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Drav User

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Highly conceptual Senior Creative with award-winning design expertise.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in a creative environment that values innovation and collaboration, offering opportunities for professional growth.

I am a Senior Designer based in Montreal, recognized for my innovative approach and strong ideation skills. With accolades such as the Graphis Design Awards and the Creativity International Design Awards, I have a proven track record of delivering exceptional design solutions. My education from the AAA School of Advertising in Cape Town, South Africa, has equipped me with a solid foundation in creative communication.

Throughout my career, I have worked with various esteemed organizations, including Galerie LeRoyer and CINEASIE MOVIE CO., where I led the design of advertising materials, website redesigns, and social media campaigns. My bilingual abilities allow me to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring that all projects meet the highest standards of quality and creativity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Design Consultant

Current

Galerie LeRoyer

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Designed adverts, catalogues, email newsletters, invitations, banners, and window displays. Led website redesign and managed weekly social media updates, reporting project progress to CEOs and liaising with printing houses.

Graphic Design Email Marketing Social Media Management Print Production Adobe Creative Suite

Senior Communication Specialist

Shan Laval

Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)

Conceptualized fashion catalogues, print adverts, flyers, and website redesigns for Canadian and US markets. Executed high-end photo retouching and collaborated with creative directors on fashion shoots. Managed projects directly with company CEOs.

Communication Strategy Fashion Marketing Print Design Website Design High End Retouching Collaboration Project Management Adobe Creative Suite

Senior Designer/Art Director

Cineasie Movie Co.

Nov 2011 - Jul 2020 (8 years 8 months)

Developed and executed communications materials, including designing movie posters, pamphlets, and web banners for the Canadian and US movie industry. Performed high-end photo retouching and collaborated directly with movie production houses in Seoul, Korea.

Graphic Design Art Direction Web Banners High End Retouching Collaboration Adobe Creative Suite

Creative Consultant

Self Employed

Aug 2007 - Sep 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Provided creative consulting services to various companies, developing communications solutions. Managed print advertising projects and social media updates. Liaised effectively with printing houses to ensure quality production.

Social Media Management Print Production Client Management

Senior Art Director

Lombard Associes

Sep 2001 - Apr 2008 (6 years 7 months)

Developed and executed communications materials and conceptualized creative advertising solutions. Presented pitch concepts, developed advertising strategies, and collaborated with marketing directors. Led and mentored a team of junior creatives, including designers and art directors.

Art Direction Communications Strategy Advertising Concepts Advertising Strategy Co Marketing Team Leadership Adobe Creative Suite

Art Director

Network BBDO

Nov 2000 - Mar 2001 (4 months)

Developed and executed communications materials and generated creative ideation for the advertising industry. Performed creative design and high-end photo retouching. Collaborated directly with copywriters and Creative Directors on various advertising campaigns.

Art Direction Campaigns Graphic Design High End Retouching Adobe Creative Suite