Resumé
SKILLS PROFILE
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Adobe Creative Suite- Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Print Production Artwork Preparation
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Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration
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Marketing and Social Media Coordination
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HTML, CSS coding
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Graphic / Packaging Designer
August 2019 - current
SGK Anthem, Mississauga, Ontario
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Design for various client work in print & digital advertising, and packaging. Clients include Frito Lay, Quakers, Kellogg's, Kashi, Pringles, and MorningStar Farms.
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Design lead for Kellogg’s “Did You Know” campaign in 2019, 2020, and 2022, leading 2 other designers to successfully roll out designs to over 200 components.
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Design lead for Tostitos+NFL collaboration chip bags for 2021 Superbowl involving 27 skus.
This included all PDP and BOP design work, image editting, and creating 3D bag imagery for advertising and social media.
Adaptive Designer, contract
March 2019 - June 2019
Marks sgsco, Etobicoke, Ontario
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Temporary position as production artist. Prepared packaging files for printing for Target's Good & Gather brand launch.
Graphic / Packaging Designer, Marketing Coordinator
February 2018 - October 2018
JP Cantrade, Toronto, Ontario
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Packaging design for five high-end skincare brands including Era Ageless, Soap Stories, and La Royale.
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Spearheaded and managed social media marketing campaigns for promotions and giveaways.
Grew Soap Stories Instagram following from <500 to >1400. -
Designed for in-store marketing materials for spa locations in South Africa, United States, and Canada.
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Designed and organized email newsletters and promotions. Coordinated with suppliers and printers in China.
Graphic / Packaging Designer
January 2017 - February 2018
Forthought Branding & Design, Toronto, Ontario
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Designed packaging and marketing materials.
Includes package labels, store displays, and advertising components such as in-store marketing and flyer inserts. -
Clients included Ferrero, Tic Tac, and Alberta Pure.
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Completed print production work on various packaging files for Johnson & Johnson, such as Neutregena face washes and Aveeno lotions.
EDUCATION
Humber College 2014 - 2017
Graphic and Package Design Program
This program included all aspects of both Graphic Design and Packaging;
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Graphic Design classes such as Typography and Digital Design
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Production preparation for printing
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Structural application such as dieline creation and workshop classes
Seneca College 2011 - 2013
Independent Illustration Program
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To see a detailed curriculum, click here