T A M M Y   C.  B E H A R R Y

 

 
OBJECTIVE:
 
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills as a package graphic designer.
STRENGTHS:
 
  • Computer Skills – Design, Development, Maintenance for both print and web; portfolio – www.tammydesigns.ca
  • Well organized, exceptional attention to detail, friendly, fast learner, takes initiative, ability to prioritize
  • Visual Arts, Drawing, Calligraphy
 
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
 
Design  
  • Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
  • Proficient working knowledge of Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 and Macromedia Flash MX 2004
  • Proficient working knowledge of ArtiosCAD
Development  
  • Excellent working knowledge of HTML hand coding and CSS
  • Proficient working knowledge of JavaScript, ASP, PHP, MS Access and MySQL
  • Proficient working knowledge of Strata 3D
Additional Computer Skills  
  • Windows ’95, ’98, 2000, XP, NT Platforms; Macintosh OS X Operating System
  • FTP Programs
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2003, which includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher
  • Good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat 5 and the creation of .pdf files
  • Good working knowledge of DemoShield 7.5 Designer
  • Good working knowledge of HTML Help Workshop
  • Worked with QuickBooks, Quicken 2000 Accounting Program and Simply Accounting 7.0
  • Extensive Internet experience - Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox
 
EDUCATION:
 
Humber College
September 2004 - May 2007
Ontario, Canada
Package and Graphic Design Advanced Diploma Program  

Main focus of study included:
     Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, ArtiosCAD

 

Humber College – Digital Imaging Training Centre
 October 2002– February 2003
Ontario, Canada
Web Design, Development and Maintenance Certificate Program

Main focus of study included:
     Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe Illustrator 10, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX,
     Macromedia Fireworks MX, Macromedia Flash MX, HTML & CSS,
     JavaScript, ASP, PHP, MS Access, MySQL, FTP, XML, XHTML & DHTML.


Humber College
August 2000 – May 2002 
Ontario, Canada
Business Management Diploma Program
Completed with honours in the following main areas of study:
     Management, Marketing, PC Essentials, Business Computer Applications,
     Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Law, Customer Service,
     Microeconomics, and Professional Selling.

Microcomm Inc. Computer Training Center
September 1999 – October 1999
Ontario, Canada  
Certified Office ‘97 Specialist

Naparima Girls’ High School
September 1996 – June 1999 
Trinidad W.I.
“Caribbean Examination Council” Exams
Completed with honours the following subjects:
     Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Principles of Accounts,
     Principles of Business, Integrated Science, Visual Arts, French
“University of Cambridge” GCE AO Level Exam
Completed with honours:
     Additional Mathematics
 
WORK EXPERIENCE:
 
Jawbreaker Design/Evolution Designworks - Southern Graphic Systems
January 2007– Present
Ontario, Canada
Designer  
Duties Include:  
  • Various creative design projects for clients such as:
    • Nestlé
    • Cadbury Beverages
    • Kruger
    • Nestlé Purina
    • Unilever
    • Hershey
  • Creative design, design application, Canadian translations, 3Ds
 
   
RedTag.ca
May 2006 – August 2006
Ontario, Canada
Junior Web Designer  
Duties Include:
  • Designing banners and pages for various travel websites
Computer Systems International Inc.
May 2003 - July 2004
Ontario, Canada
Web and Graphic Designer/Office Administrator  
Duties Include:
  • Designing of websites for clients and editing HTML codes for existing websites
  • Designing price lists and software manual for web, print and HTML help file
  • Designing brochures for print
  • Designing an interactive electronic demonstration which portrayed the company
  • Office Accounting using QuickBooks
  • Creating price lists in MS Excel for software databases
  • Customer Service
Freelance Web Designer/Developer
February 2003 - Present 
Ontario, Canada
  • Consult with potential clients to implement web solutions
  • Design and develop web site
Colour Innovations
January 2002 – April 2002 
Ontario, Canada
Co-op – Humber College
Market Researcher/Assistant to Manager
Design and Marketing Departments

Duties Included:

  • Market Research
    • Internet, Cold Calling
  • Creating MS Excel Documents
  • Creating MS PowerPoint Presentations
  • Updating customer information on File Maker software
Humber College
March 2001 – May 2002
Ontario, Canada  
Peer Tutor
  • English Communications
  • Business Mathematics
College Ambassador
August 2001 – January 2002
Ontario, Canada
  • Directed new students, parents and faculty around campus
  • Customer/Registration Service
Microcomm Inc. Computer Training Center
November 1999 – June 2000 
Ontario, Canada
Administrative Assistant

Duties Included:

  • Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Telephone, Customer Service, Filing and other Clerical Functions
  • Designing of brochures, flyers and newspaper advertisements
  • Preparing and Monitoring Examination Centre
 
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
 
Received:
  • 3rd place at the 2007 PAC Student Packaging Design Competiton.
  • President Letters for obtaining the highest G.P.A. in semesters 1 to 4 of the Packaging Program at Humber College.
  • PAC Award for obtaining the highest G.P.A. in the first and second semesters of the Packaging Program at Humber College.
  • Humber College’s Award of Excellence for achieving the Highest Overall Honours Average in the Business Management Program.
  • ADP Payroll Employer Services Award for obtaining the highest G.P.A. in the first semester in the Business Management Program at Humber College.
  • Pearson Education Canada Award for obtaining the highest G.P.A. in the second semester in the Business Management Program at Humber College.
  • Pridamor Group Award for obtaining the highest grade in Accounting I in the Business Management Program at Humber College.
  • Certificate of Excellence from Arts Festival at Naparima Girls’ High School
  • Certificate of Merit from the Sanfest Art Festival in San Fernando, Trinidad W.I. in the Visual Arts Category

References available upon request