Work History

I have been a freelance designer for most of my career. I am available for in-house or at-home contract work.  I have developed extensive marketing materials, both electronic and print, for many clients, including:
  • Environment Canada
  • NRC
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • Eastern Ontario Model Forest
  • Ontario Woodlot Association
  • Essential Skills Software, Toronto, Ontario, Developers of remedial software for elementary schools in North America
  • Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Winchester, Ontario
  • Arnprior Regional Health, Arnprior, Ontario
  • Ch Four Biogas
  • International Maple Syrup Institute
  • Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association
  • Ontario Storytellers
  • Gordon Harrison Gallery
  • PSAC
  • CUPE

Work Ethic

  • Self starter, work with minimal supervision, project management skills, responsible individual, organized, attentive to details, punctual, reliable
  • My personal integrity and work ethic contribute towards my value as a team member.
  • Work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • I am experienced in working under the time constraints in today’s print and design market, both from a deadline and a budgeting perspective.
  • Team player - I enjoy supplying services tailored to meet the needs of any firm.
  • Discretion - I am experienced working in an environment where discretion and professionalism are the norm.
  • I work quickly and efficiently, from concept through production.  I provide detailed accounts of time spent, and can provide estimates of time required before your project begins.

Other Interests

To round out the picture, here are a few of my other interests:
  • Jazz vocalist, working with a trio out of Kemptville called Jazz Latte
  • Board Member/Webmaster, JazzWorks Canada
  • Choral singer, Village Voyces and Spencerville Community Choir
  • Artist and art teacher, working in acrylics for the most part
  • Four grandchildren, all girls :)
  • In the past I have been an aerobics instructor, soccer player, marathon runner. I still workout, though!
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While I love to paint, it is still refreshing just to site down and create a lovely drawing!