Michael Bax - Curriculum Vitae (Resumé)

74 Blake Street, Apartment 201, Barrie, Ontario – L4M 1J9
Home: 705-726-8112 - Email: mikebax@visuallytouched.com

SUMMARY

Graphic designer and web developer with more than eight years of professional experience in providing an extensive range of graphic design services including, design concepts, print layout and production and web ready graphic design. Known for working collaboratively with a variety of clients and developing unique, creative and effective solutions to satisfy print and web application requirements.

PRINCIPAL STRENGTHS

Creative graphic design solutions – working closely with clients through the initial design concept through to the production of print or web-ready graphic applications.
Web page development utilizing HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Java Script, Flash, Actionscript and today’s web standards.
Extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Golive, Dreamweaver and all MS Office products.
Working closely with clients and stakeholders to develop design concepts and marketing solutions to suit their individual needs.

EMPLOYMENT

Visually Touched Design Solutions - Proprietor
October 2003 – Present

Acquiring and maintaining a diverse client base
Abiding by clients requirements and existing materials
Development of graphic design solutions based on individual client needs, including:
pre-press, layout design (both print and web), web site design and development, graphic and animation design
Consulting with clients from various backgrounds to determine their graphic design requirements
Market research to ensure that proposed solutions are relevant in the current market place and will accurately address client needs
Development of corporate branding including, logos, insignia and corporate print material such as, business cards, letterhead and business plans
Provision of systems training and instructional materials for web-site maintenance and information updating
Routine maintenance and revisions on clients’ web sites including, data verification and validation

As the sole proprietor of Visually Touched Design Solutions I have prided myself on providing reliable and professional design solutions to my clients. By working collaboratively with my clients to accurately understanding their needs I am able to provide unique solutions to the individual needs of every client. I am responsible for all aspects of the development and design.

Zimmerman Rose Columbus - Design Associate / Web Developer
June 2002 – September 2003

Graphic design for print and web based applications
Web design
Web site maintenance and testing to ensure accurate data and valid links
Copy writing / proof reading
Market research to ensure that client needs are being addressed in a relevant manner
Interface design
Interactive design
Server maintenance
Search Engine Optimization to ensure that client web solutions are easily accessible during routine user searches
Pre-press and layout design for print projects

Though my position as “Design Associate” was diversified through many departments, my primary responsibility was for the web aspect of all clients’ projects. My responsibilities included: ensuring the accuracy of provided copy, maintaining content, replacing or upgrading graphics, links validation and verification, advertisement rotation, general site maintenance to ensure functionality, the development of design concepts, developing optimized graphics, building site, and placing it on the World Wide Web. I was also responsible for building and incorporating Flash elements for new and existing sites as means of site navigation, galleries or other components.

EDUCATION

Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario - Web Design and Production Post Graduate Diploma Program
2001-2002

Courses in Graphic Design, Web Site Planning, Web Site Marketing and Promotion, Project Management, Web Standards, Site Maintenance and Interactivity.
Graduated with Honors

Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario -3 Year Graphic Design Diploma Program
1999-2001

Courses in Typography, Graphic Design, Web Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Colour Theory, Digital Photography and Illustration.
Nominated for two graphic design scholarship shows
Dean’s List

Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario - Design & Visual Art Fundamentals Certificate Program
1997-1998

Courses in Fundamentals of Communications, Applied Design Studio, Fundamentals of Design, Fundamentals of Colour, Ideals and Imagery and Workplace Communications.
Dean’s List

SKILLS