Responsible for overall visioning, creative development and standards of creative design within Atlas Graham.
Developing creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our strategy.
Developing the creative direction/execution of services, programs, or promotion of Atlas Graham.
Generating multiple concepts for campaigns and projects.
Managing multiple projects from concept through completion.

Working as part of the Marketing Team developing graphical layout and concepts across all printed materials.
Updating and developing various websites.
Packaging Design.
Liaising with outside vendors for printing requirements.
Working on multiple projects, prioritizing them to make sure deadlines are met.

Freelance designer based in Winnipeg, Canada with over 10 years experience in the design field. Worked and developed projects including Interactive TV portals, Web Design and Development, Usability Case Studies and curated large exhibitions from concept through to delivery.

Instructed students both technically and theoretically on subjects within design and presentation.
Provided software training sessions on HTML editing software’s including Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash.
Provided software training sessions in print related design using Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design.
Presented learning materials in various mediums - books, internet and audio and visual.

Instructed students on various computer software skills within Adobe CS4 Master Suite Package.
Provided in-depth training sessions on HTML editing software's including Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Director CS4.
Monitored student growth by calculated surveys and observance.
Participated in staff training sessions - leadership, communication development, and team building.
Organised work placements / experience with various agencies and companies including the Manchester Police.
Liaise with local universities to widen participation and develop Foundation Degree partnerships.
Present learning materials in various mediums - books, internet, audio, and visual drawings.
Assisted students in homework assignment, skills development, and career counseling.
Developing printed material for the college.

Building and developing convergence technology solutions for various clients.
Developer in Interactive TV platforms.
Usability case study developer.
Liasing closely with all development teams seeing projects through to their conclusions.
Liasing with clients.

Designing and building startup website's for local business's.
Liasing with Clients.
Delivering to very tight deadlines.
Helping support a European Funded course in Interactive Media.

This course allowed me to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to appreciate the place of my design and creativity skills in the Lifelong Learning sector, and the ability to identify my ongoing needs for professional development. In particular I learned how to play a full part in the teaching, administrative, and curriculum development activities of colleges or training organisations.

A broad and practical course geared towards the innovation and development of new product design including:-

3D Design Principles
3D Design Procedures and Practice
Design and Materials
User Centred Design
Professional Practice
Creative Contexts
Advanced Research Strategies

This course helped me to develop my critical and contextual practice, contemporary and innovative methodologies, cross-disciplinary and collaborative practices, and reflective studio-based practice.

This course is the start of my pursuit in a career in Art and Design. We were encouraged to explore taster workshops and complete assignments, prepare a portfolio for application to Higher Education as well as specialising in Fine Art, Fashion/Textiles, Graphics/Illustration or 3D Design and exhibiting their work.