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International

As the Principal Designer and Illustrator at Impossible Atelier, I have been privileged to lead a dynamic freelance practice that bridges the worlds of visual communication, branding, and storytelling. Since founding this creative studio, I have collaborated with a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions, NGOs, and private enterprises, delivering impactful design solutions that resonate across audiences and platforms.Highlights:Illustration & Publishing: Brought… Show more As the Principal Designer and Illustrator at Impossible Atelier, I have been privileged to lead a dynamic freelance practice that bridges the worlds of visual communication, branding, and storytelling. Since founding this creative studio, I have collaborated with a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions, NGOs, and private enterprises, delivering impactful design solutions that resonate across audiences and platforms.Highlights:Illustration & Publishing: Brought stories to life by illustrating four children's books, partnering with independent authors to craft engaging visuals.Brand Development: Defined and elevated visual identities for events, businesses, and community initiatives, creating cohesive branding and promotional collateral.Multimedia Design: Produced immersive design solutions, including large-scale murals for luxury resorts and packaging for commercial beauty brands.Custom Art & Installations: Designed bespoke portraits, product illustrations, and conceptual murals that uniquely captured clients' visions.My work is fueled by a passion for blending creativity with purpose, whether developing user-friendly eLearning materials, creating vibrant public art, or shaping identities that align with my clients' missions. With a foundation in classical design and an agile approach to new tools and techniques, I continue to explore emerging trends in AR, VR, and digital art to stay at the forefront of innovation.• Clients: Government sector clients, environmental protection, education providers, International publishers, Not-for-profit and NGO• Design for education products and E-Learning• Portraits + custom animal illustrations• Children's book illustration• Illustration + finished art• Branding, collateral + asset development• Icon suites, website assets, UX/UI design• Multimedia design, motion design, publication design, website design• Murals, environmental art, signs + signwriting Show less

As a 3D Asset Designer at KoreMeta, I contributed to the exciting frontier of educational innovation by helping to create immersive, interactive experiences in extended reality (XR). KoreMeta’s mission to make learning engaging and accessible through cutting-edge XR technology aligns perfectly with my passion for leveraging creativity to drive meaningful change.Highlights:3D Asset Design: Designing and optimizing photorealistic 3D models using Blender, ensuring seamless integration… Show more As a 3D Asset Designer at KoreMeta, I contributed to the exciting frontier of educational innovation by helping to create immersive, interactive experiences in extended reality (XR). KoreMeta’s mission to make learning engaging and accessible through cutting-edge XR technology aligns perfectly with my passion for leveraging creativity to drive meaningful change.Highlights:3D Asset Design: Designing and optimizing photorealistic 3D models using Blender, ensuring seamless integration and performance in Unity for VR applications.Texture Editing: Applying advanced techniques in Procreate and Photoshop to develop detailed and visually compelling textures that enhanced the realism of educational environments.Collaboration & Innovation: Working alongside developers and educators to translate complex educational objectives into engaging, interactive visuals.During my short time at KoreMeta, I have had the opportunity to merge my technical skills with a forward-thinking vision for education. By creating assets that bringt XR language-learning apps to life, I've already contributed to tools that make education more immersive and enjoyable for learners worldwide.I'm excited to continue exploring the potential of XR in reshaping how we teach, learn, and interact in digital spaces. Show less

