PERSONAL SKILLS

 

creative brand building  ~  by setting excellent standards

highly accountable  ~  results & detail oriented

time Management  ~  to ensure deadline compliance

proficient computer skills  ~  savvy on both pcs & macs

coach & mentor ~  junior designers

natural rapport  ~  with peers, suppliers & customers

productive working  ~  team or independently

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

PHOTOSHOP

 

ILLUSTRATOR

 

INDESIGN

 

ACROBAT

 

OFFICE

PROFILE

 

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am highly resourceful, flexible and innovative designer who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients and colleagues. A talented graphic designer with years of experience in print and web design, is highly motivated, creative, and versatile. Especially skilled in creating and directing new product and business designs. . Accomplished at incorporating the desires of the client with a superior design solution. Seeking a company that demands high-quality design to further business goals and professional image.

PRINT

PACKAGING / DISPLAY

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Natalie  Apa

416.669.2797

dbnatalie@icloud.com

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Education

Humber College - Applied Arts & Technology ~  Certificate In Web Design, Development And Maintenance

Seneca College - Communication Arts ~ Diploma in Computer  Graphics Design

 

Experience

Creative Director / Designer

Pyxalis Inc., Richmondhill On.    2016 - 2018

 

Create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. I help develop the overall layout and production design for various jobs. Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Creative Director / Designer

Mi5 Print and Digital, Mississauga On.    2012 - 2015

 

Graphic Designer and Consultant for Canada's Fastest Growing Print Company. I oversaw all in-house design and offered a wide variety of design and POP options to such as in-store and print ads for our vast clientele.

Designer/Brand Specialist

Twist Marketing, Richmond Hill On.    2004 - 2009

 

Worked not only with Account Reps but directly with the Clients, creating sell sheets, product information guides, trade documents and creative incentive packages. Took all jobs form initial brainstorming meetings, in-house mock-ups to final production.

Designer / Account Representative

QueueMedia, Vaughn On.    2009 - 2012

 

Acted as Account Representative for various clients. Responsible for creating and following briefs. Design of initial concepts and follow them to final print, such as magazine ads, in-store pop and fliers. Prepressed files for large format printing machines.

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