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I am a graphic designer who can use many methods and mediums to create pieces of design. I am very hands-on and love to visualize things in 3D or outside the box, Composing primarily with images, typography, colour, and other working elements. I build designs for production and publishing. Thank you for visiting!

Personal Skills
Detailed as follows: Adaptive, Creative, Visionary, Self-motivated, Energetic, Detail-oriented, Hands On, Dedicated to on going learning, Effective communicator [written & oral], Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to work on a team or independently ...
Technical Skills
  • Strong skills with Adobe Creative Cloud [20+ yrs]
  • Web design and development
  • Graphic design and illustration
  • Proficient with a wide variety of software/apps
  • Ability to share knowledge, train others
Goals
I want to learn more ...
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Webflow
  • Other marketing material
  • ...

LAST UPDATED: MAR, 10. 2023

RYAN W BARAN

T his adventure is amazing! As a multidisciplinary web and graphic designer, I draw inspiration from experiences, environments, industries, events and people. I bring this with me into my creative process to create beautiful/effective digital assets, content and production work for brands that will connect with their audiences. Over the 20+ years, I've collaborated with companies and loved every second of it!! Excellent with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and the rest of the Adobe CC software... Also professional with many other various forms/brands of software in the digital realm... :) Huge in production and publishing digital assets for print and primarily web. I am a passionate digital artist ready to create. Let's go!

Design [Life] - Passion, Skilled And Talent In Web Design

Skills
I Design for publishing and production. Web design and development, ecommerce, digital artist, graphic design and illustration, branding and identity systems, digital marketing, vehicle wraps, decals and labels, general purpose and safety signs, wall graphics and murals, window graphics, signage, banners, displays, emergency vehicles, animation, photography, motion picture and video... Yes, design can be applied to everything!

TOP RATED SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud * ALL APPS
98%
WordPress
96%
Graphic Design & Illustration
96%
Figma, Adobe XD, Webflow
40%
Social Media, Other Web
88%
Core Accomplishments
  • Proven record of creating traditional and digital assets with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and many others ...
  • Baba's Own Ukrainian Foods: Built and maintained the brand, including product packaging and designed an eCommerce website. Results: eCommerce store helped increase product sales and donations to St. Michael's Health Group
  • Led design with a team that reinvented, branded and hosted successful corporate fundraising events that raised millions over 11 years, all benefiting seniors' care. Events included Blue Angel Dinner, This is Home Breakfast, From Our Table to Yours, Volunteer Appreciation, Long Service Awards
Professional Experience

ST. MICHAEL'S HEALTH GROUP, Communications Coordinator   May 2011 - April 2022

  • Designed, constructed, maintained, evolved, and enhanced the organization’s brand
  • Created graphic materials for the corporation (executives, sites, departments, ventures and staff)
  • Designed and produced physical/digital assets including annual reports, strategic plans, quarterly newsletters, other publications, event designs, websites, eCommerce, interior and exterior signage, packaging, social media, email marketing, advertisements, appeals, and direct mail campaigns
  • Used Google products and tools to optimize search engine results and web presence
  • Developed, created, and hosted successful fundraising events working with a fund developer, volunteer coordinator, and director of communications
  • Photo editing and manipulation
  • Managed photo library and digital assets archive
  • Prepared, designed, and managed social media content, along with developing admins
  • Video recording, editing, and final productions
  • Trained colleagues on technology and use of digital assets, software and applications
  • ...

FLEET FX GRAPHICS, Senior Designer/Creative   September 2005 - April 2011

  • Designed layouts and production-ready files for signs, fleet and single-vehicle graphics, vehicle wraps, heavy machinery, and emergency vehicles
  • Developed systems and standards to streamline processes
  • Created custom vector graphics, illustrations, and art files
  • Developed and designed techniques for vinyl applications
  • Hands-on sustainable design work with all departments to optimize the process from start to final install
  • Took actual measurements and photos of client vehicles/equipment for accurate layouts/production files 
  • Created design systems and standards to optimize graphic installations
  • Assisted sales staff in up-selling graphics and vinyl packages
  • ...
Education
MACEWAN UNIVERSITY 2001-2005
  • 1 year certificate Design Foundations Program
  • 3 year diploma in Visual Communications Design Program and Digital Media Major
What Else Can I Do
OTHER SKILLS + WHAT I DO & BRING
  • Support the company's visual portfolio
  • Create designs for digital and print
  • Support internal communications
  • I have an active interest in technology and innovations
  • Provide recommendations for enhanced clarity of messaging and collaborating on writing copy
  • Ensure consistency and adherence to brand voice
  • Maintain brand integrity on all external communications and collateral
  • Contribute ideas for drafting strategic social media posts
  • Brainstorm ideas on developing strategic and engaging social media content for company announcements and other partnerships/sponsorship
  • Support coordination relating to design requests for social media posts, announcements, and other collateral
  • Contribute ideas and proactively pursue media opportunities and other tactics to amplify brand visibility in all markets
  • The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Proficient With Software/Apps
SKILLED WITH ...

ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD. ILLUSTRATOR. PHOTOSHOP. INDESIGN. PREMIERE PRO. AFTER EFFECTS. ANIMATE. CHARACTER ANIMATOR. DREAMWEAVER. COREL DRAW. CANVA. WORDPRESS. WOOCOMMERCE. SHOPIFY. TRELLIS. CONSTANT CONTACT. ADOBE EXPRESS. HOOTSUITE. PROCREATE. GOOGLE PRODUCTS. SOCIAL MEDIA. SVGATOR. SPATIAL. UNITY. ACROBAT. MICROSOFT OFFICE. ...

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