Curriculum Vitae

CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS | CSME SKILLS CERTIFICATE (APPROVED)

I am a graphic artist with almost twenty years of experience in branding, print and large format
design. I grew up in my parents’ graphic and sign company in St. Maarten and started my career
as an in-house graphic artist for a local print shop. That foundation gave me a strong understanding of production, from layout and file preparation to finished signs.

Alongside a long term freelance practice with loyal regional clients, my hospitality management
experience has strengthened my leadership, communication and time management skills, so I
work well in fast paced, customer focused environments and stay calm under tight deadlines.

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PRINT

Freelance Graphic Artist
Ase Designs | Dec 2005 – present

  • Brand identities, menus, posters, flyers and other print-ready layouts for small businesses and events.
  • Social media graphics and promo kits that match each client’s brand and campaigns.
  • Prepare final artwork for print and liaise with printers on specs, stock and finishing.

In-house Graphic Artist / Photographer
Rhino Safari Excursions, SXM | Aug 2009 – Jan 2011

  • Designed all printed advertising and promotional material for the excursion company.
  • Photographed guests before or after tours and prepared edited photo folders for sale.
  • Handled basic prepress and printing for daily orders.

In-house Graphic Artist
Desktop Publishing N.V., St. Maarten | Jan 2009 – Aug 2009 & Dec 2005 – Aug 2007

  • Designed and laid out a wide range of print jobs, including brochures, programmes and
  • small signage.
  • Created logos, business cards, letterheads and other stationery for local businesses.
  • Worked directly with clients in a shop environment to develop ideas and manage revisions.