ADAM WILSON

 

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Self motivated; dedicated; focused on quality work

Amicable team player; enjoys working with others

Detail oriented; strong hand-eye coordination

Proficient in computers and program operations

Creative visual artist; produce illustrative drawings

Excel in visual techniques: composition, colour, design

 

RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

 

Art Design & Production
  • Create conceptual drawings for computer games to enhance personal skills and provide entertainment
  • Produce oil and acrylic impressionistic paintings on canvass and illustration board
  • Sketch portraits and landscapes for resale and personal enjoyment
  • Designed and painted wall mural in educational facility to inspire students
  • Prepare documents and create art using:
  • Adobe Photoshop Paintshop Pro MS Word Powerpoint
  • Corel Draw Internet Explorer MS Front Page Windows XP
  • Access MS Excel Email Software Internet
  • Displayed art at community function for public viewing
  • Created portraits and life drawings using live models
  • Created advertising material to recruit volunteers and promote yearbook
  • Prepared layout for university yearbook; drafted copy, created clip art, cropped and arranged photos and inserts to be visually appealing
  • Developed business cards, pamphlets, posters and logos to client specifications
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    Client Service
  • Assisted in operation of copy centre; prepared documents and layouts to customer specification: faxed, photocopied, book bind, paper punched and folded material
  • Provided quality customer service in retail and food establishments; opened and prepared sites for operation
  • Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to teach elementary children spiritual concepts; used drama to enhance awareness.
  • Assisted in providing entertainment for community events; played guitar in orchestra
  • Prepared and cooked food in fast paced environment; maintained clean area
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    General Labour
  • Lifted heavy material and transported materials from point A to point B in grocery store, office buildings, warehouse, construction, and outdoors settings
  • Trimmed Cedar and Japanese Elm hedges, cared for lawn and garden, applied fertilizer, and performed general yard care duties.
  • Transported and organized furniture in gymnasium for student testing; followed specific layout to ensure confidentiality
  • Performed janitorial duties in educational facility; sanitized bathrooms, cleaned floors, removed garbage; safely handled hazardous materials
  • Organized utility room in business setting; recycled cardboard

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    ADAM WILSON

     

    WORK HISTORY

     

    EDUCATION & TRAINING

    Bachelor of Arts: Visual Art (in progress),

    Redeemer University College, Hamilton, ON

    WHIMIS: Food Basics, Pembroke ON 2004

    OSSD: Fellowes High School, Pembroke, ON 2000

     

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

    Assistant Editor Yearbook, Redeemer University College, Hamilton, ON 2002-03

    Back-up Guitarist, Pembroke Community Choir, Pembroke, ON 2000

    Assistant Leader, Vacation Bible School, Pembroke, ON 1998

    Assistant Leader, Summer Workshops in Ministry, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA 1998

    Artist, Personal Endeavors, Pembroke ON 1990 - 2005