Portfolio of Kristina Schneider

Designed and Developed company website for Powell Associates Ltd

Designed and Developed new company website for GVE

Hi!

I'm Kristina Schneider and I am an Interactive Multimedia Developer. After graduating from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, I was invited to be on the Advisory Committee for the Interactive Multimedia Developer program at Algonquin. I have experience working with a lot of kick ass companies and clients, building plenty of awesome projects and just having fun.

I like getting inspiration from anything, using it to bring a concept to life and working with great people to create unique experiences. My job is about listening, thinking, creating, sharing and learning, and I love that.

I am so passionate about what I do that I like to take it home with me. Aside from going to work everyday I also do a little freelance on the side. I am currently looking for a fulltime job.

My Résumé

I am passionate about design, fashion, and modern culture, so it is only natural that this passion has led me to a career in multimedia design and development. I am a highly dedicated and driven individual and I strive for perfection in my everyday efforts.

I understand the world of design from many perspectives. My background in print design and production, as well as web design and development, gives me a well-rounded understanding of various aspects of the industry. Specifically, I have experience in graphic design, website design/development, video/audio, motion graphics. Whether conceptualizing complex campaigns or getting down to the details of production, I know what is needed to get the job done.

Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) - Desktop Publisher

September 2010 / September 2012

Provide graphic art services to support the pre-press journals program for the publication of scientific and technical journals. These services include converting, scanning, editing and transmitting files, and liaising with production, marketing, and editorial staff regarding graphic illustrations.

Use of the 3B2 publishing system to make corrections to the original automated page composition of scientific and technical journals. These corrections and changes are requested by editors and authors, and must be made without affecting the underlying XML structured data. Prepare and check completed files for problems, such as font usage, color profiles, compliance with software standard, transparencies, resolution of graphics, etc. Preflight problems are resolved before the PDFX files are delivered for printing. As and when necessary, provide fixes and resolve issues with the 3B2 templates.

A close working relationship with the Executive Director of CSP and the marketing and sales department facilitates collaboration and effective graphic design support for creating unilingual and bilingual journal advertisements, newsletters, Microsoft Word templates, slideshows and posters. This work is done using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

National Research Council (NRC) - E-Publishing Technician

February 2010 / Sepember 2010

Used the 3B2 publishing system to make corrections to the original automated page composition of scientific and technical journals. Made changes requested by editors and authors, such as, placement of elements (e.g., tables and figures, balancing columns, breaking equations between lines, breaking tables between pages, etc.) without affecting the underlying XML structured data.

Prepared and checked completed files for problems, such as font usage, color profiles, compliance with software standard, transparencies, resolution of graphics, etc., using the software tool, Enfocus Pitstop. Reviewing the report from Pitstop, facilitated the resolution of any preflight problems before delivery of the PDFX files for printing.

MAD Inc - Interactive Multimedia Developer

April 2009 / December 2009

Designed and developed websites to W3C standards. Designed and produced a variety of creative assets for print, web, and interactive design.

Embassy of Canada, Washington DC - Assistant to the Ambassador

June 2008 - August 2008

Managed the correspondence in the office, and provided administrative and research assistance to the Ambassador, his Chief of Staff, and his Social Secretary.

Embassy of Canada, Washington DC - Reprographics, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design

June 2007 - August 2007

Created digital archives of documents, produced hard copies of documents, performed bindery tasks, and tracked supply inventory. Prepared and submitted files to the Fiery RIP Station, designed layouts for internal Embassy booklets using InDesign, and designed covers, letterheads and logos using Illustrator and Photoshop.

ByPress Printing - Desktop Publisher/Printer

March 2007 - June 2007

Performed various desktop publishing and printing tasks. Prepared customer proofs, and orders for shipping, created digital archives of documents, produced hard copies. Performed a variety of bindery jobs. Provided customer service by answering phones, and taking orders placed by phone, email and in person.

Algonquin College, Ottawa - Daploma Hons. Interactive Multimedia Developer

2007 / 2009

This program will prepare me for a career as an Interactive Multimedia Developer in web and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM development. A strong emphasis is placed on developing the hands-on component, which is offered through courses in design, programming, development and authoring for the web, DSLR photography and digital imaging, media and design, animation, video/sound editing, and motion graphics. The program covers the essential elements of multimedia planning and development, and equal importance is given to the both the creative and technical aspects. We will complete individual, as well as team-based multimedia projects.

In the Interactive Multimedia Developer program I am learning the many different skills that will prepare me to pursue a career in the multimedia industry. Today, most businesses/organizations and government agencies need to communicate information electronically -- through the Internet, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, kiosks, computer displays, and other digital equipment. The software applications that I am using in this program include: Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Primers Pro, Acid Sound Studio, Flash, and Director.

Algonquin College, Ottawa - Daploma Hons. Print Media

2005 / 2007

This program emphasized hands-on learning, with a focus on the creation of digital artwork and the production processes leading to a final printed product. We did individual projects to perform all steps in the production process, as well as working in small groups to stress the importance of teamwork. We designed with the industry's best software, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Dreamweaver to produce such items as program newsletters, calendars, brochures, posters and small books. Industry support for the Print Media program is demonstrated by an eight-week "work readiness" placement, where students were required to fulfill the demands of employers, practice the skills and techniques learned in the Print Media program and acquire new skills and knowledge.

Algonquin College, Ottawa - Certificate. General Arts and Sciences

2004 / 2005

I took the General Arts and Science Program and focused on Media and Communication in order to explore career and academic options and to improve my academic base.

I am continuously learning, and keeping up to date with the latest design trends and coding tricks, building on my toolbox of knowledge from design to web programming. I am adept at working in both MAC and Windows operating systems.