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| RYAN SPOLNIK |
15 Goggin Ave. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8H 3B9
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| Profile |
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- 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 |
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| Related Work Experience |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Education and Training |
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The Academy of Learning - Hamilton, Ontario
Web & Graphic Design |
2005 - 2006 |
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Amcan Castings Ltd. - Hamilton, Ontario
In-House Training/Seminars
ABB Robotics Training, Level 3 Certified Technician
Continuous Training (Kaizan Management Training System) |
2000 - 2005 |
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Mohawk College - Hamilton, Ontario
Journalism
Advertising Communications & Media |
1997 - 2000 |
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| Related Career Accomplishments |
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Loudmouth Skins Game & Charity Classic |
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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 |
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| Independent Magazine/Fanzine - “Self – Infliction” |
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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. |
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Focused on literature in the form of editorials, random commentaries, poetry, artistry, music and many other aspects of urban culture. |
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Stylistically written in a conversational tone, urbanized to youth culture and hand-illustrated. |
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| Special Events, Exhibitions, Concerts and Benefits |
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Organized, hosted and publicized various locally independent literature and music concerts. |
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“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. |
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Developed marketing and advertising plans, scouted and booked talent, developed showcase programs and itineraries as well as establish valuable networking contacts for all involved. |
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Coordinated with venue owners, established firm plans with volunteers as well as all charities and goodwill organizations to maximize revenues. |
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| Non-Related Work Experience |
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Amcan Castings Ltd. - Hamilton, Ontario
Primary Inspector/Robotic Technician |
1999 - 2005 |
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Hand chosen by management to undergo extensive training with the
ABB robotics program geared towards
expanding future operations. |
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Completed daily worksheets detailing defects, etc. and liaised regularly
with Quality Dept. |
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| Portfolio |
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| Please view portfolio at http://www.rs2designs.com/ |
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| References available upon request |
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