Hello! Please allow me to introduce myself...
Hey Hillel and the rest of the Bald crew!
I’m pretty sure I’m the design virtuoso you’ve been looking for. Perhaps it was my full head of hair that threw you off? My name is Ryan and I’m a graphic design specialist and brand strategist who’s been hiding out on the east coast of Canada and I’m thrilled we’re finally connecting!
After graduating with a diploma in Classical Animation and Graphics Technology, I made it my personal mission to change how businesses and individuals showcased themselves through effective design.
I am incredibly passionate about visual storytelling, strategic thinking, and crafting engaging narratives that connect brands to the people that love them.
Thinking outside of the box is my forté (often not aware that the box even exists) and I am well-versed in a broad range of design applications. Being a one-man agency, it has been been my absolute pleasure guiding clients through their creative process, from visually presenting their initial wants and needs, to delivering a polished brand package, or brochures, websites, and more.
I’m happy to provide you with a sample of my portfolio below!
Like what you see as much as I do? Grab the clippers! I’m ready to go Bald!
Cheers,
Ryan Lavigne
My Experience
Work Experience
Fundy Float Corporation | Founder/Owner, 2018-Present
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business including day-to-day operations, client relationships, partnerships, maintenance, financials, branding, marketing, etc.
FireWing Media | Founder/Owner, 2010-Present
Developing visual brand identity systems, brand strategy and on-brand content for a broad scope of clients ranging from local start-ups to province-wide initiatives.
Maritime Peak Apparel | Consultant/Graphic Designer, 2020-Present
Technical reconstruction and digitization of graphics for apparel and print applications.
Saint John Hyundai | Marketing Manager, 2013-2015
Led all aspects of marketing including: brand strategy, web development, social media engagement, event planning, etc.
Signs Plus Ltd. | Graphic Designer, 2009-2013
Designed, produced and applied vehicle graphics, signage, and print materials for business throughout Southern New Brunswick.
Design Clients / Projects
Horizon Health Network New Brunswick | Visual Identity/Brand Development for Interim CEO, Margaret Melanson
Penniac Wilderness / Penniac Wilderness Adventures | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Web Development
Bait Armor | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design (business still in development)
Broken Pieces Rage Room | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Web Development
JET Realty – Jackie E. Thompson | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design
Bait Armor | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design (business still in development)
Whip’s Adventure Company | Visual Identity/Brand Development
River’s Edge Catering | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Graphic Design, Web Development
‘See Life Differently’ with Kerry | Visual Identity/Brand Development
National Alarm Services Fredericton Ltd. | Visual Identity/Brand Development
Mike Martin Electrical | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Graphic Design
Ultimate Windows & Doors / Ultimate Cabinetry & Millwork | Visual Identity/Brand Development
Creative Safety Solutions (previously Scene Safety Company) | Visual Identity/Brand Development
Eighty Three Bar Arcade | Graphic Design
The Alzheimer’s Society of New Brunswick | Graphic Design
Kennebecasis Regional Police Force | Graphic/Multimedia Design, Photography
Melanie Crowley RHN | Back to Balance Mind, Body, Spirit | Visual Identity/Brand Development, Brand Strategy
Education
2002 – Animation & Graphics Technology
New Brunswick Community College, Miramichi, NB
- Diploma with Honours
- Certificate in Advanced After Effects
- Certificate in Advanced Studio Readiness
2000 – High School | Diploma with High Honours
St. Malachy’s Memorial High School, Saint John, NB
- Diploma with High Honours
- Member of the ‘Tech’ Crew
Specialized Skills
General
Windows, Mac OS, Android
Office Applications – Microsoft Office Suite, Mac OS, Google
Storage Applications – Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive
Task Management – Notion, Trello
Graphics/Photography
Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign
Topaz Labs – Gigapixel, DeNoise, Photo AI
Blender
Sketchbook Pro
Multimedia
Adobe Creative Suite – After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate, Media Encoder
Audacity
Google Earth Studio
OBS Studio
Web Development
Wordpress
FTP
Notepad++
References
Henry Arseneault
Escalation Manager, IBM
Business Partner, Bait Armor (in development)
(506) 333-7851 | henrya@rogers.com
Gary Crowley
Ports & Coastal Training/Development Lead, Atlantic Towing
Founder/Owner, Maritime Peak Apparel
(506) 647-5113 | info@maritimepeak.com
Andrew Hamburg
Owner, Signs Plus Ltd.
(506) 644-8387 | andrew@signsplusnb.com
If you would rather view my resume as a downloadable pdf, simply click the button below!
Thank You!
Thank you for taking time to review my credentials and work experience! If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to explore the rest of the site or reach out.
I look forward to discussing the possibility of joining your team! I am available via phone or video conference at your earliest convenience.
Cheers, Ryan