Rebecca Allen

Graphic Designer

London, Ontario, Canada
I have always loved design and I believe it has the power to change the world. My portfolio includes a wide range of Corporate Branding, Advertising and Illustration with some Web Design tossed in for good measure. I'm also experienced with a variety of software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver and Flash.

Work Experience

City Of Barrie

Summer Junior Graphic Designer

I was responsible for assisting the Senior Designer and providing a variety of successful design solutions. My projects included logos, signs, brochures, posters and advertisements. I also designed and maintained the City’s social media and researched current communication trends.
May 2009 - September 2009 Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Innova Medical

Junior Graphic Designer

I provided in-house design concepts for all corporate marketing needs. These projects included direct mail, logos, advertisements and brochures. I gained a lot of organizational skills from creating multiple displays for trade shows, while communicating with a variety of vendors.
January 2010 - March 2011 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HRDownloads

Graphic Designer

As the sole in-house graphic designer, it is my responsibility to coordinate multiple projects from conception to completion. I work closely with both the I.T. and Marketing departments to develop solutions for any print or web materials needed. Those responsibilities have allowed me to develop experience in coordinating with third party contractors, managing multiple deadlines, and working with a team in a fast-paced environment.
March 2011 - Present London, Ontario, Canada

Voxtropolis Toronto

Pro Bono Designer

For the past three years, I have been doing pro bono work for Voxtropolis TO, a nonprofit that supports local artists and a variety of causes around the world. My responsibilities consist of designing logos, posters and postcards to promote upcoming fundraising events.
April 2010 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tigerlily Graphics

Freelance Designer

In my spare time, I enjoy taking on fun projects that inspire me. I've created professional marketing material for several charities or non profits that I feel passionate about, as well as logos for start-up companies.
May 2009 - Present London, Ontario, Canada

Education

Georgian College Of Applied Arts And Technology

Graphic Design Diploma

September 2006 - April 2009 Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Languages

English (Native),
French (Beginner),

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Flash, Premiere Pro, QuarkXpress,