Hello, i’m Heather Graham.
Web & graphic designer working as a co-owner, subcontractor and freelancer.
Experience
Co-owner
January 2016 – Present
Feather and Line, Hamilton, Ontario
- Consults with clients across a range of industries to understand their business and project requirements in order to develop branding, WordPress websites and design assets that are thoughtful and strategic
- Designed and developed the website for The Westdale Theatre (a local landmark), using WordPress which integrated a dynamic events calendar with online ticket sales and a membership program
- Re-developed the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapy’s WordPress website to include a subscription-based online membership portal
Contract Graphic Designer
March 2016 – Present
Award Communications, Yellowknife, NWT
- Designed logo, brand assets and brand guidelines document for the Yellowknife Airport including banners, advertisements and print materials
- Created design materials for eight GNWT Tourism programs underneath the overarching GNWT brand identity resulting in a distinct but consistent look and feel across all the programs
- Developed branding for the Win Your Space YK campaign for the City of Yellowknife
Web Developer
June 2013 – Present
New Motto, Hamilton, Ontario
- Designs and develops websites for clients using WordPress
- Developed uVisit for McMaster University, which is an online booking tool built using WordPress for recruitment officers to manage high school recruitment events
Web Designer
May 2014 – December 2015
Workopolis, Toronto, Ontario
- Managed the creation of design and web products sold by Workopolis
- Trained and supervised junior designers, creating branded job postings and career pages for customers
- Designed advertising campaigns and landing pages for product launches
Digital Communications Assistant
March 2013 – December 2015
McMaster Alumni Association, Hamilton, Ontario
Corporate Communications Intern
May 2011 – August 2012
IBM, Markham, Ontario
Personal qualities
Strengths: Can always be relied on to get the job done on time. An introvert but naturally social. Rarely sits idle while a worthy cause is unfinished. Meticulous and careful, taking a steady approach and bending with the needs of the situation just enough to accomplish goals.
Overview
I had my start in the industry in 1999 when I handed in an HTML website on a CD-ROM for my Grade 4 homework assignment. From there I’ve worked in numerous graphic and web design roles for organizations such as IBM, Workopolis and McMaster University. Now I work from home with my three dedicated but very lazy assistants (a beagle, a terrier and a cat).
Education
Visual design course
September 2015 – December 2015 BrainStation, Toronto, Ontario
Web development course
January 2014 – March 2014
Bitmaker Labs, Toronto, Ontario
Bachelor of Arts
September 2008 – May 2013
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Major: Communications & Multimedia
Skills
Design software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
Web skills
- HTML
- CSS
- WordPress
- PHP
Contact
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
helloheathergraham@gmail.com
Phone
(604)-992-5979
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