Bryan Charbonneau

Senior Technical illustrator with more than 20 years experience in Military and High-Tech industry, producing highly detailed technical illustrations for Training and Documentation to communicate process and procedures. Owner/Operator of very successful retail embroidery business. Proficient in creating multimedia graphics, 3D models, animations, interactive graphics, and print/electronic layouts.

Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Action script, 3D software, and digital photography on both PC and Mac platforms.

Contractor at AMPLIFYit (2025-06 – Present)

Assisting in training and supporting production.

• Assisting in training and supporting production

Owner/Operator at AMPLIFYit Embroidery (2012-10 – 2025-06)

Operated very successful retail embroidery business with five employees. Created graphics for print and embroidery purposes. Operated store front and online portal.

• Operated very successful retail embroidery business, which had five employees
• Created graphics for print and embroidery purposes
• Operated store front and online portal

Senior Technical Illustrator at General Dynamics Canada (2004-02 – 2012-03)

Lead Technical Illustrator for Maritime Helicopter Program, developing Black and white isometric drawings to S1000D standards. Created Technical Illustrations in full colour using Adobe illustrator for MHP Training. Developed 3D models of complex military hardware for Training purposes.

• Lead Technical Illustrator for MHP (Maritime Helicopter Program), developing Black and white isometric drawings to S1000D standards
• Create Technical Illustrations in full colour using Adobe illustrator for MHP Training
• Develop 3D models of complex military hardware for Training purposes
• Assist Human Factors Engineering Team in creating Graphic User interface graphics
• Create Flash interactive application for setting states and modes of GUI buttons for efficient communication of requirements
• Develop Flash Presentations that promote GDC's products and services
• Support various established programs as well as RFP's and proposal submissions

Freelance Graphic Artist at CADTH (2009-03 – 2009-03)

Created 10part Character animation promoting healthy living for Diabetics using Flash.

• Created 10part Character animation for CADTH promoting healthy living for Diabetics (Flash)

Freelance Illustrator at Various Clients (2002-07 – 2004-01)

Created technical illustrations and design for customer and marketing documentation, including training courseware and product manuals. Clients include Meriton Networks, Seresco, Vertex Media and the Burnstown School of Art.

• Create technical illustrations and design for customer and marketing documentation, including training courseware and product manuals
• Clients include Meriton Networks, Seresco, Vertex Media and the Burnstown School of Art

Senior Technical Illustrator at Alcatel Canada (1996-07 – 2002-07)

Introduced interactive graphics and animation to online documentation as a creative and cost-effective way to communicate technical information. Introduced 3D models to print and online documentation. Acted as Team Leader and mentor to junior graphic artists.

• Introduced interactive graphics and animation to online documentation as a creative and cost-effective way to communicate technical information
• Introduced 3D models to print and online documentation as a means of promoting graphic collateral reuse between print and online applications, and to achieve photographic quality graphics
• Introduced software packages to work group to enable interactive graphics and rendered models
• Acted as Team Leader and mentor to junior graphic artists; provided assistance and guidance for design, composition and execution; provided feedback and reviewed work for technical accuracy
• Created animations that depict step-by-step technical installation procedures
• Created graphics for award winning customer documentation
• Assisted in the production and maintenance of a searchable graphics library

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed (1994-06 – 1996-07)

Volunteer at Diefenbunker Canada's Cold War Museum

Created Interactive Map of Museum Complex for self guided tours and posters for promotion and sales.

• Create Interactive Map of Museum Complex for self guided tours
• Created posters for promotion and sales

Diploma in Technical and Scientific Illustration – Sheridan College (1991 – 1994)

Certificate in Art Fundamentals – Sheridan College (1990 – 1991)