Davis Carr
Freelance Graphic Artist
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
902 403 9389
be.net/dvscarr
Recent university grad looking for work, internships, volunteer opportunities in Ottawa, Ontario starting May 1.
Work Experience
Citizens Academy Ottawa
Media Arts Consultant
As Media Arts Consultant for CA, I am responsible for creating their brand identity, including logo, letterhead, and other documentation. I work closely with the board members to create a design, from scratch, that matches their mission statement and ethical requirements. I have also taken on Administrative duties.
March 2012
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
King's Student's Union
Yearbook Editor
As editor of The Record, the UKC Yearbook, I am in charge of all aspects of design, content, and publication. It is a one-woman job, one that I am tackling all on my own. I am responsible for layout design, content, photography, and production.
April 2011
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Nova Scotia, Canada
The Watch
Production Manager
Responsible for layout design and publication of the UKC monthly newsmagazine, The Watch.
September 2011
- April 2012
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
University Of King's College
Summer Student --- Facilities Department
Part of a crew of six students hired for summer upkeep and repairs. Duties included: mowing the lawn, yard work, painting university buildings and residences, and other manual labour.
May 2011
- August 2011
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
University Of King's College
Research Assistant
to Georgy Levit, Dipl. (St. Petersburg), Dr. rer. nat. (Oldenburg), Associate Professor. Duties included: research (Internet, library, archival, database), copy-editing academic papers, data management, photocopying and scanning
September 2010
- May 2011
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
University Of King's College
Patrol
April 2010
- January 2012
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Centretown Citizens Of Ottawa Corporation
Administration Assistant
For the summers of 2009 and 2010 I worked as an Admin Assistant for CCOC, a not-for-profit housing company. During this time, I performed a variety of tasks, including record management, organizing files, archival maintenance, drafting letters and memos, data entry. In 2010 I was in charge of a sign audit of all CCOC buildings. I worked independently to compile an archive of the state of signs at all CCOC buildings. I also took digital photos to accompany my audit. I was responsible for all aspects of the project, from creating the archive to providing my own means of transportation.
May 2009
- August 2010
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Education
University Of King's College
Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours
Graduating with a Combined Honours in English and Contemporary Studies from Dalhousie University and the University of King's College.
September 2008
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
French (Beginner),
Awards
King's Student's Union
Danielle Derks Award for Hitherto Unrecognized Contributions to King's
2012
King's Student's Union
Gold K-Pin Award for Extreme Levels of Extracurricular Involvement
2012
King's Student's Union
Silver K-Pin Award for High Levels of Extracurricular Involvement
2011
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Book Design,
Branding Packages,
Business Card Design,
Journal Design,
Logo Design,
Magazine Design,
Poster Design,
Publications
Hinge, Journal of the Contemporary Studies Program 2012