EDUCATION

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) | Master of Professional Communication

·    Trained as a formally qualified specialist to plan, implement and oversee organizational communication in productivity and sustainability at an advanced level

·    Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2019-20

University of Guelph | Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

·    Studio Art with Distinction; Minor in Museum Studies

·    Exchange Semester to Hochschule für Künste Bremen, University of the Arts Bremen, Bremen, Germany (2017)

·    Dean’s Honours List (Fall 2013 – Spring 2017)

EXPERIENCE

DIGITAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE | December 2021 - Present

CERC in Migration & Integration, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) - Toronto, ON

· Design and development of web content, as well as overseeing the development of web enhancements in a Content Management environment.

· Creating and designing digital and print campaigns including posters, banners, signage, invitations, e-newsletters, and/or mobile design, creating website wireframes, applying technical skills in graphic design.

· Video, motion graphics and/or podcast editing and production.

· Supports digital storytelling and data visualization research projects.

· Project coordination and administration to ensure timely delivery of quality work.

· Maintaining standards of graphic design and production values for print-based projects and integrating, where appropriate into the website.

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR | January 2021 - Present

Toronto, ON

·    Tell original stories through the art of video that assists clients with connecting and engaging their audience

· Services provided range from: Creative video consultation, storyboard creation, digital file management, assemblage of raw material into captivating stories, colour grading, motion graphics, and delivery of videos ready for all social media platforms

·    Clients include: Kayla Diamond, Gary Beals, Nordest Studio (supporting Apathy is Boring, American Express, Pattison Outdoor), DJ Lady Pista, Red Beti Theatre, Ali Phi, MyHEAT

DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST | August - November 2021

CERC in Migration & Integration, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) - Toronto, ON

· Design and development of web content, as well as overseeing the development of web enhancements in a Content Management environment.

· Creating and designing digital and print campaigns including posters, banners, signage, invitations, e-newsletters, and/or mobile design, creating website wireframes, applying technical skills in graphic design.

· Video/motion graphics editing.

· Supports digital storytelling and data visualization research projects.

· Project coordination and administration to ensure timely delivery of quality work.

· Maintaining standards of graphic design and production values for print-based projects and integrating, where appropriate into the website.

DIGITAL MEDIA ASSISTANT | March - August 2021

CERC in Migration & Integration, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) - Toronto, ON

·    Maintain and develop a priority list of web enhancements; create project plans for deliverables and timelines based on priority initiatives and target audience

·    Develop digital imagery for all communications channels working with CERC Migration to advance the visual identity for CERC Migration material including social media and email campaigns

·   Develop digital imagery for all communications channels working with CERC Migration to advance the visual identity for CERC Migration material including social media and email campaigns

·    Undertake photography, video editing, and motion graphic design

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR | September - December 2020

DESIGN & PRODUCTION INTERN | January – August 2020

Nordest Studio - Toronto, ON

·    Assist with all streaming-related events and services including set-up, project plans, staging support, filming, and calling

·    Edit video content and motion graphics for client live streams, marketing material, and social media posts

·    Engage in team brainstorming, ideations, and conceptualization for various client requests related to marketing, content management, and brand campaign services

·    Manage projects for a variety of clients with my organizational skills and enthusiasm to improve existing systems

·    Highlights: Apathy is Boring RISE Retreat Winter 2020, Luminato Festival Toronto Live Stream 2020, Small World Music - Global Toronto Online Live Stream 2020, CAMH NSNT Campaign Launch Live Stream 2020, Kayla Diamond Music Videos September 2020

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT | May - August 2020

Global Journalism Innovation Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) - Toronto, ON

·    Collaborated with the TMU research team on the Explanatory Journalism Project, a $2.5 million Partnership Grant project supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), focused on discovering the uptake and impact of explanatory digital journalism

· Conducted data analysis research focused on ways in which quantitative data has been portrayed in The Conversation Canada surrounding COVID-19 to inform public dialogue and policy action

