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Summary of Qualifications:

- ORACLE Certified Associate
- Proficiency with both Macintosh and PC desktop operating systems
- Excellent computer and word processing skills
- Proficiency in Windows and all Microsoft Office products.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, FlashCS, Dreamweaver CS, Microsoft Front Page
- Working knowledge of Premier, Fireworks and other interactive content
creation tools
- HTML, XML, Javascript, ASP.NET, VBScript
- Experienced in working internationally, in non-English speaking environments- Strong customer service orientation
- Solid analytical, organization and communication skills, excellent telephone manner
- Strong internet research and navigation skills
- Ability to work and thrive in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment
- Dedication to continuous learning

Education/Training:

2005
Hitec Institute – Toronto, Canada
ORACLE 9i:
Intro to SQL; Database Fundamentals I; Backup and Recovery; Performance Tuning

2001 – 2002
FDM Group - Frankfurt aM, Germany
International IT Services - Staffing Professional Services Training
Courses: UNIX, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML.

2000
First Interactive Computer College-Toronto,
Canada
Computer Graphic/ Web Design
Courses: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash,
Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Quark, ImageReady,
Premier, Indesign.

1996 – 1999
Ontario College of Art and Design - Toronto,
Canada
Painting, Drawing, B/W and Color Photography

1991 – 1995
University of Toronto - Toronto, Canada
Environmental Management
Art History

Employment History:

2006 - 2007
Manulife Financial
Contract - Web Developer - 6 months
Projects: Manulife Bermuda site, JHM Group site
Full business requirements for both projects, migrating and creating content using Vignette v6. create content for Manulife Bemuda site using Photoshop and FrontPage, testing of both sites.

2005
CGI
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Contract - Content Migration
Manulife Finacial Intranet
Using Vignette Content Management Application to migrate content from US site to Canadian MF Central site.

2000 –
Freelance graphic designer.
Frankfurt, Germany/Toronto, Canada
Clients: --
Hugh's Room Restaurant & Entertainment Lounge
Bently Quast Photographs
Konstrukt Architekten Ingenieure
Learn Away International Student Services
Melwood Cutlery

1997 – 1999
C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures Inc. - Toronto, Canada
Film and Television Production
Worked with animators and art department co-ordinating CGI effects for feature films, and animated TV series.
--Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Liaison for production
Responsible for the preparation of various memos, forms and requisitions, scripts/script breakdowns, production schedules, ordering audio and videotape stock and the preparation and circulation of work-in-progress tapes.
Assisted Art Department in research and selection of audio and visual elements.
Under the ultimate responsibility of the Producer/Director, was responsible for program timings, continuity, editing scripts, shot lists and release forms, and noting time codes

1996 – 1997
C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures Inc. – Toronto, Canada
Executive Assistant
--Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts receivable/payable
Tax remissions
Bank reconciliation
Coordinating all travel arrangements, meetings and schedules for CEO, CFO and other executives
Production scheduling
Reception
General office management