Education
York University / Sheridan College
SEPTEMBER 2013 – APRIL 2017
Bachelor of Design Honours Degree, member of the Dean’s List. Joint program between York University’s Department of Design and Sheridan College’s Department of Animation, Art & Design (YSDN).
Archbishop Denis O’Connor C.H.S.
SEPTEMBER 2009 – JUNE 2013
Graduated with honours from advanced level classes, specialization in communications technology and fine arts.
Experience
Independent Freelancing, Remote
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, SEPTEMBER 2018 – Present
Created designs for small businesses such as marketing collateral for Bearspaw First Nation, Stoney Nakoda Telecom (Morley, AB) and Clearwave Broadband Networks (Edmonton, AB), site maps for Dom’s Auto Parts Co. Ltd. (Courtice, ON) as well as logos and branding for Flawless Aesthetics by Chels (Buckhorn, ON) and Just Breathe Yoga (Ajax, ON).
Three97, Remote
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, January 2021 – December 2021
Sole graphic designer helping to build a human-centric design and growth agency that allows companies unlock their full market potential. Work included websites and marketing collateral for Amplify Solutions (Winnipeg, MB), websites and social media graphics for Trademark Depot (Montreal, QC), and various projects for other small businesses.
Perennial | DCM (Perennial Inc.), Etobicoke
JR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER, APRIL 2019 – January 2021
Created work spanning vast mediums including packaging, branding, social media, environmental signage and assets, and marketing collateral. Worked alongside business team for multiple ideation projects that resulted in the creation of new products such as Manitoba Heart for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Clients included Coca-Cola, RBC, Tilray, and Perennial Brands (18.8, Gray Jay, Maple & Cedar).
Common Collection Agency, Scarborough
CLIENT SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION, JANUARY 2019 – APRIL 2019
Responsible for phone directory, creditor/debtor account management, customer service, employee license application/management and general administrative duties.
Glenn Davis Group (Davis & Bridgemark), Mississauga
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, MAY 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2018
Summer internship split between both agencies. Gained a thorough understanding of the branding and packaging working with dozens of experienced creatives. Clients included ConAgra (Hunts), Unilever (Red Rose), Post (Premier Protein), and Kraft Heinz.
Dom’s Auto Parts Co. Ltd., Courtice
ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION, JULY 2013 – present
Responsible for accounts payable/receivable, physical and electronic bookkeeping, health and safety management, human resource management, social media marketing and content generation.
MAD marketing+design, Etobicoke
GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING INTERN, APRIL 2016 (1 MONTH)
Student internship toward Bachelor of Design Honours degree (YSDN). Gained experience in both design and marketing in an intimate, collaborative environment. Clients included Johnson & Johnson Inc. (Acuvue) and Church & Dwight (Arm & Hammer, Batiste).
Achievements
Graduated from York University on Dean’s List (2017)
Scholarship to York University (2013)
Lifetouch Communications Award for design (2013)
Ontario Scholar Award (2013)
Winning designer of student agenda distributed to over 800 students at Archbishop Denis O’Connor C.H.S. for the 2013/2014 school year (2013)
