vision

 

To re-invent multimedia, graphic design, web design, programming, fashion and the arts with a distinctly contemporary Caribbean perspective, and use them as the spring board for the perpetuation of Caribbean culture in the 21st century.

 
     

experience

2000                             North Coast Times                                

Reporter & Cartoonist

Covered the Montego Bay area and parts of St. James.

Introduced editorial cartoons.

 

2000                             P.N.P.’s N.Y.C.                                              

Public Relations Manager

Produced press releases.

Secured press coverage.

 
     
     

 

2000-2001                     Preston Hall Shark Waves                              

Editor & Cartoonist

Managed the Shark Waves Newspaper.

Paginated.

Raised the format from a book report appearance to a tabloid.

 
     

 
     

2002-2003                     Preston Hall Committee                                 

Public Relations Officer

Disseminated information.

Obtained media coverage.

Introduced of Shark Waves in a more profitable Newsletter format.
     

 
     

2002-2003                     Marcus Garvey Movement Executive

Public Relations Officer

Introduced of the Marcus Garvey Movement Webpage.

Disseminated of information

2003-2004                     PEACE(Preston Entertainment Arts Cultural Ensemble)

Public Relations Officer

Introduced of PEACE Notice board.

Disseminated of information

PEACE pages

Introducted of Advertising System known as Ads. In Low Places 

2004                             MITS (Mona Information technology Services)

Multimedia and Graphic Designer

Online course design.

Interface Design



2005                             The Computer Centre

Graphic Design Teacher

Taught Adobe Photoshop

Taught the principles of graphic design.

2005-Currently           The Western Mirror

Columnist

education    

1992– 1999                 Cornwall College                                               

C.X.C. - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Spanish, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

G.C.E. “A” level - Sociology, Biology.

 

1999–2000                    U.W.I. School of Continuing Studies   

Certificate in Journalism

                  

2000                              InfoServ Institute of Technology

Certificate in Graphics and Desktop Publishing

 

2000–2004                   U.W.I. Mona                                     

B.A. in Philosophy

 

 
     

interests    

Graphic and web design, 3D rendering, programming, art, writing, poetry, comic books, music, politics, philosophy, movies and computers.

 

 
     
 

skills    

Desktop Publishing

Software: Corel Draw and Corel Photo-Paint versions 10-12,  Corel WordPerfect Office, Gimp, Xara 3D 1-5 and Xara-X, Ulead Cool 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, QuarkExpress 4-5, MS Word, MS Publisher, OpenOffice.org, experienced in acquiring stock photos and clipart.
Hardware: Flatbed scanners, printing, copying and digital cameras.
File graphic types: TIFF, GIF, JPEG.
Graphic design: Print design and pre-press, traditional graphic design elements, typography, font exchange, RGB & CMYK colors and current design styles. 

Web & Internet

Software: FrontPage, Dreamweaver MX, Xara 3D 1-5, Ulead Cool 3D, HTML, experienced in acquiring stock photos and clipart via stock image services.
Platforms: PC, MacIntosh and Linux friendly. Familiar with Mozilla, Opera 5-8 browser and Internet Explorer browser.
Para-programming: Animated banners, image & map links, frames, MidiSound, MP3, Ogg Vorbis and Real Audio. 

General and Office Skills

Software: MS Office, Corel WordPerfect Office, OpenOffice.org.
General: Highly creative, detail oriented, creative problem solver, capable writer, and determined self-starter. Able to work independently, but also a great team player.