Melanie D. Smith Portfolio; Graphic Design, Website Design; Photography

PROFILE

Creative Graphic Designer with unique eye catching design through the use of graphics, website design, layout design, and photography. Staying committed every detail each step of the way, no matter how small, while keeping open and close communication with to achieve the highest quality product and reaching all potential goals. Accustomed to deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements. Praised for design work with all forms of media including print, web, and branding.

EXPERIENCE

May 2009 – Present INFORMATION AND MEDIA SPECIALIST Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC); St. John’s, NL

	Design and produce of a variety of materials including print, electronic, marketing, multimedia and promotional display and such as videos, advertising, trade show materials, logo designs, posters, brochures, clipart, character development, signage, banners, forms, corporate PowerPoints, etc.
	Management and redesign of the WDRC's website and intranet applications – www.wrdc.nf.ca
	Ensure presentation of a consistent visual image in WRDC's web-based and other materials by promoting uniform fonts, formatting icons, images, layout techniques, and modularization.
	Oversee/Manage the development of WRDC's database; Data entry and output for WRDC database
	Manage the use of WRDC's server and training
	Perform technical support for staff both in-house and in satellite offices
	Develop content and provide support for various WRDC and WRDC-ERC programs i.e.: Techsploration: Newfoundland & Labrador
	Branding and re-development of new WRDC logo and office materials.
	Organization and documentation of Educational Resource Centre library materials
	Develop privacy policy manual and various forms for WRDC organization

April 2008 – Present GRAPHIC DESIGER/WEB DEVELOPER Freelance Design; St. John's, NL

	Create, design and modify according to client specifications. i.e.: Logo development, CD jackets, promotional posters, brochures, advertisements.
	Prepare artwork printing process from start to final product.
	Design graphic layout and elements and development of websites.
	Develop graphic, audio and video materials.
	Program HTML and JavaScript coding. i.e.: www.newfoundlandlawyers.com; www.jillbanfield.com; and nlpinkpages.com

November 2008 – May 2009 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Marine Institute of MUN; St. John’s, NL

	Create and design a variety of materials for print, electronic, marketing, promotional and display.
	Prepare and create graphical templates for use in print and promotional materials
	Perform aspects of production including image selection, colour profiles, file formats and related steps.
	Develop layout and format standards for magazine publication. i.e.: The Bridge Magazine

January. 2006 – October 2008 GRAPHIC DESIGNER/LAYOUT ARTIST/WEBSITE DESIGNER TRINAV Group of Companies; St. John’s, NL

	Create and design advertisements & elements to unite layout.
	Design magazine layouts in process colour, B&W and Spot colour.
	Develop graphic and layout elements and to unite companies various departments.
	Design and implement various company marketing tools. i.e.: media kits, websites, brochures, business cards, letterheads, etc.
	General monthly website maintenance, updates and design i.e.: The Navigator Magazine
	General maintenance on sister companies sites and redesign i.e.: The Navigator Magazine; TRI NAV Marine Brokerage; TRI NAV Fisheries Consultants; TRI NAV Marine Design; Athearn Marine Agency

January 2006 – July 2008 GRAPHIC DESIGNER/LAYOUT ARTIST Business Post; St. John’s, NL

	Create and design advertisements & elements to unite layout.
	Design newspaper layouts in process colour, B&W and Spot
	Design and implement company marketing tools. i.e.: media kits, brochures, flyers, business cards, letterheads, etc.

January 2001 – January 2006 GRAPHIC ARTIST URG Graphics Inc.; Mississauga, ON

	Scan and colour-correct client-supplied artwork.
	Create and design according to client specifications.
	Modify and re-calibrate designs as specified by client.
	Separate and trap colours in preparation for offset print process.
	Prepare artwork for spot-colour and process printing

October 2000 – December 2000 WEB DESIGNER JATech Solutions; Scarborough, ON

	Design and develop client websites.
	Create and optimized all site graphics.
	Program HTML and JavaScript coding.
	Design custom corporate logos.

VOLUNTEER WORK

October 2000 – December 2000 GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEB DESIGNER Volunteer; St. John's, NL
	Four panel brochure development for NL Health Coalition Design
	Logo development for Happy Feet Learning Centre and NL Health Coalition
	Book layout and design – 40th Wedding Anniversary.
	Website design and development www.dungarvan.ca

EDUCATION

September 1998 - June 2000 College of the North Atlantic(CNA); Clarenville, NL
	3.62 GPA
	DIPLOMA; Multimedia Communications - Internet Development

September 2010- November 2010 Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador – Life Long Learning; St. John’s, NL
	LEVEL 1: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA1)

March 2011 - June 2011 Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador – Life Long Learning; St. John’s, NL
	CERTIFICATE: PHP & MySQL Introduction

PLATFORMS/SOFTWARE

Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, Adobe Fireworks CS5, Quark Express 6.0, Adobe Indesign CS, Corel Draw 10, Macromedia Director 6.5, Adobe Flash CS5, Macromedia Extreme 3D2, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, AVS Video Editor, Sony Sound Forge 7.0 Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.

SKILLS

Graphic illustration and design, website development and design, website maintenance, layout design, report formatting, logo and icon design, data archival, finishing of various in-house print media, image enhancement and restoration, multimedia production, colour and tone separation, colour manipulation, masking, colour matching, pre-engraving preparation, trapping, scanning, digital and film photography, browser and platform compatibility verification.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.