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ABOUT ME

Let's dive a little deeper

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I've always been very passionate about making things. Whether those things are pencil drawings, woodworking projects, or even video games, I'm always creating and making in a variety of ways. Below you can see my professional experience, education, my additional projects, and more!

OTHER INITIATIVES & PROJECTS
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SkyPyre Studios
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Ottawa Games
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LudOtt Collective
EXPERIENCE
September - December 2023
CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR,
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
Taught the Introduction to Interactive Multimedia & Design course to 1st year students. Prepared course material, teaching, marking and engaging with students on topics relating to interactive multimedia and design.
October 2019 - February 2021
COMPOSITING ARTIST,
PIP ANIMATION STUDIOS
Worked on the animated television series Cyberchase & animated film Lamya’s Poem. Added visual finishing touches to characters & props in animated scenes & rendered final shots for editing.
September 2016 - August 2017
PROGRAM COORDINATOR,
VIRTUAL VENTURES
Hired & trained staff for summer camps. Setup organization framework to run efficiently on a weekly basis. Created several posters & website marketing graphics as well as managed website updates.
April 2021 - Present
USER EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST,
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
Conducted user research such as usability tests, cognitive walkthroughs, user interviews, tree tests, surveys, etc. Designed low, medium, & high fidelity prototypes while considering user needs, business needs, & technical requirements.
November 2017 - July 2019
MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER,
IMPACT PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Created branding & promotional materials for numerous clients & events. Created & designed websites, documents, booklets, printed & digital advertisements, edited promotional videos, created animated social media shareables.
May - August 2015 / 2016
CAMP COUNSELOR,
VIRTUAL VENTURES
Researched science, technology, & engineering activities & experiments to teach children advanced concepts in a fun camp atmosphere. Worked closely with my partner to create an engaging week-long curriculum.
September 2014 - September 2016
GRAPHIC DESIGNER,
AMBROTEK
Created branding & promotional materials for local businesses ranging from signs, web banners, booklets, & business cards.
EDUCATION
 Partnership between Carleton University & Algonquin College 
September 2013 - April 2017
BACHELOR OF IT: INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA & DESIGN, CARLETON UNIVERSITY
September 2013 - April 2017
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT, ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
The IMD program provides a multidisciplinary education in key areas of digital media, including web design, 2D and 3D computer animation, game design and development, visual effects, human-computer interaction (HCI) and project management.
RANDOM FACTS
EXTRA LIFE
Extra Life is a fundraising initiative to raise money for children's hospitals. I have participated in this event since 2017 and have been running events since 2018 through SkyPyre Studios.
SCOUTS CANADA
I was an active member of Scouts Canada for over 10 years. In that time, I was a Cub, Scout, Venturer, and Rover.
TAEKWON-DO
I was a practitioner of Taekwon-Do for over 10 years. In that time I received my 3rd degree black belt and competed in both the 2010 & 2012 ITF World Championships.
BILINGUAL
I am bilingual in both the French and English languages.
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