Australia

As a Graphic Artist at Strawberry Solutions, I contributed to Australia’s leading education content creators by designing impactful eLearning solutions tailored to diverse audiences. My role blended creative innovation with strategic design, ensuring each project met the unique needs of educational institutions, corporate clients, and government organizations.Highlights:eLearning Design: Developed branded digital courses and assets, combining creativity with user-centered design to… Show more As a Graphic Artist at Strawberry Solutions, I contributed to Australia’s leading education content creators by designing impactful eLearning solutions tailored to diverse audiences. My role blended creative innovation with strategic design, ensuring each project met the unique needs of educational institutions, corporate clients, and government organizations.Highlights:eLearning Design: Developed branded digital courses and assets, combining creativity with user-centered design to enhance learner engagement.Multimedia Solutions: Produced high-quality illustrations, animations, and UX/UI designs for interactive learning platforms.Brand Development: Partnered with clients to create cohesive visual identities that aligned with their mission, ensuring consistency across all deliverables.Learning Management Systems: Proficiently utilized platforms such as Moodle, Articulate Rise, and EasyGenerator to create and manage dynamic course content.At Strawberry Solutions, I honed my ability to translate complex educational concepts into visually compelling and accessible materials. My passion for storytelling through design and my commitment to meeting client goals have been at the heart of my success in this role.Skills:• Multimedia design, digital illustration, UX/UI• Learning Managesment Systems: Moodle, EasyGenerator, Articulate, Articulate Rise, Jotform• Digital design, learning design, visual communication• Branding development and design, art direction and artworking• Development, storyboarding, research and product design Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a Contract Designer with NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System), I contributed to sustainability initiatives by crafting compelling visual communications that drove engagement and amplified the program’s mission. My work supported NABERS’ efforts to incentivize environmental responsibility in the Australian building sector through data-driven design and creative storytelling.Highlights:Infographic Design: Transformed complex environmental data into clear… Show more As a Contract Designer with NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System), I contributed to sustainability initiatives by crafting compelling visual communications that drove engagement and amplified the program’s mission. My work supported NABERS’ efforts to incentivize environmental responsibility in the Australian building sector through data-driven design and creative storytelling.Highlights:Infographic Design: Transformed complex environmental data into clear, visually engaging infographics, making sustainability metrics accessible to diverse audiences.Motion Graphics: Developed dynamic animations for NABERS’ social media platforms, increasing visibility and public awareness of sustainability programs.Brand Consistency: Created branded templates, icons, and asset libraries to ensure cohesive communication across campaigns and initiatives.Publication Design: Designed impactful print and digital collateral, including guides, certifications, and promotional materials for NABERS Accelerate and other initiatives.Through my work at NABERS, I combined design expertise with a passion for environmental advocacy, delivering visual solutions that inspired action and reinforced NABERS’ role as a leader in sustainability.Skills:• Data interpretation + infographic design in Adobe Illustrator + Canva• Infographic animations in Keynote + Adobe After Effects• Web and marketing design for campaigns in Adobe Illustrator + Canva• Print and digital publication design in Adobe Indesign• Icon design and development for new products in Adobe Illustrator• Library maintenance in Figma + Canva Show less

