Designer & illustrator with 13+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and custom illustration. I focus on strategic visual storytelling and detail-oriented, print-ready production, while collaborating effectively across teams. With a background that also includes business analysis and process improvement, I bring analytical thinking to creative work—supporting clear communication, compliance, and accessibility in medical and educational contexts.…

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Designer & illustrator with 13+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and custom illustration. I focus on strategic visual storytelling and detail-oriented, print-ready production, while collaborating effectively across teams. With a background that also includes business analysis and process improvement, I bring analytical thinking to creative work—supporting clear communication, compliance, and accessibility in medical and educational contexts.…

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Designer & illustrator with 13+ years of experience in branding, editorial design, and custom illustration. I focus on strategic visual storytelling and detail-oriented, print-ready production, while collaborating effectively across teams.

With a background that also includes business analysis and process improvement, I bring analytical thinking to creative work—supporting clear communication, compliance, and accessibility in medical and educational contexts.

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Lecturer - Communications Design at Sheridan College
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Taught communications design in the YSDN program at Sheridan.
Digital Asset Specialist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2022
Managed digital patient education materials including health illustrations and supporting multimedia assets (animations and videos). Formatted and updated website layouts using HTML, Word, and CMS platforms. Ensured brand and regulatory compliance with AODA standards and medical accuracy requirements. Collaborated with medical illustrators, physicians, and writers to support educational initiatives.
Lecturer - Typography at Humber College
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Taught typography in the Humber College BOCA/CABA program.
Graphic Designer at Smith Boake Designwerke Inc.
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Graphic Designer at Craib Design & Communications Inc.
October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Graphic Designer at Extreme Innovations
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Freelance graphic designer, illustrator & art director
January 1, 2014 - Present
Provide creative consultation and design services across branding, editorial design, and custom illustration for businesses and organizations. Create reports, magazines, posters, brochures, flyers, booklets, and newsletters with clarity and visual appeal. Prepare print-ready files including typesetting, proofreading, and color adjustments. Develop digital designs using HTML5, CSS, and WordPress.
Business Analyst at Region of Peel
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
Developed business tools, reports, and visual designs to streamline operations. Wrote business cases, guidelines, and policies to support decision-making. Facilitated focus groups, training, and workshops to drive process improvements.
Evaluation Coordinator at Region of Peel
June 30, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Conducted needs assessments and research to inform program development. Provided policy and program support, including writing reports and presentations.

Education

Master’s of Arts in Book Design at University of Reading
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design at Humber College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Applied Health Science at University of Waterloo
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

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Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization

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