Christina Twidale

Objectives

Throughout my education and experience, I have developed a passion for graphic design and all the creative chaos that goes along with it. I thrive under pressure and multi-tasking is second nature! An honors graduate of the Digital Art and Design program at Thompson Rivers University. I am an avid Mac/PC user with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. I also possess strong knowledge in Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash.

Skills

• Graphic Design

  Intermediate
  Years of Experience: 3 years
  • Software Programs: Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • QuarkXpress
  • InDesign
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
  • Macromedia Flash MX
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Office: Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • and Access Platform/Operating Systems: Mac
  • PC

Work Experience

• Graphic Design

  - Present
  WebFX Consulting Inc.
  Redmond, Washington, United States

  Overview:

  • Provide creative services in deadline driven environment

  • Carry initial concept to finished production

  • Visually problem solve while working within given constraints, including scope, timeline, and budget of project to arrive at sound conclusions

  • Practice strong interpersonal skills in a team environment, while demonstrating ability to work independently

  • Client relations

  • Manage clerical/administrative duties

  Role:

  • Brand identity

  • Print collateral

  • Typography

  • Color correction/photo manipulation

  • Digital prepress

  • Information architecture

  • Website design

• Volunteer Graphic Designer

  Food Action Centre/Kamloops Food Bank
  Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

  Overview:

  • Initial client rapport was established when my logo design was selected

  • Enhanced profile of the non-profit organization

  • Applied improved identity across all aspects of promotional materials

  Role:

  • Brand identity

  • Print collateral

  • Typography

  • Color correction/photo manipulation

  • Digital prepress

  • Information architecture

  • Website design

Academic Background

• Thompson Rivers University
  Kamloops, United States
  Major: Digital Art & Design
  Graduated with honors
• Thompson Rivers University
  Kamloops, Canada
  Major: Applied Computing

Professional Awards

• Kamloops Select Auto

  Drove team and won final website redesign for Kamloops Select Auto

• Food Action Cenre

  logo chosen over 50 other student submissions

• Canadian Millennium Excellence Award

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