Career Objective

To further my career in the Graphic Design industry where my skill, experience and attention to detail can be utilized. Looking for the opportunity to apply my passion and skill to create compelling graphics that sell.

Kevin Commerford
kcommerford.wordpress.com 416.998.9596 21 Lascelles Blvd Toronto, ON kcommerford1983@gmail.com

Professional Experience
Graphic Designer & Print Production Lead Toronto, ON Xerox (Royal LePage) 2009 - Present

Exceeded monthly revenue goals by 110% for the first half of 2012 Constantly juggle multiple projects and utilize my time management skills Create effective designs and provide prompt print services for four Royal LePage offices employing over 150 potential clients Create marketing material that is branded to individual clients Brand develop each new client; Logo, colours and business cards to start Design, print and cut; feature sheets, CMAs, brochures, business cards and other any promotional material for my clients in a timely manner Design monthly newsletters that are either printed on site, or coordinate third party printer for large volumes Design and update clients banners and other images for web Colour enhance photographs in Adobe Photoshop Responsible for ordering supplies and completing maintenance on printer Responsible for recording all billing/invoices Maintain a positive working relationship with each individual client Work to grow the business and increase revenue for both Xerox & Royal LePage

Production Lead/Junior Designer Toronto, ON

Xerox (Fairmont Royal York Hotel) 2009 - 2011

Designing and printing client Power Point presentation slides Producing posters, handbooks, menus and other internal hotel documents Printing and Mounting posters of varying sizes from 11 x 17 to 34 x 54 Responsible for routine maintenance on two Xerox printers Provide excellent customer service to hotel guests Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Acrobat Reader, Command WorkStation

Skills & Knowledge

Relevant
Mac

Illustrator

Indesign

Lead Pressman Mississauga, ON

Topknotch Prep & Print 2007 - 2009

Simultaneously operated two Xerox machines Docucolour 5000, 700 Worked with 4 colour 34 DI printing press, UV coating machine, Cannon Ink Jet printer Imposed client files to maximize printing efficiency on a minimum number of sheets Send files from Rampage to press for print Responsible for signing off print and digital jobs according to proof, layout and colour accuracy Cut and prepared paper for Press and Digital print machines Completed cutting for finished print jobs Professionally package jobs for delivery to client under tight deadlines Identified technical issues and problem solved through troubleshooting

Web Based Design Photoshop CS5 Critical Thinker HTML Brand Development Social Media Design Wordpress Outsourcing Quark Time Management

Vectors
CMYK PC Fast

Multi-Task

Acrobat Pro Power Point

Education
Print Media Diploma Ottawa, ON Algonquin College 2003 - 2006

Turnaround
RGB Cutting

Outlook

Dreamweaver
Finishing

Fast Paced

Additional Information
Basic HTML skills Passionate about producing highest-quality of work Strong interpersonal skills with both clients and colleagues Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced work environment Comfortable with working on both PC and Mac computer platforms Positive working attitude

Bindery
Print Experience

Keyboard Shortcuts

CS3 Photo Enhancing