Elena G.

I’m Elena Loga. And I know what GraphicDesign is... I make my living creating brand identities of all sizes, with a client-list that include the likes of The Lung Association, Smoke Free Ontario, Non-Smokers’ Right Association, CBCnews Canada and Rogers Canada. Seeking a company that demands height-quality design to further business goals and professional image. QUALIFICATION PROFILE Highly creative and multitalented Graphic Designer with 15 years extensive experience in brand design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Highly skilled in colour theory and typography. Creative experience in the following: Brand Design, brochures, catalogues, annual reports, posters, book covers design, packaging design, layout design, photography and web sites design. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: New Design Group Inc., Toronto, Canada. 2003-2010. Art Director – Graphic Designer. Key Achievements: + Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion. + Coordinate freelance designers, consultants and vendors to meet all project requirements. + Trained designers in use of Photoshop and QuarkXPress. + Expertly convert features to benefits to achieve client objectives. + Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and applications. + Established trusting relationship with designers, vendors and key clients. RELATED EXPERIENCE: Industry Certification. Member of RGD Ontario (Register Graphic Designer) 2009. EDUCATION BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Arts, Reich School of Arts, St. Petersburg, Russia. 1994. After being educated in both the analytical and creative, I worked in several different firms in different positions in Europe. To me, these fields have no separation and I truly believe to attack a project from all angles, in order for it to be successful. AWARDS: - FAT Toronto. 2010. Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week. 2010. - R.G.D. Ontario Portfolio Review Judge, 2009. Toronto Student Portfolio Review. - HOW. Graphic Design Awards Multiple Winner, 2003. Russia. 2002. - Fedrigoni Award. Best Graphic Design Work for Fedrigoni, Italy, 2001. - Award nomination for Best Graphic Design Work for Telenor Media, Norway, 1999. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Platforms: Mac & PC. Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Page Maker, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Freehand, MS Front Page, Corel Draw and Office Suite (Word, Exel, PowerPoint, Outlook). + Knowledgeable in print production and pre-press, typography and website navigation. SPECIAL INTERESTS: In my spare time I’m enjoy sharpening my eye for photography by tinkering with newest toy, an SLR50 professional series camera. [login to view URL]. References: Available upon request. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -