:: Juliana du Pree ::

profile
Enthusiastic • Creative • Hard-working • Reliable • Personable

skills
• Art direction
• Layout and typography
• B/W photography & illustration
• Communication and organization
• Extensive experience with the Macintosh platform
• Adept with industry-standard software

qualifications
• Graphic Design Supervisor with over 5 years experience, responsible for all aspects of the company’s visual communication strategy, campaign development, and advertising plans for over 20 services.
• Bachelor of Design, University education in visual communication theories and practices.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of industry-standard software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PageMaker, Premiere, Macromedia Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion a wide variety of projects, ranging from simple newspaper ads to extensive province wide marketing campaigns.
• Extensive managerial experience with both full and part-time employees.
• A team player with a strong work ethic.

experience
Senior Designer & Project Manager
Top Draw Inc. Edmonton, Alberta
March 2006 to present
• Resposibilities include: managing timelines & budgets, preparing proposals, client communications and meetings.
• Working with clients to produce a variety of design projects, including: corporate branding, promotional items and web site designs.

Supervisor - Graphic Design
University of Alberta Students’ Union. Edmonton, Alberta
May 2000 to March 2006
• Worked with clients from concept to completion of design projects, in both print and web formats.
• Produced and managed ads in the bi-weekly Gateway newspaper.
• Managed campaign sized design projects.
• Managed all design staff and budget.
• Implemented and maintained visual identity standards.
• Saved $20,000 on the production of the Student Handbook through revamped design and improved quoting practices.

Principal
BigDog Media. Edmonton, Alberta
July 2002 to present
• Provided freelance graphic design services.
• Worked with clients from concept to completion of design projects, in both print and web formats utilizing standards based design.
• Previous collaborative efforts with companies such as red engine inc. and whitematter development.
• Clients have included the Alberta Liberal Party, Fringe Theatre Adventures, Pharmacists Association of Alberta, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Association (Canada) and others.

Apprentice dancer
Hartford Ballet Company. Hartford, CT USA
June 1994 to May 1995
• Rehearsed and performed in the ballets Western Symphony, The Nutcracker, Billy the Kid, and Coppelia.
• Performed and under-studied roles beyond the apprentice position.
• Toured to various cities in the Northeastern United States.

Graduate dancer
Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
October 1992 to June 1994.
• Rehearsed and performed in La Bayadere, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Spirit of the Pipes.
• Toured to cities in Canada and the United States.

education
Bachelor of Design with Distinction
University of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta.
May 2000.
Specialization in Visual Communication Design. This incorporated courses in:
• Concepts, theories and systems of Visual Communication Design;
• Photography and image creation in electronic media;
• Advanced typography;
• Information design;
• Multimedia concepts and production;
• Web design; and,
• Design management.
• Additional classes in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Accounting, Economics, Art History, Design History (two levels), Roman Civilization, and Roman Art and Architecture.

Certificate in Dance
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Professional Division. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• July 1989 to June 1993. Graduated in June of 1993 with professional training in Classical Ballet, Character, Modern Dance, and Jazz styles of dance.

Continuing Education
Ongoing
• Courses taken in Macromedia Flash development, writing for advertising, and ongoing learning in standards based web design and Cascading Style Sheets.

interests
• Danced ballet for the last 20 years, both professionally and recreationally.
• Active membership with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Association (Canada). Previous Editor of the PWCA(C) national quarterly newsletter: The Corgi Courier. Breeding, showing, and training dogs.
• Hobbies also include photography, oil and acrylic painting, and pointillism.


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My Resume The story so far My resume		profile Enthusiastic • Creative • Hard-working • Reliable • Personable skills • Art direction • Layout and typography • B/W photography & illustration • Communication and organization • Extensive experience with the Macintosh platform • Adept with industry-standard software qualifications • Graphic Design Supervisor with over 5 years experience, responsible for all aspects of the company’s visual communication strategy, campaign development, and advertising plans for over 20 services. • Bachelor of Design, University education in visual communication theories and practices. • Extensive experience and knowledge of industry-standard software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PageMaker, Premiere, Macromedia Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and Microsoft Office. • Successful completion a wide variety of projects, ranging from simple newspaper ads to extensive province wide marketing campaigns. • Extensive managerial experience with both full and part-time employees. • A team player with a strong work ethic. experience Senior Designer & Project Manager Top Draw Inc. Edmonton, Alberta March 2006 to present • Resposibilities include: managing timelines & budgets, preparing proposals, client communications and meetings. • Working with clients to produce a variety of design projects, including: corporate branding, promotional items and web site designs. Supervisor - Graphic Design University of Alberta Students’ Union. Edmonton, Alberta May 2000 to March 2006 • Worked with clients from concept to completion of design projects, in both print and web formats. • Produced and managed ads in the bi-weekly Gateway newspaper. • Managed campaign sized design projects. • Managed all design staff and budget. • Implemented and maintained visual identity standards. • Saved $20,000 on the production of the Student Handbook through revamped design and improved quoting practices. Principal BigDog Media. Edmonton, Alberta July 2002 to present • Provided freelance graphic design services. • Worked with clients from concept to completion of design projects, in both print and web formats utilizing standards based design. • Previous collaborative efforts with companies such as red engine inc. and whitematter development. • Clients have included the Alberta Liberal Party, Fringe Theatre Adventures, Pharmacists Association of Alberta, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Association (Canada) and others. Apprentice dancer Hartford Ballet Company. Hartford, CT USA June 1994 to May 1995 • Rehearsed and performed in the ballets Western Symphony, The Nutcracker, Billy the Kid, and Coppelia. • Performed and under-studied roles beyond the apprentice position. • Toured to various cities in the Northeastern United States. Graduate dancer Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company. Winnipeg, Manitoba. October 1992 to June 1994. • Rehearsed and performed in La Bayadere, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Giselle, and Spirit of the Pipes. • Toured to cities in Canada and the United States. education Bachelor of Design with Distinction University of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta. May 2000. Specialization in Visual Communication Design. This incorporated courses in: • Concepts, theories and systems of Visual Communication Design; • Photography and image creation in electronic media; • Advanced typography; • Information design; • Multimedia concepts and production; • Web design; and, • Design management. • Additional classes in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Accounting, Economics, Art History, Design History (two levels), Roman Civilization, and Roman Art and Architecture. Certificate in Dance Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Professional Division. Winnipeg, Manitoba. • July 1989 to June 1993. Graduated in June of 1993 with professional training in Classical Ballet, Character, Modern Dance, and Jazz styles of dance. Continuing Education Ongoing • Courses taken in Macromedia Flash development, writing for advertising, and ongoing learning in standards based web design and Cascading Style Sheets. interests • Danced ballet for the last 20 years, both professionally and recreationally. • Active membership with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Association (Canada). Previous Editor of the PWCA(C) national quarterly newsletter: The Corgi Courier. Breeding, showing, and training dogs. • Hobbies also include photography, oil and acrylic painting, and pointillism.