Co-Lead: Website Design and Development using the TMU AEM CQ platform

Lead Workshop: Voyant Tools + Microsoft Excel - Global Journalism Impact & Uptake Co-Lead Workshop: Intro to Microsoft Excel - Global Journalism Impact & Uptake Blogging Tools - Global Journalism Impact & Uptake

GRADUATE ASSISTANT | September 2019 - May 2020

Faculty of Communication & Design, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) - Toronto, ON

·    Collaborated with professors to implement new material in the syllabus for courses covering text, images and sound, countercultural communication and communication and social media

·    Graded assignments, projects, and midterms posted on D2L

·    Assisted students with inquiries about coursework while offering constructive feedback

·    Facilitated effective environments for group work to occur in the classroom

·    Completed TA workshops through the Learning and Teaching office

VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR | December 2017 - August 2019

Viva Productions - Kingston, ON

·    Served in various roles including camera operator, editor, graphic artist, producer/associate producer, and production assistant in the development and creation of promotional ideas and concepts

·    Created and maintained customer and client relations

·    Assisted in marketing, content creation, sales, and promotions for the company and its subsidiaries of Station 14 Kingston and Gaels on Station 14

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LIVE STREAM | September 2017 - August 2019

Gaels on Station 14 - Kingston, ON

·    Helped produce successful live sports webcast productions involving the Queen's University Gaels athletic program in Kingston, Ontario across several sports

·    Trained in camera operation, directing, live switching, graphics, instant replay, and tech troubleshooting

·    Attended OUA Broadcast & Marketing U Conference in Spring 2019

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT | September 2018 - January 2019

Queen’s University - Kingston, ON

·    Produced weekly Queen's Gaels highlight videos recapping weekend action and previewing upcoming home games for social media platforms

·    Sourced and edited video footage

·    Wrote and recorded voice-overs

SENIOR WEBCAST CREW MEMBER | August 2014 - April 2017

University of Guelph - Guelph, ON

·    Crew member for over 180 different game-day live webcast productions of Guelph Gryphons sports

·    Operated video cameras and switchers, NewTek TriCaster, and audio equipment

·    Troubleshooted technical issues by communicated between online streaming services and live production team

VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR | April 2012 - December 2016

KINGSTON CLIPPERS SOCCER CLUB - Kingston, ON

·    Captured a variety of promotional, social and live game footage throughout both the outdoor and indoor seasons for men’s and women’s League1 Ontario soccer teams

·    Filmed matches and produce highlight packages for promotional material

·    Assisted COGECO Kingston in capturing games on live-to-tape

DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION AND CONTENT CREATOR | April- August 2015

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre - Kingston, ON

·     Contributed to the daily operation of the non-profit artist-run centre and the community-oriented programming it offers under supervision of then Artistic Director Kevin Rodgers

·     Served as liaison between the artist-run centre and artists within the community through social media and email

·     Coordinated interview times with members of the artist-run centre for a video documentation major project

·     Edited video content for social media release and digital archives

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Leading to Reading volunteer, Toronto Public Library, Toronto, ON (2023)

  • Event Volunteer, Growing the Game panel, She’s4Sports, Toronto, ON (2023)

  • Researcher, Synaesthetic Media Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Toronto, ON (2020)

  • Content Creator, Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, ON (2017)

  • Videographer and Editor, Alzheimer Society of KFL&A, Kingston, ON (2017)

  • Photographer, Curtain Call Productions, Guelph, ON (2015-2016)

  • Student Volunteer, Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON (2014-2017)

AWARDS

  • “Good Love” (Editor), Official Selection, Local Shorts, Kingston Canadian Film Festival, Kingston, ON, Canada, 2022

  • “Good Love” (Editor), Winner, Best Documentary, Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival, Halifax, NS, Canada, 2021

  • DMZ Ventures Logo Design Challenge, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), 2020

  • Ontario University Athletics Broadcast/Webcast of the Year, Gaels on Station 14, Queen’s University, 2018

  • Ontario University Athletics Broadcast/Webcast of the Year, GryphVision, University of Guelph, 2016

  • Inaugural GryphVision MVP Award, University of Guelph, 2015