Dawson Adams

DAWSON ADAMS GRAPHIC DESIGNER Attention: Hiring Manager, Carson eCommerce, Inc. ottawa, ontario-dawsonadams.ca March 24th, 2021 Subject: Carson eCommerce Graphic Designer Role Hello, my name is Dawson Adams, I just graduated from the 3 year graphic design program at Algonquin College with Dean’s list status. I am writing to express my interest in the full-time Graphic Designer position for Carson eCommerce. I am able to start beginning April 2021. During the past three months, I have been working full-time as a Web Designer for Digital Main Street’s Future-Proof program with Invest Ottawa. During this time I’ve had the opportunity to design with a purpose, helping small businesses elevate their brands and enhance their online presence- with a strong focus on updating and customizing their current Shopify websites. Through my 3 years of design school, working for Excentric Agency, and from working for Invest Ottawa, I’ve developed a passion for creating user-friendly and memorable user interfaces through high-fidelity wireframes and prototyping using applications across the full Adobe Creative Suite. Although I may not have years of experience, my current job is extremely fast-paced whereby we take on two new clients every two weeks covering diverse industries all the way from healthcare to corporate law. This opportunity has allowed me to gain an incredible amount of experience in just a short amount of time. I excel not only in design, but in client-facing roles. I would love the opportunity to use my skills as a Graphic Designer for Carson eCommerce in creating beautiful and strategic work. I am available for a virtual interview at your earliest convenience. My digital portfolio is available at: dawsonadams.ca. You can also reach me by phone at- or by email at- Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dawson Adams DAWSON ADAMS GRAPHIC DESIGNER OBJECTIVE ottawa, ontario- Experienced Graphic Design graduate with agency experience, looking to gain a full-time design role with an expert & top-rated Shopify help team — Carson eCommerce. dawsonadams.ca Proficient using the full Adobe Creative Suite. Available to start as of April 2021. SKILLS EXPERIENCE • Bilingual (French & English) WEB DESIGNER • • Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Adobe Creative Suite: XD, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Figma) • Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS • Familiar with CMS platforms: Shopify, Wordpress, Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy EDUCATION GRAPHIC DESIGN September 2018–April 2021 Algonquin College Working towards an Ontario College 3-year Advanced Diploma. Will be graduated as of April 2021. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA June 2017 • Earl of March Secondary Honor roll student from Grade 9-Grade 12. Graduated with Honors and the French Immersion certificate. REFERENCES Available upon request. Digital Main Street- FutureProof Program January 2021–Present - Worked alongside a Transformation Team to work with local small businesses to elevate and transform their digital presence. Worked within client’s existing website platforms to add new technical features and enhance their over-all layout design. SERVER • Moxie’s Classic Grill & Bar November 2018–October 2020 Responsible for serving food and drink orders quickly and accurately. Extensive knowledge of the menu and daily features. Maintaining a clean work area and completing other daily shift side duties. Demonstrates strong teamwork and multitasking abilities. DESIGN INTERN • Excentric Agency May 2019–August 2019 - Roles included graphic design, web design, quality assurance testing, social media planning, managing ongoing projects, organizational tasks, etc. HOSTESS • Moxie’s Classic Grill & Bar Kanata September 2016–April 2019 Responsible for greeting and seating guests, taking reservations, training new hostesses and ensuring that the restaurant is clean. Trained to use the OpenTable seating system to make reservations, follow a seating rotation, and enter guests’ information on a wait-list.