Sole Graphic Designer for the Agency.

In this position as the sole Graphic Designer at the Ministry of the Attorney General’s, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee I was tasked with creating all the branding, custom designed promotional material for this year’s OPGT’s 100th year anniversary. I was also responsible for updating all their Power of Attorney Kits to be more aligned with the Digital First Government’s mandate, while also prioritizing, conceptualizing, producing all necessary materials as they come up.

In this newly implemented position, I supported the Innovation Office with all of their communication needs as well as branding and maintenance of the Modernization Division’s core values through customized design solutions. I am focused on maintaining Ministry of the Attorney General’s core values through client-centric design communications while supporting the Innovation Office to implement key modernization initiatives.

Graphic Designer, Production Artist, managing and maintaining a list of brand needs.

Clients include Midas, Weed Man, Telus, Respire.

Designed, produced and managed Dell’s print assets as well as miscellaneous brand needs.

Clients include Dell, Crime Stoppers, Bosch, Epson, Esso, Sick Kids, Subaru.

Worked with a wide range of clients, projects, cultures, designers and regions. The diverse challenges and differences aided in broadening my perception and experiences. Art direction varied from concepts to design, photography to illustration. Some of my toughest challenges were to adapt to the cultures, work ethics, political bias’ and traditions.

Clients include Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL), CRDB Bank, Alpha Dry Cleaners, Celtel, Dume Condoms, Media Power.

As a solo creative in the beginning, I assisted B Co. from infancy to the full grown studio it was. I handled all major design projects, collaborated with freelancers and worked closely with a list of clients. Eventually, as the team grew I offered guidance, morale and inspiration where needed.

Clients include PGA Hall of Famer Arnold Palmer, U of T’s School of Continuing Studies, Aastra Technologies, Devil’s Pulpit Golf Association, Ridge at Manitou Golf Club, The Famous Coffee Shop, Sligo, Bahamas investment, Coppinwood Golf Club.

Part of a team of designers that refined and typeset, a retail leasing portfolio for Cadillac Fairview’s potential retailers. Assisted in the design revision and production of Oxford Properties’ quarterly newsletters. Participated in miscellaneous concept developments for prospective clients. Illustrated for a number of clients, including 310 Maxx, Pylon’s Newsletter and Oxford Properties.

Clients included Cadillac Fairview, Oxford Properties, 310 Maxx, Periwinkle, Kearns Insurance Corp.

I teach, mentor, guide, inspire and help develop young artistic talent.

Advertising and Graphic Design Diploma, honours.
Design Foundation Diploma, honours.

Courses included:

Typography
Design
Drawing
Package Design
Introduction to Arts and Science
Business Writing Skills
Strategic Thinking
Philosophy
Entrepreneurship
Corporate Design
Business Ethics
Portfolio Development
Internship
Digital Design

The Toronto School of Art fosters the inherent capabilities of its students through an education model that revolves around artists teaching artists to help them make their mark. This translates into a hands-on education model that focuses on studio-based learning. TSA offer's students the opportunity to work with practicing artists in a close, one-on-one environment. What this entails is a rigorous study of the arts through a challenging, tactile application of every skill set learned.

Courses Included:

Painting
Art History
Canadian Art History
Open Studio
Black and White Photography
Life Drawing
Print Making
Mixed Media
Final Cut Pro