Biography
Michelle Andrews || Graphic & Web Designer
Toronto, Ontario
416.660.1473
mandrews@insomniacdeziner.com
About me
My name is Michelle. I have been working as a graphic & web designer for over 5 years.
Skill Set
Creative, high achiever, self motivated, results oriented team player
Enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated
Strong analytical skills with the ability to focus on details identify a problem and propose a solution
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate efficiently across various organizational departments
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to formulate and present ideas effectively
Exceptional understanding of user interface design Exceptional understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other Web 2.0 technologies
Create and turn PSD designs into web pages using HTML, JavaScript, CSS and Flash
Strong knowledge of creative based programs Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash & Actionscript
Exceptional understanding of fundamental design disciplines, such as composition, color theory, typography and animation
Knowledgeable in the principals of good user interface design such as consistency, discovery, simplicity and usability
Highly creative and innovative, a strategic "out of the copy" thinker and solution seeker
Design Experience
Crosscap Media
Role
Graphic & Web Designer
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Duration
Aug – Sept 09 - Contract
Website
http//crosscap.com
Responsibilities
Design and development of flash-based interactive advertisements for multi-channel marketing campaigns
Micro-sites, banners and rich media banners built using AS 2.0 & 3
Animations created using Flash
Create and build designs into web pages using HTML, JavaScript & CSS
Design of various marketing material for various Fortune 500 companies in retail, consumer products and tourism
Insomniac Deziner
Role
Freelance Graphic & Web Designer
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
2004 - 2010
Website
http//insomniacdeziner.com/
Responsibilities
Mock up designs for websites
HTML & CSS websites
Microsites
e-Newsletters
Rich Media Banners
Flash based websites
AS 2.0 and 3.0
Xml image galleries
Jquery galleries
Brand Idenity, logo design and marketing
Site navigation and archietechture
Animation created using Flash
Design and develop websites using HTML, JavaScript & CSS
Transcontinental
Role
Graphic Web Designer
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
Aug – Sept 09 - Contract
Website
http://www.transcontinental.com/
Responsibilities
Deisgn of banner ads
Illustration
MacLaren McCann
Role
Web Production Artist
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
June 09 again in Aug 09 - Contract
Website
http://maclaren.com/
Responsibilities
Responsible for image optimization and production of images for GM South Africa
Ganz Interactive - Webkinz Jr
Role
Flash Designer
Location
Woodbridge, Ontario
Duration
Sept 08 – March 09
Website
http://www.webkinzjr.com/
Responsibilities
Involved in design and creation of online kids games
Responsible for development and design of creative
Creation of ideas through story boards
Responsible for development of flash-based demos using AS 2.0
Involved in design and implementation of Parents Area – internal content management system used by parents to control various elements of webkinz experience
Fifth P Solutions
Role
Creative Development Associate
Location
Mississauga, Ontario
Duration
Aug 09
May - June 09
June 07 – April 08
Website
http//www.fifthp.com
Responsibilities
Responsible for development and design of creative
Illustration of various creative
Assisted in development and maintenance of flash-based e-learning modules
Project lead on Honda account – responsible for developing and maintain client initiatives within strict timelines, creation of 34 mini modules in both French and English these modules were created using Flash and xml driven data
Experience developing audio driven courses with an avatar
Experience implementing designs in Lectora
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of everyday tasks
FiveTool Software
Role
Graphic & Web Designer
Location
Whitby, Ontario
Duration
January 06 – May 07
Website
http//fivetoolsoftware.com/
Responsibilities
Responsible for front end design and development
Image galleries and animations created using Flash
Worked closely with the clients throughout various stages of projects
Education
Practical Actionscript
Description
1 day workshop on practical Actionscript 3.0
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
April 2010
YYZ New Toronto Group Flash CS3: Action Script 3.0
Description
3 day course on Actionscript 0.3
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
April 2010
International Academy of Design
Description
Digital Media/Multimedia Design
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
October 2003 - June 2004
Georgian College
Description
Graphic Design
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
September 2000 - April 2003
Georgian College
Description
Design Fundamentals
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Duration
September 1997 - April 1998