• Manages business inquiries for artwork in the form of traditional and digital media• Researches and brainstorms subject matter in order to keep up with industry trends and generate original ideas• Creates detailed preliminary sketches and adapts to visual styles to ensure work aligns with the client’s vision• Delivers work that consistently adheres to project specifications and modifications from concept to the final product• Communicates regularly with clients via e-mail or in-person, and provides any necessary updatesPast projects Include:• Illustration• 2D Game Art• Book Covers• Map/Environment Art• Background Painting• Concept Art• Motion Graphics• Card Illustration• Logo Design• Personalized Commission

• Researched and prepared preliminary sketches, drafts and digital paintings, and successfully transferred the fully resolved designs to a variety of public spaces.• Handled the equipment and materials with expertise and delegated schedule to ensure the mural was completely with great quality in a timely matter• Led an interactive mural session with guests during the Sheridan Gala 2015• Contributed to Sheridan College, Milton Public Library and St. Francis Xavier S.S.

• Conceptualizing and developing visuals for new brain training games• Collaborating with developers to produce mock ups, game assets and animation• Redesigning website graphics and updating graphics for older games• Assisting developers with game testing and creative critiques• Contributed artwork to 30+ games that focus on memory, reaction, concentration, logic and speed

• Representing the Nintendo brand at various footprint events and at retail stores throughout the Greater Toronto Area.• Educating guests about Nintendo’s recent products and providing demonstrations in a professional manner• Merchandising at various retail stores to ensure products are stocked, displayed and in order• Providing useful feedback regarding daily customer interactions and attendance in order to help improve future events• Maintaining a safe environment by monitoring guests, keeping the work site and products clean, and ensuring the proper usage of equipment• Assisting in the setup and dismantle of event properties

• Created Daymare(2020) and Olympian Sky (2021) for the Toronto Game Jam (TOJam)• Prepared preliminary sketches, in- game art and animation, UI, and promotional illustrations• Produced finished games over the course of a week• Currently available to play on PC/Mac

• Designed a 4 week curriculum for a Portfolio Preparation course• Prepared lesson plans, worksheets and assignments• Provided critical feedback, additional exercises, and resources for enhanced learning• Communicated via video call and stream(zoom) in order to carry out lessons and demonstrate traditional and digital drawing• Contents of the course included project management and portfolio building through observational drawing, figure drawing, perspective, compositional studies, and color/light theory

• Designed custom made jewelry using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator• Prepared designs for cutting using Laserstar equipment• Modified and cleaned cut metal in preparation for assembly• Maintained a high level of quality while completing orders in a timely manner• Provided excellent customer service through prompt responses and complimentary design proofs• Contributed to training new hires and prepared documents to provide efficiency to everyday tasks• Maintained a clean environment and handled dangerous equipment with care

The Do's and Don'ts of Portfolio (2020)• Prepared a presentation about Portfolios with a team of two Illustrators• Presented to Grade 11 Media Arts students at Meadowvale Secondary SchoolPresentation included: • Lecture aided by professional portfolio websites and a PDF presentation• Instruction and advice on applying to schools/programs and a breakdown of portfolio requirements• One on one sessions with students to look over portfolio and discuss post secondary options• Provided physical portfolio and drawing test examples to aid in student learning--Spotlight Sheridan (2017)• Prepared a 45 minute workshop about the Illustration and Animation Programs at Sheridan with a team of four students• Presented to grade 7 and 8 students four times a day over the course of a weekWorkshop included: • Lecture: The Streams of Illustration- Narrative, information, editorial and entertainment• Prepared a power point presentation highlighting the streams of Illustration• Worked with students one on one to draw television characters• Reset the work stations and tidied the classroom in preparation for the next presentation• Supplied picture books and art books of alumni for inspiration--Introduction to Visual Note-taking Workshop (2015)• Prepared a 90 minute workshop about Visual Note-taking• Presented to three Grade 9 Art classes during the same dayWorkshop included: • Introduction to myself and my experiences transitioning from High school to College• Lecture: What is it? When do you do it? How to do it? Why do it? • Designed and distributed a handout containing a summary of the lesson, and references (This in itself was a visual note, which students then used to mark up for themselves)• Demonstration of making a visual note, and interactive discussion • Books, sketchbooks, and physical copies of some visual notes, to help inspire the students• Examples of my own work, well known artists, and colleagues

• Represented Sheridan College and the Illustration Bachelor's Program during Recruitment events, and provided necessary information. (Ontario College Information Fair, Fall Open House, Portfolio Review Day, Spring Open House, High School Tour day) • Provided general, specialized, and residence tours for the Trafalgar Campus to potential students, high school students, parents and other interested parties • Spotlight Sheridan (May 2017): Prepared a 45 minute workshop about the Illustration and Animation Programs at Sheridan College with a team of 4 representatives. Presented to faculty and students in middle school 16 times over the course of four days• Contacted students via telephone about their offer of admission, invited and guided them through the process of our Spring Open House event• Prepared a hand drawn map for the High School Tour Day Event• Completed data entry for recruitment events

• Created sprites, animations and assets to be used in-game for the newly released indie game "Finding Paradise"• Produced six concept paintings to be used as promotional work• Assisted with a variety of on call tasks• Worked remotely and communicated via Skype and DropboxApplications Used: Adobe Photoshop