RYAN SPOLNIK
15 Goggin Ave.    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada     L8H 3B9
Home 289.389.5292    Cell 905.920.6781
Email rspolnik@rs2designs.com

Portfolio Site   http://www.rs2designs.com/
       

       
Profile
       
  • Motivated and enthusiastic professional with excellent leadership skills
  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excel as a team player as well as independently
  • Task-oriented and accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment; thrive on meeting and exceeding deadlines
  • Excellent with client/customer relations and management
  • Extensive knowledge in all aspects of media and design; including, hands-on experience in the areas of digital, print, radio and video media
  • Effective problem solver with an eagerness to learn and master new roles quickly
  • Strong research and developmental skills that are easily adapted to any task
  • Practical experience with special platform/event management requiring extensive planning such as benefit concerts, creative writing conferences, independent literature, music shows, creative platforms, web media and business platform concepts
  • Influenced heavily by all types of Music, Writing and Design; in addition, to many other forms of creative art and media

Extensive hands-on experience in the following computer systems and applications:

Mac OS, Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.), Nero Wave Editor / Audacity, (X)HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, MySQL/PHP, SEO, Browser Orientation, Multimedia, Graphics, Print

       

       
Related Work Experience
       
J-Core Marketing - Hamilton -  www.j-coremarketing.com
Senior Web Designer/Developer – Managed and developed web, video and graphic concepts for all clients. Designed brand identities, web site navigation, GUI, templates and all aspects geared for web.  (Salary/Full Time)
2007 - Present
   
AlboDigital - Toronto/Hamilton - www.albodigital.com
Web/Flash/Graphic Designer/Developer - Developed concepts and created web sites, logos and all other business elements for a wide variety of clients working with CMS and non-CMS related modules. (Contract/Full-Time)
2006 - 2007
   
Freelance (self-employment) - www.rs2designs.com
Developed concepts and created web sites. All concepts designed and  implemented; including, Navigation, Picture Optimization Interface and all Web Media Development from start to finish. Developed logo concepts, logos and business headers/cards.  Working hand-in-hand with clients during entire design process. (Contract)
2005 - Present
   

Hamilton Area Eco-Network - Hamilton - www.hamiltoneconet.ca
Developed concepts and continuously update website(s), logos, business headers/cards, flyers, displays, posters and brochures for Environmental Awareness Organization. Work together with Coordinator on all marketing forms and concepts, all as per clients requests. (Volunteer)

2005
       

       
Education and Training
       
The Academy of Learning - Hamilton, Ontario
Web & Graphic Design
2005 - 2006
       
Amcan Castings Ltd. - Hamilton, Ontario
In-House Training/Seminars ABB Robotics Training, Level 3 Certified Technician
Continuous Training (Kaizan Management Training System)
2000 - 2005
       
Mohawk College - Hamilton, Ontario
Journalism
Advertising Communications & Media
1997 - 2000
       

       
Related Career Accomplishments
       

Loudmouth Skins Game & Charity Classic

Developed, implemented and organized the first ever skins game for charity featuring PGA Tour Champion John Daly vs. 4 lucky amateur golfers. Raised $18,000 for the John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington Area.  This 2 day event featured Loudmouth golf apparel and redefined the “armchair quarterback” scenario of the Average Joe taking on a PGA Tour Champion.
www.loudmouthskinsgame.com , www.loudmouthskinsgame.com/sponsorships.html
       
Independent Magazine/Fanzine - “Self – Infliction”
Produced, managed and distributed independent fanzine entitled “Self - Infliction” garnering much praise, reviews and public feedback from across Canada. In addition, was voted best independent fanzine/publication by local Hamilton retailers in 1995.
Focused on literature in the form of editorials, random commentaries, poetry, artistry, music and many other aspects of urban culture.
Stylistically written in a conversational tone, urbanized to youth culture and hand-illustrated.
       
Special Events, Exhibitions, Concerts and Benefits
Organized, hosted and publicized various locally independent literature and music concerts.
ZINEscene” and “Blahfest”; being two of the most successful, showcased up and coming local talents of journalism, art and music with all proceeds going towards various charities.
Developed marketing and advertising plans, scouted and booked talent, developed showcase programs and itineraries as well as establish valuable networking contacts for all involved.
Coordinated with venue owners, established firm plans with volunteers as well as all charities and goodwill organizations to maximize revenues.
       

       
Non-Related Work Experience
       
Amcan Castings Ltd. - Hamilton, Ontario
Primary Inspector/Robotic Technician
1999 - 2005
Hand chosen by management to undergo extensive training with the ABB robotics program geared towards
expanding future operations.
 
Completed daily worksheets detailing defects, etc. and liaised regularly with Quality Dept.  
       

       
Portfolio
       
Please view portfolio at http://www.rs2designs.com/
       

       
References available upon request