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Nick Frühling is a graphic designer living and working in Richmond, a city in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. In addition to being the valedictorian, he graduated from high school with honours and all sorts of nerdy awards, including a few art ones. Since attending the Graphic Design & Illustration Program at Capilano University, he has been working in the industry for over 7 years. More importantly, he loves his wife and sons, rides a shiny red Vespa, talks about fonts, and wrote this all by himself.

My Resumé

Highlights of Skills and Abilities

  • Over seven years of professional design studio experience
  • Extensive computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills in both Mac & PC environments
  • Advanced understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Studio, iLife, iWork and Microsoft Office
  • Trained in preparing files for a large variety of mediums, such as press, newspaper, PDF, signage and the web
  • Creative

Work Experience

Program Assistant, Graphic Design for Marketing Department / Kwantlen Polytechnic University / 2006-

Graphic Communications and Print / Opacity Design Group / 2002-2006

  • Designed logos, letterheads, brochures, websites, signage and other customer communications with a consistent and recognizable corporate identity
  • Assisted clients with developing copy while thoroughly proofing spelling and grammar
  • Saw projects from initial client contact through to completion
  • Recognized by employers for both creative approach to projects and extensive computer knowledge / experience
  • Assisted with all office responsibilities, such as computer maintenance, tech support, answering phones, customer service and other general duties
  • Created a positive and fun team atmosphere through inventive group activities

Various Independent Multimedia Contracts (ongoing)

Ergon Communications

  • Metaphors, poster design / 2005 (collaborative)
  • Catalogue & Order Forms, layout & design / 2001-present
  • Active Engagement, book jacket design / 2003 (collaborative)
  • Physics of Living, book jacket design / 2002

The Old Spaghetti Factory

  • Drink Menu Illustrations & Design / 2004

Pioneer Pacific Camp

  • Brochure design / 2002-2006 (collaborative)
  • Website design / 2004-2005 (collaborative)
  • Video editing & production / 1999-2001

Administrative Assistant / Ergon Communications / 2001-2002

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of small publishing company
  • Responsible for handling orders, phones, electronic communications, inventory, shipping and receiving

Administrative Assistant / Ray Contracting / 1998 (seasonal)

  • Given responsibility for variety of office duties such as customer service, answering phones, sorting mail, running errands, etc.

Community Involvement

Various Leadership Roles Pioneer Pacific Camp (ongoing)

  • Camp Director - Responsible for 100 campers and 80 staff members working in various roles for week-long camps, organizing daily schedules and coordinating team members while ensuring the safety and well-being of both cabin leaders and staff
  • Program Head - Coordinated team to develop theme-based, weekly camps and to conceptualize and run daily activities/games for campers

Canstruction Volunteer Team Richmond / 2004-2006

  • Assisted with planning, design and construction on project to assemble large sculptures out of nonperishable food items, which are then donated to the food bank after the competition

Education

  • Graphic Design and Illustration Program / Capilano College / 1999-2002
  • High School Graduation / Seycove Secondary / 1999
    • Graduated with honours, class valedictorian

References Available on Request