The document describes the career and education of A.L. Smith. It details that they grew up in eastern Canada, worked as a reporter at age 16 which improved their writing and social skills. They studied Communication at Concordia University where they learned various design programs, coding, and networking skills. Smith used these skills as graphics editor for The Link newspaper. They also took business courses and interned with theatre companies, applying skills like event promotion and social media management. Smith is now looking for interesting project and team opportunities.

1. A.L. SMITH COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING DESIGN

2. A.L. SMITH COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING DESIGN

3. A.L. SMITH COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING DESIGN

4. A.L. SMITH COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING DESIGN

5. I grew up on the East Coast of Canada.

6. It was quiet, I grew up on the East Coast of Canada.

7. It was quiet, I grew up on the East Coast of Canada. friendly,

8. It was quiet, I grew up on the East Coast of Canada. friendly, and beautiful.

9. At 16, I became a reporter for the local newspaper.

10. At 16, I became a reporter for the local newspaper. My writing improved, my people skills developed, and my illusions about the newspaper business ended.

11. At 16, I became a reporter for the local newspaper. My writing improved, my people skills developed, and my illusions about the newspaper business ended. So, when I was accepted into Communication Studies and Journalism at Concordia University, I chose Communication.

12. At Concordia I gained a whole new skill set.

13. At Concordia I gained a whole new skill set. I worked with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and Indesign;

14. At Concordia I gained a whole new skill set. I worked with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and Indesign; learned to code with processing and html;

15. At Concordia I gained a whole new skill set. I worked with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and Indesign; learned to code with processing and html; and built a network of dynamic filmmakers, photographers, graphic designers and sound producers.

16. I put my skills to use as graphics editor of The Link.

17. I put my skills to use as graphics editor of The Link. I learned to work on a weekly production schedule,

18. I put my skills to use as graphics editor of The Link. I learned to work on a weekly production schedule, to manage and recruit talented contributors,

19. I put my skills to use as graphics editor of The Link. I learned to work on a weekly production schedule, to manage and recruit talented contributors, and work as a team with section editors and the rest of the production crew.

20. Concordia took me beyond technical, into the theoretical.

21. Concordia took me beyond technical, into the theoretical. I began to see how the Internet can transform hierarchies into information networks,

22. Concordia took me beyond technical, into the theoretical. I began to see how the Internet can transform hierarchies into information networks, how technological innovations reverberate,

23. Concordia took me beyond technical, into the theoretical. I began to see how the Internet can transform hierarchies into information networks, how technological innovations reverberate, and the socially constructed nature of our beliefs.

24. I also took advantage of business-oriented courses.

25. I also took advantage of business-oriented courses. I studied consumer behaviour, marketing research, retailing, and advertising at the John Molson School of Business,

26. I also took advantage of business-oriented courses. I studied consumer behaviour, marketing research, retailing, and advertising at the John Molson School of Business, as well as media policy, public relations and business writing.

27. In 2009, I worked in B.C. for the Victoria Fringe Festival.

28. There I saw how cloud computing can help organizations with limited resources. In 2009, I worked in B.C. for the Victoria Fringe Festival.

29. There I saw how cloud computing can help organizations with limited resources. I designed volunteer recruitment materials, In 2009, I worked in B.C. for the Victoria Fringe Festival.

30. There I saw how cloud computing can help organizations with limited resources. I designed volunteer recruitment materials, In 2009, I worked in B.C. for the Victoria Fringe Festival. created and managed social media channels,

31. There I saw how cloud computing can help organizations with limited resources. I designed volunteer recruitment materials, In 2009, I worked in B.C. for the Victoria Fringe Festival. created and managed social media channels, and found community hosts for over 50 artists, including a unilingual japanese team.

32. In 2010, I interned for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

33. I organized and promoted local events in conjunction Canada-wide Culture Days, In 2010, I interned for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

34. I organized and promoted local events in conjunction Canada-wide Culture Days, liaised with press, In 2010, I interned for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

35. I organized and promoted local events in conjunction Canada-wide Culture Days, liaised with press, created promotional materials and logos for print and web, In 2010, I interned for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

36. I organized and promoted local events in conjunction Canada-wide Culture Days, and put together the physical and promotional aspects of an art gallery for children. liaised with press, created promotional materials and logos for print and web, In 2010, I interned for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

37. I'm looking for interesting projects, and great teams.

38. I'm looking for interesting projects, and great teams. Contact me .

39. I'm looking for interesting projects, and great teams. Contact me. View my portfolio.

40. For a closer look:

41. For a closer look: Concordia Communication Studies

42. For a closer look: Victoria International Fringe Festival Concordia Communication Studies

43. For a closer look: Victoria International Fringe Festival Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Concordia Communication Studies

44. For a closer look: Victoria International Fringe Festival Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia The Link: Concordia’s Independent Newspaper Concordia Communication Studies