:: EDUCATION ::
| 2001-2005 | McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada |
| Honours B.A. in Multimedia and Economics | |
| Gained an in-depth understanding of advanced multimedia subjects including: graphic design, digital video, computer animation and digital audio; developed knowledge of both theory and application of design techniques; acquired an appreciation for team dynamics; gained thorough understanding of economic theory including: introductory econometrics, macro and micro economics and labour economics; developed an enjoyment for critical thinking and analysis. | |
| 1999-2001 | McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada |
| Software Engineering | |
| Studied fundamental engineering subjects including: linear algebra and mechanics; acquired basic programming skills, including: C programming language, digital logic, and computation. | |
:: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ::
| August 2006 | International AIDS Conference, Toronto, Canada |
| Graphic Designer & Photography Assistant | |
| Member of the Ecumenical Media Team. Designed layout of daily bulletin for each conference day and managed its publication. Photographed conference events. Ensured proper cataloguing of photographs and their online distribution. | |
| May 2005-July 2006 | Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Multimedia & Communications Assistant | |
| Work closely with the Communications Officer and Webmaster in implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for the EAA; manage the graphic layout of materials, and their publication; develop and maintain a multimedia archive for use on the web and in publications; select, format and publish all photos and images on the website; ensure application of EAA visual identity guidelines in all products; manage the process of sending documents out for translation and tracking them until their completion; develop and contribute to managing the feature-rich Alliance website; manage volunteers and paid consultants to carry out data entry tasks. | |
| 2003-2005 | Albo Digital, Hamilton, Canada |
| Web and Graphic Design Consultant | |
| Advised on graphic and web guidelines in the development of various Albo Digital projects; designed logos, web sites and Flash animations; enhanced collaboration skills in a team environment. | |
| 2004-2005 | AIESEC McMaster, Hamilton, Canada |
| VP Finance | |
| Responsible for the budgeting, tracking, and reporting AIESEC McMaster’s revenues and expenses, as well as for the financial supervision of selected Local Committee projects; maintained an annual budget; participated in AIESEC Canada’s internal audits; developed a proficiency in Simply Accounting software. | |
| 2003-2005 | Heritage Furniture, Burlington, Canada |
| Delivery Person | |
| Responsible for home delivery of Heritage Furniture stock; acquired an enhanced understanding for customer service and time management. | |
:: TECHNICAL ABILITY ::
| Software | Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Premiere AliasWavefront Maya Macromedia Flash Macromedia Fireworks Macromedia Dreamweaver Macromedia Freehand Microsoft Office Applications Microsoft Windows platforms QuarkXPress |
| Mark-up/Programming Languages | ActionScript HTML/XHTML CSS BASIC C JavaScript |
| Hardware | Good knowledge of PC hardware; experience in troubleshooting networking issues; experience in assembling and upgrading computer hardware. |
CONTACT
Jedrzej Chelminski
jedrzej (at) cogeco.net
4 Glen Court
Dundas, Ontario
L9H 3X8
Canada
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