Terrence Sutherland

Graphic Designer & People Engagement Specialist

Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada
~ Communication is an experience
~ Love + Kindness + Respect = milo pimatisiwin (living well; good life)

Work Experience

Pennecon Heavy Civil Limited

Indigenous Liaison Coordinator

Otter Rapids Camp Construction
Working with First Nation communities impacted by the work taking place at Abitibi Canyon; promoting job and business opportunities; promoting Pennecon's commitment to working with First Nation communities and organizations
August 2023 - Present St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Independent First Nations

Communications Coordinator

Compile and Launch the IFN Website; Develop the IFN Communication Plan Strategy; Collaborate with IFN communities to identify content for website and communication plan.
November 2020 - Present Ontario, Canada

Niikaan Studio

Graphic Designer; Web Designer; Digital Photographer

Passively sharing my expertise in graphic designer, web design, and digital photography.
February 2017 - Present Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

Employment And Social Development Canada

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Officer

I worked with a nationwide regional group of front-line service providers. I was tasked with keeping communication lines open with the national group and research teams.
January 2023 - August 2023 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Kapuskasing Indian Friendship Centre

Healthy Living Coordinator 2021-2022; Cultural Resource Coordinator 2019-2021

Connecting hearts and minds to Indigenous Culture, Cree Culture within the Moose River watershed. Promoting Healthy Living + Healthy Choices.
September 2019 - December 2022 Ontario, Canada

Aerotek

Advanced Driver Training Trainer (Contract)

Promoted from Test Driver to Advanced Driver Training Trainer (ADT Trainer) via contract house. Seasonal.
November 2018 - April 2019 Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

General Motors Of Canada

Test Driver (Seasonal)

Seasonal; hired in fall; end of work in late winter. Following fall, the process repeats.
December 2017 - March 2018 Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada

Payukotayno James & Hudson Bay Family Services

Communications Coordinator

Currently developing a communication plan.
June 2017 - December 2017 Ontario, Canada

Town Of Kapuskasing

Aboriginal Liaison Coordinator

My role was to create a bridge between the town and the Indigenous populations within the town and surrounding region.
Major responsibility was to lead a committee tasked with delivering an annual youth gathering. Specific skills executed: event planning, project management, budgeting, proposal writing, cold calling, persuasive writing, brochure design, poster design, postcard design, form design, and report writing.
July 2014 - June 2016 Ontario, Canada

Education

Cambrian College

Graphic Design

Learned much, still learning outside the academic system
September 2009 - October 2011 Ontario, Canada

Laurentian University

Communications Studies

Quite the experience. I learned that "communications is strong with this one," and this "one" is meaning me. I also learned that electives should not steal your focus away from your core studies. Lessons learned!
January 2005 - November 2005 Ontario, Canada

Languages

English (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Customer Service, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Skills, PHP, Web Design, WordPress, Wordpress Customization, WordPress Theming, XHTML/CSS,

Collaboration - Board Member

I am sitting as a board member for 101 Experiences. The team aims to create microentrepreneurs in passion-based experiences. I am Indigenous. I represent the missing piece in the experiences being developed.

Collabortion - Committee Member

I am working with like-minded individuals in creating a year-long celebration. The Island of Moose Factory is recognizing its 350th year. I am Indigenous to the area and am very vocal in promoting the area older than 350 years. I and others have agreed with "More Than 350 Years" as a tagline and title for the large event.