WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer
Sillyboy Design, 3075 - 349 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
1994 to present
As a freelance contractor I designed logos, annual reports, posters, public documents, stationery, brochures, newsletters, manuals, signage, software interfaces and websites. I developed communication strategies requiring extensive client and audience consultation, group and one-on-one presentations. My clients have included the British Columbia Child, Youth and Family Advocate, the City of Vancouver, University of British Columbia, British Columbia Police Complaints Commissioner, Science Council of British Columbia and Amnesty International.

Clerk III, Office of the City Clerk
City of Vancouver, City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
1991 to 1994
My clerical duties included word-processing, correspondence, managing workflow, filing, switchboard and front counter customer service.

Education Coordinator/Outreach Worker
Maggie's Community Service Project, 298 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
1990 to 1991
I was responsible for developing and distributing health and educational materials aimed at street people.

Production Coordinator
Epicene Magazine, 97 Walnut Avenue, Toronto, ON
1987 to 1988
I was responsible for desktop publishing, layout and prepress for a small community magazine.

Part-time Salesclerk
UCS Giftshop, Holiday Inn Don Valley, Toronto, ON
1984 to 1986
My duties included store opening, closing, cleaning, displays, stocking, counter sales and nightly cashout.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts Program
York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
1986 to 1987
Completed the first two years of a four-year combined liberal arts and fine arts degree.

Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma
Leaside High School, Toronto, ON
1986

References available