Cambodia

Graphic Design volunteer: May 2019 - August 2019 Art Direction / Visual Design Lead: August 2019 - May 2021As Art Director and Visual Designer at Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC), I played a pivotal role in shaping the hospital’s visual identity and communication strategies. Working within the Development Department, I led design initiatives that supported AHC’s mission to deliver compassionate, world-class pediatric healthcare in Cambodia while amplifying its global fundraising… Show more Graphic Design volunteer: May 2019 - August 2019 Art Direction / Visual Design Lead: August 2019 - May 2021As Art Director and Visual Designer at Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC), I played a pivotal role in shaping the hospital’s visual identity and communication strategies. Working within the Development Department, I led design initiatives that supported AHC’s mission to deliver compassionate, world-class pediatric healthcare in Cambodia while amplifying its global fundraising efforts.Highlights:Branding & Design: Overhauled AHC’s branding to elevate its credibility and impact, creating resource libraries and templates for consistent communication.Visual Storytelling: Designed custom illustrations, infographics, and print/digital materials to effectively share AHC’s successes and challenges with local and international stakeholders.Digital Platforms: Enhanced user experience and functionality for AHC’s fundraising websites (Raisely, Blackbaud) and designed the interface for the BaRT app, a vital medical tool.Campaigns & Publications: Produced visually engaging fundraising campaigns, newsletters, and development reports that bolstered donor support and community engagement.Team Leadership: Directed a creative team to ensure all visual assets aligned with AHC’s mission and values, fostering collaboration and innovation within tight resource constraints.Through my work, I helped AHC strengthen its identity, enhance its communications, and secure critical funding, ensuring the hospital could continue providing life-saving care.Skills:• Branding and guidelines• Assets, illustrations and infographics• Digital + print publications• Website revisions and maintenance (Wordpress)• Design and development of fundraising campaigns• Creation of styled + branded document templates for use by in-hospital staff• Creation of AHC branded pages within Raisely + Blackbaud platforms Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Graphic Design / Digital Print Production: June 2015 – February 2017Design Lead: September 2017 – February 2019As Design Lead at SNAP Mill Park, I was responsible for managing end-to-end creative projects, delivering high-quality graphic design, branding, and print solutions for a diverse client base. My role combined hands-on design expertise with team leadership, client management, and production oversight to ensure every project exceeded… Show more Graphic Design / Digital Print Production: June 2015 – February 2017Design Lead: September 2017 – February 2019As Design Lead at SNAP Mill Park, I was responsible for managing end-to-end creative projects, delivering high-quality graphic design, branding, and print solutions for a diverse client base. My role combined hands-on design expertise with team leadership, client management, and production oversight to ensure every project exceeded expectations.Highlights:Full-Service Design: Delivered comprehensive branding solutions for print and web, including packaging, signage, websites, publications, and stationery.Print & Production Expertise: Managed digital and large-format printing, including complex impositions and specialty finishes, to bring creative concepts to life.Client Relationship Management: Acted as the primary liaison between clients and the design team, ensuring all projects met client needs and brand requirements.Process Innovation: Introduced filing systems, workflow strategies, and billing procedures that improved daily operations and project consistency.At SNAP Mill Park, I developed a reputation for creating visually striking and effective designs, building strong client relationships, and fostering a collaborative team environment.Skills:• Full- service graphic design + consultation• Full service brand design for print + web• Editing and reproduction of existing artwork• Digital production• Print production including imposition + large-format printing• Print finishing including guillotining, drilling, scoring, glazing + binding• Customer service, account service, payments + invoicing• Marketing + social media • Logos, stationary, signage, publications + documentation Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As Lead Graphic Designer for the Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA), I was responsible for shaping the visual identity of the 2018 festival, creating a compelling and cohesive brand experience that engaged audiences and elevated the festival’s profile. For the first time in its history, EFFA achieved sold-out events, reflecting the combined efforts of our passionate volunteer team.Highlights:Festival Branding: Developed and rolled out a fresh and impactful branding… Show more As Lead Graphic Designer for the Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA), I was responsible for shaping the visual identity of the 2018 festival, creating a compelling and cohesive brand experience that engaged audiences and elevated the festival’s profile. For the first time in its history, EFFA achieved sold-out events, reflecting the combined efforts of our passionate volunteer team.Highlights:Festival Branding: Developed and rolled out a fresh and impactful branding strategy for the 2018 festival, aligning visuals with EFFA’s mission to inspire environmental change.Campaign Design: Designed and produced a comprehensive suite of print and digital assets, including posters, programs, banners, invitations, and social media content.Audience Engagement: Collaborated with the media team to create promotional materials that resonated with diverse audiences, driving ticket sales and attendance.Creative Impact: Delivered visually striking designs that brought the festival’s message to life, contributing to record-breaking attendance and community engagement.Working with EFFA was an opportunity to combine my passion for design with my commitment to environmental sustainability, producing work that inspired action and celebrated storytelling.Skills:• Full branding development + design rollout for the 2018 Festival campaign + collateral.• Design and production of print + digital campaign posters, print + digital programs, festival banners, digital invitations, on-screen cinema advertising, sponsor reels, stakeholder slides, print magazine advertisements• Design + creation of social media assets in collaboration with Media team Show less

