| My strengths lay in the field of web design and graphic design, with
emphasis in logo creation and layout. Simplicity is key. A strong design is highly
legible yet interesting enough to help make it's own message and related content all the
more engaging. It would compliment the content rather than being a means to an end in itself.
Preferably, I work with popular design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, as well as QuarkXPress if the task happens to require desktop publishing. I have been accomplishing great things with this industry standard software since 1994. For web site development, my tool of choice is none other than Notepad and/or Wordpad which is bundled with all Windows operating systems. In my opinion, it is the perfect tool for building HTML and CSS documents, as well as editing Perl scripts and modules. I will, however, utilise Macromedia Dreamweaver if the task requires it. I am a team player and strong leader, but I am certainly flexible, and will also be very comfortable working independently. I am strongly results-oriented, and like to see all of my projects through to completion. You will also find me to be a conscientious worker who pays careful attention to detail. My resume contains the details of my education, training, skills and experience. The worldwide web address in the header above refers to my home page, which includes a sample of my web graphic designs, as well as some of my personal artwork. Additionally, my graphic design and desktop publishing portfolio is available upon request. Thank you for your consideration, Benjamin Eren Robinson |
| Employment History | |
| May 1997 to present | Artist and Graphic Designer Established a personal art practice Accepting commissions for web graphic design and artwork Promoting my own art on the Internet Developing and promoting printed publications for various 'zines Managing all financial transactions Interacting with clients and site users to determine their expectations |
| August 2003 to Jan. 2004 | Graphic Designer D&D Print-All, Hamilton, Ontario Complete designs and layouts for output to print media Operate scanners, high speed copiers, and digital printing equipment Manage some accounting with both vendors and clients Interact with clients to determine their expectations and needs |
| May 2003 to August 2003 May 2002 to August 2002 |
Graphic Designer and Store Manager Sure Print & Copy, Burlington, Ontario Complete designs and layouts for output to print media Operate scanners, high speed copiers, and digital printing equipment Manage some accounting with both vendors and clients Interact with clients to determine their expectations and needs |
| Sept. 1997 to Jan. 2002 | Graphic designer, web designer, webmaster, multimedia manager Feral! Planning Committee (http://www.campferal.org) Managed the online and print advertising aspects of a local science fiction conference Designed the web site for the 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002 conference seasons Performed advertising, graphic design, web design, webmastering, desktop publishing, and volunteer management functions |
| Nov. 2000 to June 2001 | Web developer and designer Acorn Web Development (http://www.acornwebdevelopment.com) Designed custom web sites for clients to their specifications Performed web design, webmastering, web development, internet newsletter development, graphic design, and web banner design |
| June 2000 to Dec. 2000 | Web designer and webmaster The Connection (http://www.connection.com) Designed custom web sites for clients to their specifications Communicated directly with clients in order to ascertain their needs for their individual sites Performed web design, webmastering, and light managerial duties |
| Volunteer Employment History | |
| October 2004 to present | Native Mental Health Conference Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre, Sudbury, Ontario (http://www.nmhc.ca) Completed and maintain promotional web site Completed layout and assembly of attendees' handouts Assisted in new registration management on site Ran miscellaneous errands |
| March 2002 to Feb. 2004 | Technical Support and Graphic Designer Ikonboard (http://www.ikonboard.com) Helping clients with problem solving regarding their installation of the bulletin board software Complete some graphic design tasks to help develop the support site Contributed graphic design work to version 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 of the software |
| August 2003 to Jan. 2004 | Graphic designer, web designer, webmaster, multimedia manager Feral! Planning Committee (http://www.campferal.org) Managed the online and print advertising aspects of a local science fiction conference Designed the web site for the 2001 and 2002 conference seasons Performed advertising, graphic design, web design, webmastering, desktop publishing, and volunteer management functions |
| Education | |
| 1994 to 1997 | Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto, Erindale Campus
Earned in conjunction with a diploma in Art and Art History at Sheridan College, Trafalgar Campus Focused on courses in Graphic Design, Drawing, and Photography |
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| StripeyManey — http://www.stripeymaney.com/ |
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| furry.ca — http://www.furry.ca/ |
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| mishibizhii — http://www.mishibizhii.com/ |
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| Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre — http://www.shkagamik-kwe.org |
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| Native Mental Health Conference — http://www.nmhc.ca |
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| furry.ca forum — http://www.furry.ca/forum/ |
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| furtopia.org forums — http://cgi.furtopia.org/cgi-bin/ib311/ikonboard.cgi |
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| Canadian Furry Web Ring — http://www.furry.ca/ring/ |
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| resume (this page) — http://www.stripeymaney.com/resume.html |
| Additional work portfolio available upon request. |
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