Carrie Bloomfield


SKILL SUMMARY

- Nine years experience in web development, print design and multimedia production
- Expertise in graphic and web design software programs including: Adobe Creative Suite
  (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat Professional, Dreamweaver and Flash)
- Extensive visual art training
- Knowledge of HTML – CSS
- Expert use of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
- Proficient on Mac and Windows platform
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work well in a deadline driven and challenging environment


EXPERIENCE

Tribute Entertainment Media Group Inc. – Toronto, ON
June 2007- Present – Web/Graphic Designer/Desktop Publishing
- Work with editor to produce weekly e-newsletter, of current released movies, latest celebrity gossip and contests.
- Accomplished 20% open rate gain to newsletter, with new design and integrated promotional web media.
- Designed on-going contest banners in static, gif and flash animated formats.
- Build Micro Sites within the Tribute web site to advertise new movie releases. Sites included various special features;
   Un-cut trailers, Cast Interviews, Synopsis, Contest, and online game.
- Developed promotional special event web pages on Empire Theatre website for The Metropolitan Opera, WWE and Pre - recorded Concerts.
- Maintained highly regarded corporate standards for Warner Bros. Canada, Walt Disney, Universal Studios, and Sony Canada.
- Currently maintaining the following websites; tribute.ca, showcanada.ca, empiretheatres.com, and warnerbroscanada.com
- Desktop publishing/designer – Tribute magazine; layout and design of pages for monthly publication.

BestBuy Canada/Siberra Corp - Formally known as OpenGraphics Corporation – Brampton, ON
June 2000 – April 2006 – Web/Graphic Designer
- Designed consumer user friendly interface for futurephoto.ca online photo book creator.
- Designed themed insert templates for photo books.
- Built various consumer photo installer software CDs with software developers; Built flowing pages, designed the graphic content/cover art.
- Created start to finish templates for Photo Kiosk systems.
- Designed various types of print media; advertisements, brochures, stationery and business cards.
- Assisted in the creation of User Software Manuals and photo demo sites.
- Created collateral material for tradeshows and industry events.
- Managed numerous projects of various sizes simultaneously.
- Re-Designed and implemented new corporate identity for OpenGraphics Corp.

Semkhor Networks Inc. – Scarsdale, NY
Feb. 2002 - Mar 2003 – Freelance Web/Graphic Designer
- Designed web user interfaces towards targeted markets within martial arts.
- Created online advertisements to sell and advertise Martial Arts.
- Designed Magazine ads.
- Created online banner ads.

TrueSpectra Inc. – Toronto, ON
Feb 1999 - Jan 2000 – Graphic Designer
- Created and designed online product demos and proofs of concept.
- Executed the new corporate identity; promotional materials, stationery and business cards.
- Maintained graphics on web site, promotional materials for tradeshows and industry events.
- Worked with members of the marketing department and web development group to meet all their objectives.
- Supervised high school co-op students.


ADDITIONAL

Group Art Show – Toronto, ON
SquareFoot Art Show – 2008 – AWOL Gallery
-Submitted three pieces

Blaydon Public School – Toronto, ON
Spring 2007 – Artist
- Painted 8x10 feet children’s mural in main hallway of school, to promote unity within the school and community.

The Famous Jett Jackson III Productions Inc – Toronto, ON
April 2000 – Illustrator
- Selected artwork displayed on the Walt Disney television show, "The Famous Jett Jackson"

Arch-Cat Productions Inc. – Toronto, ON
December 2000 – Illustrator
- Selected artwork displayed in short film, "Vat'96"


EDUCATION

Sheridan College
Sept. 2005 – Continuing Education
Took various medical courses for personal interest
- Anatomy and Physiology – In-depth study of body systems and functions.
- Medical Terminology – Exploring the origin and composition of medical words, dealing with the major systems of the body.

Humber College
Sept. 2002 - Dec 2004 – Continuing Education
Advertising and Graphic Design Program
- Certificate presented
- Graduated with Honors

Sept. 2000 - Dec. 2000
Completed Beginners 3D Studio Max Course
- Certificate presented


HOBBIES & INTEREST

Arts & Culture – Painting, Drawing. Live music, Movies, Traveling. Currently learning Spanish.

Health & Wellness – Anatomy, Human functions and behaviors, Active lifestyle, Cooking and nutrition.