MICHAEL DIDIONISIO
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering over 5 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development working both one- to-one with clients and in a team environment. Successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations. Very positive out going and energetic. Always taking pride in the work that is produced.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Cleaner
Hillfield Strathallen College
10.2022 - Current
- Exercised care in use of hazardous cleaning chemicals, equipment and methods.
- Notified supervisor of needed maintenance and safety hazards in assigned areas.
- Completed routine floor refinishing activities on assigned floors.
- Operated scrubber and sweeper.
- Stripping old wax off floors and applying new wax
Tattoo Artist/Owner/Operator
Black Castle Tattoo
07.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers one on one in order to bring their desired design to life as well as performing the tattoo on said client with proper technical application and thoroughly explaining the aftercare process to the client
- Attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Graphic Designer/T
T-Shirt Elephant/ Shirt Punch/ Fanatics
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Shirt Production/Pre Press
- Operating on Kornit DTG Printers in a fast paced work environment
- Pre Press for all three companies (creating new artwork for clients and editing pre existing)
- Key Holder
- Developed creative design for print materials, Apparel such as Tshirts, Hoodies etc.
Graphic Designer
Reimer Graphics
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Produced graphics, primarily for Tim Horton’s drive-thru and in-store wraps
- Designed full vehicle wraps for various companies, primarily for work vans and trucks
- Created signage/logos for companies and assisted with printing
Graphic Designer/T
Digitime Graphics/5 MinTees
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Shirt Production
- Managed marketing and social media accounts for two different locations
- Acted as a key holder, opening and closing the business, completing inventory
- Created customer graphics based on design requests/requirements from clients
Education
Certificate of Creative Graphic Design -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON2013
Skills
- Preparation of sketches, layouts and graphics/branding, determining best suited medium for production
- Effective communicator, great interpersonal skills and ability to develop new ideas
- Comfortable managing multiple projects under tight timelines to ensure deadlines are met
- Adept with Adobe Creative Suite ie Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Corel Draw
- Works; comfortable learning new software/software updates quickly and accurately
- Ability to give clients their very own custom design completely tailored to their desire, bringing their vision to life
- Positive when working alone or with others in a Creative Team Collaboration
- Fine Arts Training ie Illustration, Painting, Pencil and Paper, Digital Art etc
Languages
English
Professional Working
https://michaeldidionisio.wixsite.com/mddesign
Through this link you will see some of the work I have done for various clients.
Timeline
Heavy Cleaner
Hillfield Strathallen College
10.2022 - Current
Tattoo Artist/Owner/Operator
Black Castle Tattoo
07.2019 - Current
Graphic Designer/T
T-Shirt Elephant/ Shirt Punch/ Fanatics
01.2017 - 02.2019
Graphic Designer
Reimer Graphics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Graphic Designer/T
Digitime Graphics/5 MinTees
01.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate of Creative Graphic Design -
Mohawk College
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