Sydney & Melbourne

Web Design Intern: March 2018Web Design Contractor: April 2018 – July 2018As a Web Design Contractor for Hello Sunday Morning (HSM), I had the privilege of contributing to a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals redefine their relationship with alcohol. My work focused on enhancing HSM’s digital presence to better serve its mission and community.Highlights:Website Design: Designed and prototyped updates for HSM’s web portal and mobile site, ensuring a… Show more Web Design Intern: March 2018Web Design Contractor: April 2018 – July 2018As a Web Design Contractor for Hello Sunday Morning (HSM), I had the privilege of contributing to a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals redefine their relationship with alcohol. My work focused on enhancing HSM’s digital presence to better serve its mission and community.Highlights:Website Design: Designed and prototyped updates for HSM’s web portal and mobile site, ensuring a seamless user experience aligned with the organization’s goals.Email Campaigns: Created visually engaging Mailchimp templates for weekly newsletters and campaign outreach, improving audience engagement.Collaboration & Innovation: Served as a liaison between the development and communications teams, facilitating the alignment of technical requirements with creative strategies.UI/UX Development: Worked closely with UX designers to establish best-practice wireframe templates and interactive mockups.My work at HSM allowed me to apply my design skills to a meaningful cause, delivering creative solutions that supported the organization’s growth and ability to secure critical funding.Skills:• Liason between Development + Communications teams• Design + coding of Mailchimp templates for ongoing weekly + campaign EDM• Design + prototype of website updates for mobile + web• research, resourcing + design of digital assets• Figma, Sketch, Mailchimp Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As a Graphic Designer and Desktop Publisher for Vintners Wine Merchants, I contributed to the marketing and branding efforts of this family-run Australian wine wholesaler. My role involved creating visually compelling materials that highlighted the company’s premium offerings and elevated its presence in the competitive wine industry.Highlights:Marketing Collateral: Designed seasonal campaigns, shelf talkers, menus, and promotional materials that effectively showcased Vintners’… Show more As a Graphic Designer and Desktop Publisher for Vintners Wine Merchants, I contributed to the marketing and branding efforts of this family-run Australian wine wholesaler. My role involved creating visually compelling materials that highlighted the company’s premium offerings and elevated its presence in the competitive wine industry.Highlights:Marketing Collateral: Designed seasonal campaigns, shelf talkers, menus, and promotional materials that effectively showcased Vintners’ product range.Portfolio Management: Maintained and updated a multi-page wine portfolio, ensuring accurate and visually engaging presentations for clients.Graphic Design & Publishing: Produced print and digital assets, overseeing projects from concept through production with attention to detail and brand consistency.Customer Engagement: Collaborated with stakeholders across the wine industry to deliver tailored solutions that met client needs and enhanced brand recognition.At Vintners, I combined creativity with technical expertise to produce marketing materials that not only met business objectives but also celebrated the artistry of winemaking.Skills:• Graphic design for print + web• Seasonal campaigns, shelf talkers, menus, wine lists, invitations + promotions• Portfolio maintenance (InDesign)• Desktop publishing: printing + production• Maintained digital + physical libraries of marketing collateral• Customer service + administration duties: order processing, data entry + software maintenance Show less

(Seasonal) Mediterranean, Palma De Mallorca, French & Italian Rivieras, French Alps

As a Maritime and Chalet Stewardess, I provided exceptional onboard service for guests and crew across luxury yachts, charters and chalets during the Mediterranean and Alpine seasons, particularly in the French Riviera. This unique role required precision, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.Highlights:Guest Experience: Delivered 24/7 fine dining, guest support and housekeeping service.Interior Management: Oversaw meticulous… Show more As a Maritime and Chalet Stewardess, I provided exceptional onboard service for guests and crew across luxury yachts, charters and chalets during the Mediterranean and Alpine seasons, particularly in the French Riviera. This unique role required precision, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.Highlights:Guest Experience: Delivered 24/7 fine dining, guest support and housekeeping service.Interior Management: Oversaw meticulous housekeeping, provisioning, and interior detailing to maintain the highest standards of luxury and functionality.Team Collaboration: Worked alongside multinational crews, contributing to seamless operations at sea, at anchor, and in port.Logistics & Coordination: Assisted with re-berthing requirements, charter preparations, and maintaining readiness for sales or inspections.This role honed my ability to thrive under pressure, anticipate needs, and provide exceptional service, skills that continue to inform my approach to client relations and project management today.Skills:• 24-hour on-call fine dining service of food and drinks• Meticulous housekeeping, laundry and detailing responsibilities• Provisioning + interior managment• Service at sea, at anchor and in port. Regular re-berthing requirements, charter and sales Show less

