Next availability:
August 1, 2026

Work Experience

Book Illustrator at Silent Sky by Jared Walker
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Collaborated with Jared on sketches via email. Drew, colored selected areas as requested, and painted images. Scanned and emailed completed drawings/paintings and sent original artwork when finished.
Student Home-based Business Graphic Designer at Mason’s Mowing & Snow Blowing
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Designed business cards for a student-led home-based business.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Tiny Readers Publishing Inc. (NoMeLoMe)
July 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Illustrated children’s book projects including Ducky Looks For Piglets and Wolf And The Jolly Ant Family (with some animation). Worked closely with art directors and editors; used Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop and collaborated on Review Studio.
Book Illustrator / Cover Artist / Book Graphic Designer at Katie and Yoshi Adventures (Children’s Book Series)
December 1, 2014 - Present
Illustrator, cover artist, and book graphic designer for an ongoing children’s book series. Creates illustrations and book graphics for publication.
Co-owner / Illustrator / Cover Artist / Book Graphic Designer at Katie and Yoshi Adventures (Children’s Book Series)
December 1, 2014 - Present
Illustrator and cover artist for a children’s book series; also book graphic designer. Creates story visuals and designs book graphics for ongoing projects.
Secretary / Civilian Instructor (Air Cadets) at #15 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2021
Managed parent meetings as secretary (volunteer then staff). Served as civilian instructor teaching citizenship and safety, supervised training exercises, supported gliding exercises in Vulcan, Alberta, and helped with marksmanship and biathlon training and competitions including drill and ceremonial procedures.
Civilian Instructor / Secretary (Parent Meetings) / Staff at #15 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2021
Served as secretary for parent meetings (volunteer then staff). As a civilian instructor taught citizenship and safety and supervised training exercises including gliding exercises in Vulcan, Alberta. Supported marksmanship and biathlon training and competitions; assisted with drill and ceremonial procedures.
Secretary / Civilian Instructor at #15 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2021
Served as secretary for parent meetings (volunteer then staff). As a civilian instructor, taught citizenship and safety classes and supervised training exercises including gliding exercises in Vulcan, Alberta. Supported marksmanship and biathlon training/competitions and assisted with drill and ceremonial procedures.
Educational Assistant (Full-time/Substitute) at Public School Division #76
April 1, 2014 - Present
Assisted students with schoolwork and supported teachers in the classroom. Provided additional support in special needs classrooms (including students with Autism) and helped with classroom learning activities.
Graphic Designer / Receptionist (Fire Dragon Taekwondo Club / T-shirts Etc.) at Fire Dragon Taekwondo Club/T-shirts Etc.
April 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Designed logo and multiple banners, membership ID card, black belt testing banner, and bike fundraiser T-shirt design. Managed dojo reception duties including opening/closing, cleaning (mats, equipment, change-rooms, parent viewing room), and assisting students with doboks and belts.
Graphic Designer / Receptionist at Fire Dragon Taekwondo Club / T-shirts Etc.
April 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Designed logos and promotional materials including banners, membership ID cards, black belt testing banners, and fundraiser T-shirt designs. Handled receptionist duties, opening/closing the dojo, cleaning duties, mat/equipment upkeep, change rooms, parent viewing room, and showcases; helped with students’ doboks and belts.
Graphic Designer / Receptionist at Fire Dragon Taekwondo Club (T-shirts Etc.)
April 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Designed a new dojo logo, birthday banner, membership ID cards, black belt testing banners, and fundraiser bike T-shirt designs. Helped with reception duties, opening/closing the dojo, cleaning mats and equipment, managing parent viewing room, and preparing showcase displays. Assisted with student doboks and belts.
Chauffeur and Car Care Specialist (Class 4 Commercial Driver’s License) at Various Limousine Companies
June 1, 2007 - August 31, 2010
Operated as a chauffeur and maintained vehicles. Cleaned and detailed limousines, stocked clients’ needs, packed luggage/golf clubs, and provided exceptional public relations. Drove clients around the city and area for special functions and completed out-of-town trips (airport, concerts, Christmas parties, hockey games) including Calgary and Lethbridge.
Chauffeur / Car Care Specialist at Various Limousine Companies
June 1, 2007 - August 31, 2010
Operated as chauffeur and detailed/cleaned limousines. Stocked vehicles with water/ice/liquor, packed client luggage and golf clubs, and provided public relations with exceptional service. Picked up/drove clients locally and for out-of-town functions including airport transfers, concerts, Christmas parties, and hockey games. Held a Class 4 Commercial Driver’s License with a clean record.
