Dan MaitlandDMAITLAND.com

Welcome to My Website

My name is Dan Maitland and I am a designer. What kind of designer you ask.... well lets start with graphic designer or web designer or even motion graphic designer or perhaps a webmaster or developer. I consider myself to be an engineer of design, some one who strives to learn almost every aspect of computer generated design whether it be for print or web. Design is my passion and the computer is my tool. If you are looking for innovative cutting edge design and ideas and want to bring you business to the next level, looking for someone for a part time, full time or even on a contract basis contact me now. Do you want to know more? Just write me!


I Build Accessible, Usable and Web compliant Websites

Like getting a new home getting a new website is much the same where as in buying a house you expect it to be up to code ,well having a new website built you should expect the same thing and like this website it should be of course, both CSS and XHTML valid according to the w3c. The benifits of this include;

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Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio. Here you will see examples of my web work only as I find it more appropriate to display my print work in an interview. I will describe both web and print projects that I have worked on for each employer/client. Please browse through my portfolio to view my work

Luxury Retreats / CaribbeanWay

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I am currently the lead designer for CaribbeanWay/Luxury Retreats. My biggest accomplishment with this company has been my design work on Luxury retreats.com. I designed the site from top to bottom in conjunction with the Director of marketing. I have also designed most of the recent sections of CaribbeanWay.com. I have also worked on CaribbeanWay's 16 page realestate brochure for 2006 as well as their z-fold brochure for villa rentals showcasing 14 of their hottest villas plus various other print projects. Also I have worked on Flash presentations and PDF presentations for both CaribbeanWay and Luxury Retreats.

INVOLVEMENT: Web | Graphic design
URL: Luxuryretreats.com | CaribbeanWay.com
PRINT PROJECTS: Upon request


SLCAM

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The site has been created with the hopes of providing SLCAM members, and non-members alike, a medium to find up-to-date information about the association and it on goings. I was asked to develop the site by the Treasurer Shammeera Alles. The budget was very low but decided to take the job anyways to help them out.

INVOLVEMENT: Design | CSS | Development
URL: SLCAM.org

FinDecor

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FinDecor are a professional and specialized paint contracting company composed of truly skilled painters working in the greater Montreal area since 1998. I was asked to develop a clean, usable website by the president Dave Beaupre to help provide a stronger sense quality and service and stand out among the rest.

INVOLVEMENT: Design | CSS | Development
URL: FinDecor.ca

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Skills

I am well versed in most graphic applications from web to print to video to interactive CD/DVD's. Please look over my list of qualifications.

Graphic design applications

Adobe Photoshop versions 6 - cs2 ****
Adobe Imageready versions 6 - cs2 ****
Adobe Illustrator versions 9 - cs2 ****
Adobe InDesign versions 2 - cs2 **
Quark Express version 5 *
Corel Draw version 11 *


Web design applications

Adobe Dreamweaver versions 4 - 8 ****
Adobe Flash versions 5 - 8 ****
Swift 3D versions 2 - 4 *


Web languages

CSS ***
HTML ****
DHTML **
PHP **
AJAX ***
javascript **
Actionscript **
Lingo *


Video applications

Adobe Flash video ****
FinalCut Pro versions 4 - 5 **
Adobe Premiere versions 5 - 7***
Adobe After Effects versions 4 - 7 ***
Apple motion versions 1 - 2 *
Apple DVD studio Pro versions 3 *
Quicktime Pro versions 4 - 7 ***


Misc.

3D Studio Max versions 3 - 6 **
Microsoft Office **
Adobe Acrobat versions 4 - 7 ****



Resume

Employment History | Education

As you`ll see, my work experience is lengthy and spreads across several fields of endeavor. For the past several years my passion has been computers and graphic design. I have demonstrated an aptitude for this type of work both as an entrepreneur in a contract position and a full-time employee of an established company.

My listening skills coupled with my knowledge directly result in successfully completed projects that meet deadlines and design expectations. I accept and acknowledge criticism and input from others as I feel this is key in my development as a designer.

I am a punctual, responsible and capable individual. This is true whether working alone or in a team atmosphere. Adapting to whatever need or situation that arises is something else I pride myself on, and I am fully willing to train in and/or learn new things as well as teach/inform others.

Do you want to know more? Just write me!
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Employment History

Over the past 6 Years I have been hired to work both as a freelance consultant and as a fulltime permenant employee for a varitey of different businesses/individuals. Please look over my work history to get a better feel for the type of experience I have.

* 2004 - Present

Employer: CaribbeanWay/Luxury Retreats
Job Title: Lead Designer
Job description: I am currently the lead designer for one of the world leaders in luxury villa rentals and sales. I am in charge of all graphic material whether it be for print, web, or office publication for both CaribbeanWay and Luxury Retreats. I work in a team which consists of the V.P. Marketing the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Coordinator, Webmaster and myself. Our main focus is on the web, from web presentations, ads, landing pages, site design and newsletters. I designed the entire Luxury Retreats website as well as interface design for several softwares that have been developed by our company including BlueWay and HQ to name a couple.

The entire list of jobs I am responsible for are as follows:
-Web Design, Flash Design, Graphic Design, G.U.I. Design, Newsletter Design, Photo correction, PDF presentations, Online interactive maps, Brochures, Magazine ads, Brochures, Media kits, File preperation for embroidery and Leather stampimg.

* 2001 - Present

Freelance consultant for the following:
- MTAD Marketing (Web Development )
- FinDecor.ca (Web development)
- NBNM.org (Web development)
- SLCAM.org (Web development)
- Island Realestate.com (Web development)
- Groupe Selection (Web development/Graphic Design/Flash design)
- Continental Promotions (Web development/Graphic Design/DVD Authoring)
- Lauzon Chasse et Peche (Graphic Design/Web design)
- Shoetrades Publications (Web design)
- Expomediatour (Graphic design/Flash design)

For more information regarding my work history, contact me .

Education

CUID (Certified User Interaction Designer), 2007

Macadamian (Maskery), Ottawa On.

Certificate in E-commerce, 2004

Dawson College, Montreal Qc.

Certificate in Quark Express, 2004

Dawson College, Montreal Qc.

Certificate in Digital MultiMedia Design, 2001 - 2002.5

International Academy of Design & Technology, Montreal Qc.

Vocational Training Diploma in Refrigeration, 2000

Centre Professionelle de Lachine
Commission Scolaire Marguerite Bourgeoys
Lachine, (Qc).

Vocational Diploma in Machining Techniques, 1999

Centre Professionelle de Lachine
Commission Scolaire Marguerite Bourgeoys
Lachine, (Qc)

Studies in Fine Arts, 1992 - 1994

John Abbott College
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (Qc)

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