Looking to leverage my existing skill set into forward-facing projects, where I would be able to implement new techniques and technologies, one step behind the bleeding edge.

Fifteen years of experience providing print-based and online graphic solutions for small- to mid-sized businesses, as well as the technology and support to help them grow. Specialized in analyzing new software and hardware, then applying them to improved workflows.

Graphic Arts Magazine

2011-present – Creative director, marketing

• Complete web and print design harmonization
• Social media strategy and development
• In-house marketing services
• Layout of ten print issues per year
• Web, print and preflight workflow refinement
• Network, collaboration software, and system administration and maintenance

2004-2011 – Print layout, web, IT

• Creation and maintenance of website
• Layout of ten print issues per year
• Collaboration on bi-annual redesigns
• In-house ad design
• Print and preflight workflow refinement
• Network, collaboration software, and system administration

2001-2004 – Print layout, IT

• Layout of ten print issues per year
• Collaboration on bi-annual redesigns
• In-house ad design
• Print and preflight workflow implementation
• Network and system administration and maintenance

Montage Graphics

2004-2011 – Web, premedia, creative, IT

• Web design and development
• Preparation of digital files for digital print, film and plate output
• Design and layout of print projects
• Network and system administration and maintenance

1999-2004 – Premedia, creative, IT

• Preparation of digital files for digital print, film and plate output
• Design and layout of print projects
• Network and system administration and maintenance

1993-1999 – Prepress, creative, IT

• Preflight and film output
• Design and layout of print projects
• Network and system administration and maintenance

Print Laboratory

2007-2010 – Partner, production

• Preparing digital files for gang print
• Online proofing and workflow
• Network and system administration and maintenance

Seneca College – Toronto, ON

January 1994 – June 1995
General Business
DJ at student radio station CRSC-AM

Brother André Catholic High School

September 1989 – June 1993

Secretary, HADA Motorsport Club

2001 to 2002

CASC Solo 2 race director

2000

Web

Proficient with HTML and CSS
Familiar with PHP, SQL
Search engine optimization
Design and maintenance of sites using Joomla, drupal, WordPress, Virtuemart, Magento

Marketing

Analytics, data acquisition, trend analysis, database management, lead generation
Social media platforms including: Blogger, WordPress, Posterous, Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, google+, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, Foursquare, Digg, Delicious
Email marketing

Frequently used software

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Fireworks, Dreamweaver), BBEdit, CSSEdit (Espresso), Transmit

Prepress software

Preps, XMPie, PitStop Pro, ARTS PDF Crackerjack, Monaco Profiler, Serendipity Blackmagic, Harlequin RIP, Fujifilm Celebrant Suite, Xerox Freeflow, Fiery Command Workstation, CGS Oris Certified Monitor

IT

Complete PC, Mac, Linux administration and configuration
Local network design and implementation
Phone system configuration

General

Photography: events, product photography
Critical analysis of software and hardware
Article and blog writing

Graphic Arts Magazine: website, directory, twitter and other social media
Graphic Arts Magazine: print magazine – setup, workflow, remote team management
Graphic Arts Magazine: Print survivor event – lead generation, photography, social media
Montage Graphics: office network, system configuration, workflow, prepress, variable data workflows, digital solutions, website
Pronto Innovations: photography, website
Greek Telephone Guide: print directory, website
Orthotic Energy Catalogue

Life hacking
Swim, bike, run: triathlons
Eating healthy
Music, photography
Web, social media, blogging