Resume
Skills
Technical
/ Adobe InDesign
/ Adobe Illustrator
/ Adobe Photoshop
/ Adobe After Effects
/ Adobe XD
/ Understanding of print design + production
/ All things Apple
/ Microsoft Word
/ Microsoft PowerPoint + Apple Keynote
/ Google Workspace
/ Website + e-commerce (specifically Wordpress)
/ CSS + HTML
/ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personal
/ Able to work well with a team
/ Able to work well independently
/ Excellent attention to detail
/ Able to think creatively, strategically, and critically
/ Excellent time management skills
/ Very comfortable giving presentations
/ Always looking to learn new skills
/ Able to meet or deliver early on deadlines
/ Able to multitask with the best of them
Employment
/ DIALOG Design
2024 – present
Senior Graphic Designer
Toronto, Ontario
dialogdesign.ca
/ School of Design, George Brown College
2021 – present
Part-Time Professor
Toronto, Ontario
georgebrown.ca
/ Trajectory Brands Inc.
2017 – 2024
Senior Designer
Toronto, Ontario
trajectoryco.com
/ Department of Imaginary Affairs
2015 – 2020
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Toronto, Ontario
dia.space
/ BFdesign Inc.
2007 – 2017
Creative Director
Toronto, Ontario
/ Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
1999 – 2001, 2004 – 2007
Director of Communications & Membership
Toronto, Ontario
tapa.ca
Education
/ Goldsmiths, University of London
2011 – 2012
Master of Arts: Design, Critical Practice
Graduate, 2012 (Distinction)
/ National Theatre School of Canada
2001 – 2004
Playwriting
Graduate, 2004
/ University of Guelph
1999 – 2000
Undergraduate studies, Dramatic Arts / English
Achievements
/ Joined the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
2024
/ Guest Lecturer, Humber College
2015 – 2023
/ Guest Lecturer, George Brown College
2018 – 2019
/ Ontario Volunteer Award
2018
Recipient
/ Featured in two Apple “Shot on iPhone” campaigns
2016 – 2017
/ Global Engineering Innovation Challenge (Engineers Without Borders Toronto Chapter)
2013
Finalist
/ Published writing
2007
Gay monologues and scenes: an anthology
/ Toronto Arts Council, Emerging Playwright
2005
Grant Recipient
/ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Rhubarb! Festival
1997
Youngest produced playwright (at the time)
Additional Activities
/ St. George’s Society of Toronto
2022 – present
Toronto, Ontario
Board Member
/ Cow Over Moon Children’s Theatre
2007 – 2017
Mississauga, Ontario
Board Member
/ Ministry of Stories
2011 – 2012
London, England
Volunteer Mentor
/ Dora Mavor Moore Awards
2008 – 2009
Juror, General Theatre Division
/ National Theatre School of Canada
2005 – 2010
Board Member, English Alumni Association
/ Emerging Arts Professional Network
2002 – 2003
Founding Member
/ National Theatre School of Canada
2002
Student Representative, Board of Governors
/ Toronto Fringe Festival, New Play Contest
2007 – 2009
Juror
/ Playwrights Guild of Canada, Short Scene Contest
2006
Juror