Skill Set

10+ years experience in graphic design, web design, website creation and maintenance.
8+ years experience with forum moderation and administration.

Experienced in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Coreldraw, Flash, Paintshop Pro, Painter, HTML, CSS, Freehand, Premiere, OpenCanvas, CorelDraw, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiar with both Macs and PCs.  Created advertisements for clients for printed directory books as well as assisted in the layout of printed directory books.  Designed brochures, business cards, flyers, stickers and other printed promotional materials. Designed ads and acted as editor for magazine articles: see Publication Samples.

Also specializes in WordPress theme customization and training sessions in general WordPress useage. Trained in Search Engine Optimization and marketing tools such as social media and blogging.

Art school training in design, typography, layout planning and complex colour theory and the use of traditional media such as watercolour, ink illustration, acrylic, lithography, etching, woodcut printing, bronze-casting,  silicone-casting, polymer clay and various jewelry-making techniques.

Worked as a vendor at a variety of large trade shows and conventions such as FanExpo and AnimeNorth. Experienced with researching costs and options for getting specific products made, to make informed decisions that balance best materials versus price practicality. Acted as spokesperson and setting up the necessary materials, including knowledge of banner stands and other promotional items.

Experienced with photography including variety of camera brands (Canon preferred), lighting and other staging techniques. Product photography and nature photography are particular specialities, including digital post-production editing and clean-up.