Resume - Designwave

Jadon Veldman
416.550.4446 jadon.veldman@trader.ca www.designwave.ca
Graphic & Web Design Experience
Web Specialist
autoTRADER.ca
September 2015 - Present
I am responsible for manning the queue of job
requests that come in from 14,000 plus auto related
sites across Canada. These jobs include working with
clients, developers and sales to design innovative and
goal oriented websites. My role also includes using a
custom CMS platform to code these websites using
CSS3, HTML5 and JQuery. I also created HTML5 and
Jpeg banner ads for some of the larger vehicle brands
such as Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes and Lexus.
Front-End Web Developer
Match Play Golf Marketing
December 2014 - August 2015
I was responsible for coding and maintaining some
of the largest golf club and golf equipment websites
in Canada. I used HTML5 and CSS3 to build creative
websites while delivering strong UI/UX. The websites
I built were either created with Bootstrap framework
or from scratch. I also built and maintained CMS
websites like WordPress, while always making sure
to follow strong SEO practices.
Graphic Designer
ZAG Print & Design
April 2014 - August 2015
As a graphic designer at ZAG Print & Design I was
responsible for the design and layout of various print
products including; logos, signage, brochures, post
cards, business cards, t-shirts, flyers, and more.
I used organization and attention to detail, while
understanding the technical practices of printing
and various paper stocks to deliver strong design
solutions with the right feel.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Design Wave
December 2012 - Present
I run a freelance company that helps small businesses
who need large agency creative thinking and
marketing. I have worked with clients in many
industries to help deliver branding, print ads, web
and layout solutions for their business.
Volunteer Work
Davines
Sustainable Beauty Week
April 2015
I donated a logo to the highest bidder at a silent
auction in support of The Fruit Tree Planting
Foundation in El Salvador.
Matthew’s Fight
Childcan - Childhood Cancer
September 2014
I participated in a live art show which auctioned
off the completed piece for child hood cancer.
I also created a logo for their event.
SJLA
Students for Justice in Latin America
June 2015
I donated a logo for the start up social club out
of the University of Guelph.
Education
Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design
August 2015
GPA - 3.9
Certificates
First Aid Training at St. Johns
(CPR, Health & Safety)
Proficiencies
Adobe Suite cc
Mac/Windows
Print
Digital SLR
HTML5WordPress
Bootstrap
CSS3
Motion Graphics Branding
SalesforceHootSuite