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ALISON
CASS, Résumé
alisoncass@mac.com |
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| WORK
EXPERIENCE & HIGHLIGHTS |
FREELANCE
WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
I have designed corporate identities, entertainment programmes,
web sites and business cards for various companies and individuals.
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NEW
MEDIA DESIGNER
Cochran Entertainment Inc. (closed in April 2002), Halifax, NS
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a member of the Cochran Interactive Team, I took part in developing
projects using the most recent and innovative Internet technologies.
In the last year the Team designed prototype entertainment delivery
systems. I provided continuing support and development of content
for diverse web sites and clientele including
- Cochran Entertainment's corporate site
- Theodore Tugboat
- Theodore Too
- Theodore Tugboat PBS version
- Berit's Best
- Event Holder's Support site
I was
responsible for the design of print pieces ranging from newspaper
ads to large full-colour banners and posters for various Cochran brands
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MANAGING
DESIGNER and Web Developer
Coronet Digital Limited (now DBI), Halifax, NS
Coronet
Digital specialises in video post-production and web design. Though
I began at Coronet as a web designer, under my direction the Graphics
Department completed diverse projects in print design, film and
television graphics, and additional areas of new media design. I
supervised one full-time and occasional contract employees. Both
as a freelance designer and an employee of Coronet, I have produced
television, print and web designs for the following clients:
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The Bette Show (television series + print + web)
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Black Harbour (web)
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Bruce Guthro (web)
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Citadel Productions (a variety of television commercials + print
+ web)
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The Houston North Gallery (web)
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The IWK Telethon (television special)
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Marrying Well (television series + print + web)
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The Pier 21 Centre (award-winning exhibit)
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Sobeys (television commercials + print design + original web)
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Steeplechasing (television series + print)
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Songwriters' Circle (television series)
- Topsail Entertainment (a variety of television programs + print
+ web)
- Trailer Park Boys (television series, print + web)
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INSTRUCTOR
Nova Scotia Community College, Bell Road, Halifax, NS
Taught
'Advanced Web Design and Java Scripting'
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ASSISTANT
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/Production Secretary/Assistant to the Producer
Great Eastern Cine Productions, Halifax, NS
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arranged local and international travel and accommodation for both
crew and talent. After setting up the production office, I assisted
the costume studio, was responsible for the information flow in
office, purchased supplies, and performed general office duties.
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MULTI
MEDIA MENTORSHIP
Nova Scotia Film & Video Producers Association with Collideascope
Digital, Halifax, NS
I planned,
researched, assembled, wrote, edited, designed and programmed the
Association website. |
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SPECIAL
PROJECTS ASSISTANT
Nova Scotia Film & Video Producers Association, Halifax, NS
I
assembled information packages, performed general administrative
duties, communicated with membership, and was often responsible
for running the office for days to weeks at a time. During this
time I also acted as Assistant Representative for the Academy of
Canadian Cinema and Television for which I corresponded with the
local membership, organized and presented Academy screenings and
voting.
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| EDUCATION
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2003
Moving Images Group
- 'Art Department Management' with Emauel Jannuasch
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2003
Upgrading my skills in the areas of: Flash, ActionScript, JavaScript,
AfterEffects and keyboarding
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1999
NSCAD, Halifax, NS
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Completed 'Digital Page Layout' and 'Digital Imaging' courses
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1996
NSCAD, Halifax, NS
[University of Dundee (Duncan of Jordanstone College), Dundee, Scotland
(1993), and Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dalhousie University),
Halifax, NS]
- Completed
the Environmental Planning program leading to a Bachelor of Design
- Completed several additional Communication Design and Video production
courses
- Thesis: "The Adaptive Re-use of Heritage Buildings in Halifax"
(Guide to adaptive re-use of heritage buildings and an accompanying
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1996
NSCAD, Halifax, NS
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Completed 'Introductory Web Programming' and 'Advanced Web Graphics'
courses
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| SKILLS
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Expert
Knowledge of
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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
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Aldus Pagemaker
- Macromedia Freehand, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash
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Quark XPress
- Microsoft FrontPage, Office
- HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)
- Java Scripting
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| OTHER
EXPERIENCE |
Lunenburg
Heritage Society
Publicity Volunteer
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Committee
To Establish A Chair in Adolescent Mental Health
Web Committee Chair |
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During
my years as a University student, I held a number of jobs through
which I gained useful experience.
- The
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF): Created a fundraising
idea bank
- Memorial University of Newfoundland: Administered the Extension
Department's evening courses (registration, communication with students
and instructors, classroom organization, care of course supplies,
general office duties)
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design: Introduced international
exchange students to the College and City; organized and introduced
the A/V presentations of returning exchange students; maintained
the Exchange Office library
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