Chris Hannon

Innovative Communicator with 20+ years' experience creating a wide range of digital and print designs, with a solid track record of consistently achieving the highest level of quality and surpassing all expectations by capitalizing on exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as proven expertise in end-to-end design project management. Leverages excellent organizational skills to manage high volumes of concurring initiatives and meet all deadlines and requirements. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills translate into the capacity to develop key relationships and liaise between multiple parties to instil a synergistic, successful work environment.

Communications Coordinator, Graphic Design & Online Experience - London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® - London, ON

(2022-03 - 2026-08)

Provide social media, video editing/production, and graphic/web design support for member and public-facing communications, to inform more than 2200 REALTOR® Members of association news and updates.

• Communications planning and implementation, including email campaigns, News & Alerts posts on MLS® platforms, social media posts, podcast filming & production.
• Digital video creation (start to finish), including storyboarding, animation, audio recording, editing, production.
• Edit and assemble micro-learning videos, with screen capture, animation, voiceover, utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Website (public and member-only) maintenance & design.

Content Specialist, Marketing & Creative (Contract) - C&C Insurance Consultants/Student VIP - Komoka, ON

(2021-02 - 2022-03)

Provide video production and graphic design support for post-secondary student-facing communications, to educate college and university students on their available health & dental benefits.

• Digital video creation (start to finish), including storyboarding, animation, audio recording, editing, production.
• Graphic design for print & web, including brochures, posters, rack cards, social media posts, email blasts.
• Web page maintenance & design including CMS.
• Create and enhance digital media content including explainer videos, utilizing screen capture, animation, voiceover; create short videos for social media channels utilizing Adobe After Effects.

Graphic Designer (Contract) - TD Bank - Toronto, ON

(2019-09 - 2020-11)

Provide graphic design and video production support on a number of learning initiatives for the Enterprise Data & Analytics business, to promote adoption and increased usage of various data wrangling and analytics tools. Also provide graphic design support for 'Transition to Public Cloud' for the ED&A business.

• Create and enhance print, digital, and web content including creating logos, imagery, job aids, presentations, and infographics utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Create and enhance digital media content including procedural 'how-to' videos utilizing screen capture, animation, voiceover; create videos for various data analytics tools utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Character Animator.
• Digital video creation (start to finish), including storyboarding, filming, audio recording, editing, production.

Digital Media & Content Analyst (Contract) - TD Bank - Toronto, ON

(2018-09 - 2019-03)

Developed digital media content used to inform, educate and enhance the technical capabilities of TD's employees, improving the utilization of TD's wide array of technology services & solutions.

• Create, maintain and enhance digital media content including procedural "how-to" videos, utilizing screen capture, animation, and voiceover; provide self-guided videos for Hardware and Software utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, After Effects.
• Digital video creation (start to finish), including storyboarding, filming, audio recording, editing and production.
• Participate in daily scrums to determine best approach to convey a compelling message.

Design Specialist/E-communications Specialist - Manulife Financial - Waterloo, ON

(2012-04 - 2018-05)

Developed designs for various print/digital tactics, supporting major initiatives to secure potential clients, integrate new clients & deliver ongoing commitments to existing corporate clients; leveraged strong organizational skills to meet customized needs within deadlines.

• Service customers from a wide range of industries such as international engineering, architecture and design firms as well as government; monitor various sectors and review briefing documents to remain abreast of the latest trends.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into unique designs that excite digital and print audiences.
• Manage end-to-end design processes, from conception and sketching to the production of compelling final visual designs.
• Creative consultations to determine approach and generate optimal strategies to help clients get their message out.
• Utilize Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Acrobat; Microsoft Powerpoint; Apple Keynote.

Desktop Support Technician/iPad Specialist (Contract) - Manulife Financial - Waterloo, ON

(2011-12 - 2012-01)

• Configured and deployed more than 100 Apple iPads for use by sales staff & external sales partners; created documentation, procedures, and user guides to support training for managers and staff after the initial project rollout phase.
• Developed and coordinated project schedules to support device configuration and deployment over the project life cycle.

IT Manager/Graphic Designer/Web Designer - Tribe Medical Group Inc. - London, ON

(2008-12 - 2011-09)

Supported and maintained all hardware, networks and systems for in-office and remote sales staff, including mobile device integration (iPhone & Blackberry) and mixed Mac and Windows OS environments; configuration and management of wifi and ethernet and voice connectivity through Nortel BCM telephone system.

• Designed materials for product and sales presentations as well as lab and surgical demonstration events for sales representatives' use in the operating room.
• Website design and maintenance.

Certificate - Digital Communications - Western University

CTS Train The Trainer - Fanshawe Corporate Training Solutions

Web Accessibility/AODA - Deque University

Agile Project Management/Agile Delivery - Udemy

Responsive Design, HTML CSS Web Design - Dreamweaver CC - Udemy

Data Visualization & Motion Graphics - After Effects CC - Udemy

Adobe After Effects CC - DPA Communications

Certification - Apple Certified Mac Technician; Integration & Support Professional - Apple Canada

Computer Programming & Systems Analysis - Westervelt Business School

License - Real Estate Broker's License - Ontario Real Estate Association

License - Real Estate Salesman's License - Ontario Real Estate Association