Corey
de Laplante

Visual Communications Professional

Over 20 years of experience working for the Federal Government and over 10 years in the Private Sector, I specialize in creating impactful visual communications that effectively convey messages and engage audiences.

a man with glasses and a jacket on
a man with glasses and a jacket on

Bilingual: E-E-E (since 2005)

Secret Security Clearance

LGBTQ2S+ & Visible Minority

Supervisor Experience

Portfolio

Recent Projects

a woman in a blue shirt and a child in a blue shirt and a teddy
a woman in a blue shirt and a child in a blue shirt and a teddy
Federal Budget (2022-2023)

Creating appealing and informative visual brand for products showcased on a national stage (formally presented and tabled in Parliament). Lead Designer of a robust team of 3 Designers, this work includes print production (specifically cover and publishing support), online PDF production, support for Web, Social Media Campaigns (as well as Advertising) which includes template Shareables for other departments, Internal Communications (including custom visuals for News Releases, Speeches, Custom PowerPoint Templates, etc.), Media Event Visual Support and Signage, Pre- and Post-Budget visual branding and production support, and video editing production.

Budget 2021 – Budget 2022 – Budget 2023
Fiscal Economic Updates: 2021 – 2022

a guard standing in front of Rideau Hall
a guard standing in front of Rideau Hall
Annual Report for the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (2012-2019)

Developing a unique Annual Report visual identity for the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. These reports were presented to the Privy Council, as well as distributed to Members of Parliament, Supreme Court Judges, and to Senators (also Library and Archives and Public Works). As the only Designer for over 13 years, this document, showcasing over 100 photos each, included print production requirements (including hardcopy versions), online accessible PDFs (WCAG-compliant), support for Web, Social Media, and the Press Office. Duties included call-out to various departments for content collection, live edits on Boardroom Screen with the entire Senior Management Team, Communication Officers, and Photographers (this also included both the Secretary and the Governor General), mock-ups for final signature, press check, storage, distribution, ISSN/Catalogue Number registration, and Treasury Board Publications Report.

2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015 – 2014 – 2013 – 2012 – 2011

a man in a uniform with a large black hat and a large black hat
a man in a uniform with a large black hat and a large black hat
Older Design Projects

Feel free to look at other design projects I have had the pleasure to work on over the years.

Finance Canada – Rideau Hall/Citadelle in Québec City – Transport Canada – Goldfish Communications

a book cover with a peach illustration on the front
a book cover with a peach illustration on the front
Fiction Series (personal project)

Peach, Book # 2 of the LGBTQ murder-mystery fiction series, Stacie Brie Murder Missteries, has just been written, designed, and self-published in both accessible (WCAG) ePub and Paperback formats. Currently narrating and recording the audiobook format respecting ACX standards.

Amazon (Kindle) – Kobo – Apple (iBooks)

Other Items of Note

I have worked on both PC and Mac environments with many years of experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite of products as well as Apple Final Cut and Motion. I also have experience in the creation and maintenance of Adobe LiveCycle forms (both dynamic and static accessible PDF forms).

I have acting supervisory experience which includes helping staff and train new positions (assessments of applications, testing and interviews of applicants, calling references – student job placements). I have assigned projects (from within and outside the branch), provided design revision and verification, obtained supplier submissions, and provided project budget proposals for client approval as well as for contracting. I’ve also managed a team of three for four months during which I consulted on marketing and communication planning and annual printing budgets (forecasting).

I have volunteered my services as a graphic designer for my local hospital’s fundraising initiatives which included translation (from French to English) as well as editing services.

I have provided visual support for embassies around the world (experience in adjusting to work with many languages that I have no ability to read – including those from Europe, the Middle East and Asia).

I also have a background in fine arts (commercial illustration – both with ink/paint and digital).

a woman in a blue dress standing behind a prize
a woman in a blue dress standing behind a prize

Contact Me

Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any further questions.