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Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Conducted thorough research, analysis, and planning to develop and implement short and long-term business strategies, to build an online eCommerce store Lead a small team of highly skilled individuals, overseeing the entire process of designing, developing, and executing the vision of the brand and procuring of productsExecuted the implementation of a comprehensive digital marketing strategy across multiple platforms, driving enhanced brand awareness, customer engagement, and measurable ROI. Provided guidance and coaching to team members, helping them tackle challenges and overcome roadblocks, fostering professional growth and team effectiveness. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by cultivating a company culture centered around sustainable growth and continuous learning

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Implemented and expanded the library’s digital literacy initiatives through the establishment and continuous growth of its community makerspace, aiming to provide innovative and accessible resources for community members Orchestrated and effectively engaged a diverse range of participants across various age groups, from elementary school-aged children to seniors, in technology-based community programs, fostering inclusivity and promoting lifelong learning Proactively advised senior leadership on technology solutions beneficial for both staff and customers, contributing to enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction Conceptualized, designed, and executed comprehensive S.T.E.M and S.T.E.A.M programs tailored to meet the needs of children, youth, and seniors, empowering them with valuable skills and knowledgeCultivated and maintained collaborative relationships with community organizations and individual partners, fostering strategic alliances to introduce innovative programming initiatives and enrich the overall community experience Spearheaded the development of engaging digital programming to ensure customer engagement amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring continued accessibility to library resources and services Facilitated community-building activities during cultural celebrations, notably during Black History Month, fostering a sense of unity and promoting cultural appreciation within the community Acted as a liaison with external community partners, supporting the organization's mission to establish itself as a comprehensive community hub, catering to the diverse needs of all community members.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

- Created programming for Richmond youth, in partnership with the Richmond Media Lab- Facilitated young adult learning initiatives to improve use of the Richmond Media Lab- Designed and developed engaging lessons plans to teach Digital media- Mentored youth learning more about film and animation through one-on-one coaching conversations- Grew engagement in digital literacy programming by 100% by leveraging adult learning principles to maintain learners’ interest, commitment, and motivation to learn

Vancouver, Canada Area

Leveraged extensive data analysis to provide strategic advice to the organization, identifying market trends and industry demands, leading to a successful pivot in the company's focus that resulted in a 20% elimination of waste. Actively provided continuous feedback and guidance to individual team members, fostering a culture of learning and personal development, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and a 10% reduction in turnover rate. Assessed project alignment with the organization’s overarching goals and business objectives, ensuring that resources were allocated effectively and projects were contributing to the company's success. This resulted in a 15% increase in project success rate. Facilitated and contributed to story development and narratives through ongoing feedback, leading to an improvement in product development for film festival VR submissions. Guided comprehensive SWOT and PEST business analyses, enabling the organization to identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and develop targeted strategies to drive growth for VR business. This resulted in freelance opportunities to help fund internal projects. Coached team members on how to overcome roadblocks using principles grounded in design thinking principles, resulting in increased resilience and a 40% reduction in project delays caused by obstacles.

Richmond, British Columbia

- Designed and implemented curriculum using S.T.E.M. & S.T.E.A.Mm principles - Instructed students on basic and intermediate creative software and video game coding classes

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Nurtured professional relationships with potential clients, actively building trust and rapport, in order to generate leads and ultimately secure contracts.Utilized my creativity and expertise to develop various concepts and detailed technical drawings tailored to the needs and preferences of clients.Actively engaged in collaborative discussions with clients, effectively understanding their requirements and preferences, resulting in successful achievement of desired product designs.

Wixom, Michigan

• Designed graphics for programming and promotional materials to enhance visual appeal and effectively convey key messages.• Assisted in-house design projects, pledge drive materials, and finalizing design work to ensure timely completion and high-quality deliverables.• Communicated with clients to understand their design needs and goals, resulting in personalized and satisfactory design solutions.• Supported studio set-up for televised productions as a production assistant, contributing to seamless and professional broadcasts.

Livonia, Mi

- Executing production setup for Plymouth Whalers home games for live broadcast- Technical director for home games- Audio technician for player interviews

Detroit, Mi

- Assisted with writing, casting talent and developing comedic material for live performances

Chicago,Il

- Developed traditional artwork for promotion of Robben Island Singers documentary.- Artwork was on display at the South African Consulate Office of Chicago.

Master’S Degree, Technology Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film, Screenwriting, Animation

Digital Art And Advertising

Certificate, Business Analysis