spreads, logos and web interfaces. Participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions. AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS: June 2010 SECOND PLACE IDENTITY APPLICATIONS CATEGORY WINNER in THE 2010 REGIONAL DESIGN EDGE AWARDS January 2005 Work appeared in APPLIED ARTS DESIGN ANNUAL 2004 HONORABLE MENTION in RGD SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2004 & 2005 ADA AWARD for BEST STUDENT WORK References available upon request.

3 CBC Documentary Channel web design March 2010

4 Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade g8 Summit website January 2010

5 various

6 Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers Career Options Magazine details June 2007 to July 2010

7 IMASIGHT logo + stationery package February 2010