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Kris Trudeau
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    • print design
    • logo development
    • image manipulation
    • stationary packages
    • vector illustration
    • large format
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Objective

To obtain a position with an organization where I can use my website and graphic design skills in either a creative, managerial or educational aspect.

Professional Snapshot

  • Over 12 years of graphic and web design experience.
  • Broad knowledge base: strong coding abilities, print skills, brand management and strategies for advertising.
  • Strong management and project management abilities.
  • Organized, transparent, process driven design workflows

Professional Skills

Web

  • Fluent in CSS, HTML and XHTML.
  • Have experience designing around ASP, ASPX, ASP.NET and PHP. Familiar with Javascript, XML.
  • Create and maintain attractive, functional, efficient websites.
  • Able to communicate and illustrate concepts through use wireframes, flowcharts and storyboards.
  • Ensure consistent look and feel by following clients' branding existing guidelines.

Design


Brand management, websites, various print projects (brochures, business cards, folders, books, etc.), large format graphics, image manipulation, flash animations, vector illustrations, video editing, e-magazines, etc.
  • Believe firmly that good design makes good business sense.
  • Design attractive solutions regardless of budget.
  • Designs appropriate for clients' industry and message.
  • Work within clients budget, choosing resources that exceed clients' expectations.

Print

  • Solid knowledge of print process; produces effective, efficient and cost effective solutions that maximize budget and minimize paper waste.
  • Understanding of printing mechanics: resolution, colour space, spot and process, separations, imposition, colour accuracy, press plates and film stripping. (for what that's worth)
  • Develop logos and logo standards documents, ensuring clients' maintain consistency.

Management and PM

  • Estimate, write quotes and responses to requests for proposals.
  • Developing and implementing measurable, process-driven practices.
  • Interview, hire, mentor and review creative staff: full time, students, or freelance talent.
  • Manage, schedule, delegate projects.
  • Assess project and department profitability.
  • Manage projects from beginning to end; both solo and collaborative.
  • Determine project scope, project plan, schedule work; follow up.
  • Ensured projects stayed on budget: financially, in time and scope.

Miscellaneous

  • Internal morale studies, customer service assessment, conflict resolution.
  • Copy write website text for clients.
  • Teach design programs.
  • Develop advertising campaign strategies.

Work Experience

Apptius Computer Solutions
senior web/graphic designer / consultant
August 2009 to present
Total Print and Communications
senior web/graphic designer promoted to Department Manager
March 2009 to July 2009
Rainy Day
senior web/graphic designer promoted to Creative Department Manager
November 2005 to February 2009
MyRealPage.com
website / graphic designer
October 2003 to November 2005
Wendy's Restaurants, Winnipeg
assistant manager
December 1999 to September 2004
Christian Press
graphic designer
2002 to 2003
Embassy Graphics
preflight operator
2000 to 2002

Education

Applied Multimedia Training Centre
multimedia design and communcation
1999 to 2000
Red River College
business administration
1998 to 2003
Sanford Collegiate
high school
1992 to 1996



"  ...able to take the initiative with litle direction, and I am very pleased with the end result."
Steven Fletcher
Minister of State for Democratic Reform
"  Kris is a team player and works at creating a positive working atmosphere within the department."
Lindsay Duke
Editor, Studio Productions
"  ...Corporate Marketing Representative... couldn't put down the professional quality of your work."
Past District Manager
Wendy's Restaurants

Volunteer Work

Condo Corp 505
Secretary of condo board.
Maggie's Walk
Fundraiser website for cleft palate surgeries in developing countries.
  • Content Management
  • Website Development

Urban Youth Adventures
Organization providing core Winnipeg youth with programming to foster self-esteem and life coping skills.
  • Event Photography
  • Website Development
  • Graphic Design

2008 Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships
Taekwondo qualifier for Commonwealth Games.
  • Event Photography
  • Graphic Design

Christmas Cheerboard
Winnipeg-based Christmas charity.
  • Hamper Delivery

Sandbagging
Manitoba's favourite springtime sport.
  • Hamper Delivery

Skills

Software:
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Quark Xpress
Visual Studio
SharePoint
SharePoint Designer
Windows OS
Mac OS
FF/IE/Chrome/Safari/Opera
FTP
Flightcheck
Web-based Tools:
Google Analytics
Google Adwords
Facebook Ads
RSS
Firebug
Plesk
Languages:
CSS
HTML/XHTML
Javascript (modify)

Have experience around: Expressions Blend & Web
XML, PHP
ASP, ASPX, ASP.NET
IIS 6 and 7
Additional:
SEO
Copywriting
Photography
Marketing Plans