Framer (Matting & Frames) at Michael’s Art Supply
January 1, 2006 - April 30, 2006
Assisted clients in selecting matting and frames, retrieved orders, helped with inventory, restocked and cleaned shelves.
Framer at Michael’s Art Supply
January 1, 2006 - April 1, 2006
Helped clients select and order matting and frames, retrieved orders, and supported inventory and store upkeep including shelving and cleaning.
Artist Helper at Dream Weaver – Ray Bindr Local Artist
June 1, 2000 - August 31, 2009
Assisted with preparing wall murals for airbrush painting by prepping/masking wall surfaces. Stood on scaffolding to assist with artwork preparation. Matted and framed prints for shipping to clients.
Owner/Operator (Freelance Illustrator / Artist / Graphic Designer) at Angel Creations & Designs
January 1, 1995 - Present
Freelance illustration and graphic design services. Maintains an online portfolio and creates artwork for clients and personal/family commissions.
Owner/Operator (Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer) at Angel Creations & Designs
January 1, 1995 - Present
Freelance illustration, graphic design, and online portfolio artwork (cargocollective). Produces creative assets for clients and personal commissions.
Groom and Stable Hand at Neighbor’s horses
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
Fed, groomed, exercised, and cared for horses including putting them out to pasture and cleaning the stable. Provided daily care and companionship.
Veterinarian Assistant (Job Shadow) at Valley Pet Hospital
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
Assisted in the back with animals by cleaning pens, bathing some animals, feeding and watering, helping provide medication, and supporting the veterinarian and assistants with a C-section procedure.
Freelance Dispatcher (Dispatch Reports / Call Logging) at Phil’s Towing Service (Parents’ business)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2002
Answered incoming calls, logged detailed reports, recorded incoming call times, tracked tow truck operator locations, and dispatched the closest tow truck operator to service requested locations.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts – Art & Design Degree at Medicine Hat College
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2014
Hour Zero K–12 School Safety (yearly course) at Public School Division #76
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Brain Story Certification at Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki I & II Class at Sacred Spiral
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki Master Class at Sacred Spiral
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Healing Practitioner Level I at Nirvana 101
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Healing Practitioner Level II at Nirvana 101
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki I & II Class at Sacred Spiral
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Bachelor of Applied Arts – Art & Design Degree at Medicine Hat College
January 1, 2008 - June 30, 2014
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki I & II at Sacred Spiral
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki Master at Sacred Spiral
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Energy Healing – Healing Practitioner Level I at Nirvana 101
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Energy Healing – Healing Practitioner Level II at Nirvana 101
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Hour Zero K–12 School Safety (yearly course) at Public School Division #76
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Brain Story Certification at Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
EDGE Program – Community Employment Services at EDGE Program
April 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
Courage To Change For Women at Medicine Hat Family Services
March 1, 2004 - May 31, 2004
Reiki Master Class at Sacred Spiral
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021

Qualifications

Keller Family Award
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Medicine Hat Stampede Art Show First place Graphic Art
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Jason Lang Scholarship October 2010 November 2011
October 20, 2010 - November 17, 2011
Academic Excellence Awards
September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Class 4 Commercial Driver’s License
January 1, 2007 - July 20, 2026
Hour Zero K–12 School Safety (yearly course)
January 1, 2020 - July 20, 2026
Class 4 Commercial Driver’s License (clean record)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026
Hour Zero K–12 School Safety (yearly course)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki I & II
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021
USUI/Holy Fire III Reiki Master
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Energy Healing – Healing Practitioner Level I
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Energy Healing – Healing Practitioner Level II
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Brain Story Certification
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018

Industry Experience

Other, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Retail