Every story has a beginning. Let me tell you mine.
About Me
I am a creative, passionate, focused individual who is an artist, designer, and teacher. I have an extended myriad of personal hobbies that have always continued to push me towards design as a career path. Art has taught me aesthetics, running small businesses has distilled marketing knowledge, videography has guided my understanding of social media, the list goes on… In every task I approach, I often wonder why things are designed poorly and what decisions led to a product becoming a frustration for the user. It is these frustrations that I seek to remedy through the use of a human centred design philosophy and the application of the double-diamond model for design. My background in business will always ensures I have a finger on the pulse of the company while making design decisions that impact production timelines. Additionally, I am a self taught individual (for the most part) and if nothing else, this should emphasize my drive and desire to purse this career with a fervency unlike any other.
My Creed
In my desire to create and design I maintain several guiding principals. Beyond just being aesthetically pleasing, designs should be simple to use and place the users needs first. My work evolves through the careful observation of individuals and iteration to ensure positive outcomes for all.
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Education
PBDEd. Post-Baccalaureate Degree of Education (Secondary)
Vancouver Island University - 2016
B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts and English Writing
Redeemer University College - 2014
Honours Certificate of Fine Arts
Sheridan College - 2011
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Achievements
Generated corporate returns of 181% in 2021
Graduated with honours from Sheridan College
Merit Scholarship for Redeemer University
First Degree Black Belt (Tae Kwon Do)
Scouted for the 2012 Summer Olympics (Archery)
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Skills
Adobe XD
InVision
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Illustrations and detailed renderings
Technical and Creative Writing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Adept Communicator / Instructor
Inquiries
If you have any questions or would like to connect with me, please contact me via email or phone. You can also follow up with me on social media if you’re curious to know what I get up to!