Brisbane, Australia

As a Graduate Architect and Project Manager at CBD Homes, I gained invaluable experience in architectural design and the end-to-end development process for residential and commercial projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, I contributed to delivering innovative and practical design solutions while ensuring projects met regulatory, aesthetic, and functional requirements.Highlights:Architectural Design: Designed and documented new builds and renovations, tailoring solutions… Show more As a Graduate Architect and Project Manager at CBD Homes, I gained invaluable experience in architectural design and the end-to-end development process for residential and commercial projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, I contributed to delivering innovative and practical design solutions while ensuring projects met regulatory, aesthetic, and functional requirements.Highlights:Architectural Design: Designed and documented new builds and renovations, tailoring solutions to site-specific challenges, zoning regulations, and client budgets.Project Management: Coordinated across development, engineering, design, and construction teams to oversee projects from concept to completion.Council Applications: Prepared and submitted planning documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for smooth project approvals.Site Visits: Conducted on-site evaluations at every stage of development, aligning design intent with construction execution.Process Documentation: Created CAD drawings and architectural/engineering process documentation to support project workflows.At CBD Homes, I developed a strong foundation in design thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and project execution, which continue to shape my multidisciplinary approach to creative problem-solving.Skills:• CAD drafting and Architectural + Engineering process documentation• Building design for new commercial a+ residential developments, under the supervision of senior Designers • Co-ordination + compilation of applications and planning documentation before Council• Project Management across Development, Engineering, Design, Interior Design, Estimating + Construction divisions of the overarching company• Site visits • Designed and documented new + renovated buildings using standard variations of existing models + unique solutions to issues of site, zoning + budgeting• Diverse and simultaneous projects through application, design, and finishing stages Show less

Tokyo, Japan

As an English Teacher with NOVA Group, I had the rewarding experience of teaching students across all age groups and skill levels in one of Japan’s largest language schools. This role required adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse learners.Highlights:Diverse Teaching Portfolio: Delivered structured English lessons to group classes, individuals, and children, tailoring instruction to meet the needs of students aged 2 to… Show more As an English Teacher with NOVA Group, I had the rewarding experience of teaching students across all age groups and skill levels in one of Japan’s largest language schools. This role required adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse learners.Highlights:Diverse Teaching Portfolio: Delivered structured English lessons to group classes, individuals, and children, tailoring instruction to meet the needs of students aged 2 to 86.Cultural Engagement: Built strong connections with students and local staff, fostering an inclusive and motivating learning environment.Private Instruction: Provided personalized support as a conversational English tutor for daycare centers and primary schools, enhancing student confidence and fluency.Professional Versatility: Volunteered for substitute teaching roles across multiple locations, gaining broad experience and contributing to NOVA’s operational success.This role strengthened my communication skills, patience, and ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds—qualities that continue to enrich my professional relationships and collaborative projects.Skills:• Administrated structured English lessons to group classes and individuals for the Nova Group• Worked privately as a native English aid in a primary school + daycare centres, and as a freelance conversational English instructor• Taught students aged 2-86, with skill levels ranging from absolute beginners to fluent speakers• Connecting with my students and our Japanese staff inspired me to provide the very highest standard of instruction and to develop an accessible teaching style• Managed a very busy and rewarding professional life, volunteering for substitute roles across the local Nova network in order to experience the most diverse range of schools Show less

Graduate Diploma, Design And Visual Communications, General

Web Design 1, RMIT Short Course, 2012 GradDip in Graphic Design, RMIT, 2012

Bachelor'S Degree, Built Environment And Architecture

Architecture Major, Interaction Design Minor

Certificate Iv In Engineering Drafting, Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician