Aimee Buxton
757 Oxford Street, Toronto, Ontario, M8Z 1L4
Email: info@aimeebuxton.com
Phone: 647-770-9811
Profile
- Experience working with many various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Meetup and more.
- Constructed more than thirty websites for national and international clients such as: Clover Leaf Foods, Alberto European and Government / Not for Profit organizations.
- Excellent Web-Design/ Content Management experience using HTML, CSS, Drupal, Magento eCommerce Platform etc spanning over five years.
- Executed projects both individually and as part of a team.
- Creative and innovative achiever with a focus on deliverables, time-frames and deadlines.
- Confident at communicating across all levels of management; both internally and with the client.
Professional Experience
Swiftkicx Solutions Inc. 2007 – 2011
Creative Director – Web, Social Media, Print
• Directed the design and creation of social media programs for Alberto European and the Hyatt Regency Toronto on King to optimize community development and increase the followers of these brands.
• Worked closely with the clients to recommend and advise on methods to improve their brand presence in social media environments.
• Designed and created company marketing material from idea to the final product based on a client`s target audience, intended message and organizational values. These included: brochures, business cards, logos, promotional videos, and online portfolios
• Built micro-sites and blogs using WordPress in order to increase website traffic and to develop interest the client`s brand.
• Administered, set up and supported all email addresses for clients as well as internally to ensure smooth operation on a day to day basis
• Created interactive PDFs and electronic fillable forms (in both web and PDF format) for Canada Life and various other clients.
• Designed unique and tailored online marketing pieces for companies such as Clover Leaf, Alberto European, St. Ives, and more.
• Provided important contributions to the development of a new content management system.
• Assisted with quality assurance reviews on completed projects to correct any flaws.
Strano and Pettigrew June 2005 – January 2007
Graphic and Web Designer
• Lead Designer of the Magazine World Intellectual Property Review 2007: Designed the articles, laid out the magazine, designed ads, and oversaw the ad approval process.
• Prepared and completed advertisements for magazines, flyers, and post-cards to be sent to the printer.
• Designed various marketing pieces by working closely with clients.
• Developed new business leads and clients, increased the company’s brand awareness and brought in new business.
Sudio Inc. November 2000 – March 2001
Web Designer/Developer
• Constructed and implemented the Online Direct Inc. corporate web site.
• Carried out Internet market research to plan and implement marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Debugged HTML and JavaScript code for client websites.
• Developed demo websites for prospective clients.
• Optimized and submitted web pages for competitive placing in search engine listings.
Software Skills
• Software: Adobe Creative Suite CS5 including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Acrobat Professional, Premiere. Other: Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel WordPress, Mac, PC, Quark, and various email marketing systems
Education
2002-2005 Graphic Design Diploma
Major: Advertising Minor: New Media
George Brown College
2001-2002 Visual Arts Fundamentals Certificate Program
Centennial College – Graduated with Honors
2000 Graphic Design Fundamentals Course
Centennial College
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