T: 647-898-8087 E: danygehshan@rogers.com W: www.dany-art.com
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Illustration
· Proficient with traditional & digital media, in a wide variety of art styles
· Creates conceptual, commercial & editorial illustrations as per project requirements
· Designs characters & their environments (e.g. Children’s Books, Comics & Film, including storyboards)
· Delivers work complete & in a timely manner
Logo:
· Creates visually unique logos due to conceptual illustration training & skill
· Develops Logos through careful research & study of client’s & commission’s needs
Design:
· Comprehensive knowledge of design & layout principles & techniques
· Designs: Business Cards, Brochures, Programmes, Books, Booklets & other promotional print media
· Prepares files for pre-press working closely with Printers to ensure accuracy and detail
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Freelance Illustration & Design 2002 – Present
Providing creative visual solutions to clients, specializing in editorial, commercial & conceptual Illustration and Design.
· Consults with clients to assess the nature of the commission
· Builds & Maintains client relationships
· Oversees all stages of production, from Concept to Print
· Notable clients include:
- The Toronto Star
- Baxter Pharmaceuticals
- 3-Day Novel
CDW Canada November 2010 – June 2011
Corporate Accounts Manager
· Generates leads
· Builds client relationships
· Closing sales
· Manages SMB Enterprise accounts
Oakville Academy for the Arts April 2008 – April 2009
Cartooning & Fine Arts Instructor
· Taught cartoon illustration and story techniques to children
· Instructed in a wide variety of traditional dry & wet media
· Self-Designed Curriculum
Clarkson Music Theatre September 2006 – December 2008
Marketing Director
· Collaborated with Production Team on Marketing Concepts
· Produced all Promotional Media (posters, flyers, postcards, programmes)
· Maintained CMT’s Brand Identity
Euro RSCG Life Healthcare Advertising Montréal June – September 2002
Intern
· Active member of the Creative Team
· Developed advertising concepts
· Rendered Rough Concept Illustrations & Layouts, digitally and otherwise
· Responsible for image data conversion & filing
EDUCATION
Sheridan College August 2010
Web Authoring, Dreamweaver
· HTML & CSS through Adobe’s Dreamweaver Application
Ontario College of Art & Design 1999 – 2005
Communication & Design
· Majored In Illustration
· Completed & Received Bachelor’s Degree in Design (BDes) in 2005
· Recipient: Patricia Watt Award
SKILLS & RECOGNITION
· Drawing & Painting
· Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
· Final Cut Express 4
· American Illustration 23 – Chosen
· Applied Arts Photography & Illustration Annual – Selected
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST