I have done Graphic Designing and Photography for the United Black Students Association at Toronto Metropolitan University, responsible for capturing and organizing high-quality photos across multiple departments to support effective communication and visual documentation, photographing events to create engaging content for both internal use and external promotion, contributing creative ideas for graphic design posters to enhance event marketing and increase audience engagement, assisting with event setup, coordination, and cleanup to ensure smooth and efficient operations, and maintaining the club’s online presence by reposting and sharing video content on social media platforms to boost visibility and interaction. Served as an AMC/DMC Content Assistant (Co-op student) at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, where responsibilities included designing visually appealing and engaging social media posts using Canva to highlight student placement experiences, contributing to clear and professional communication, and supporting increased program awareness and reach through strategic Instagram account management, content planning, and promotion. Worked as a Communications and Marketing Specialist (Co-op student) at Resources 4 Classroom in a remote setting, where tasks involved designing promotional posters using Canva, developing engaging and informative blog content to support marketing campaigns, analyzing email marketing data to assess campaign performance and effectiveness, contributing to increased brand and program visibility through strategic management of the organization’s Facebook presence, and creating targeted advertising campaign posts to promote products and drive customer engagement and online sales.

Jonathan Shillingford

I have done Graphic Designing and Photography for the United Black Students Association at Toronto Metropolitan University, responsible for capturing and organizing high-quality photos across multiple departments to support effective communication and visual documentation, photographing events to create engaging content for both internal use and external promotion, contributing creative ideas for graphic design posters to enhance event marketing and increase audience engagement, assisting with event setup, coordination, and cleanup to ensure smooth and efficient operations, and maintaining the club’s online presence by reposting and sharing video content on social media platforms to boost visibility and interaction. Served as an AMC/DMC Content Assistant (Co-op student) at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, where responsibilities included designing visually appealing and engaging social media posts using Canva to highlight student placement experiences, contributing to clear and professional communication, and supporting increased program awareness and reach through strategic Instagram account management, content planning, and promotion. Worked as a Communications and Marketing Specialist (Co-op student) at Resources 4 Classroom in a remote setting, where tasks involved designing promotional posters using Canva, developing engaging and informative blog content to support marketing campaigns, analyzing email marketing data to assess campaign performance and effectiveness, contributing to increased brand and program visibility through strategic management of the organization’s Facebook presence, and creating targeted advertising campaign posts to promote products and drive customer engagement and online sales.

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I have done Graphic Designing and Photography for the United Black Students Association at Toronto Metropolitan University, responsible for capturing and organizing high-quality photos across multiple departments to support effective communication and visual documentation, photographing events to create engaging content for both internal use and external promotion, contributing creative ideas for graphic design posters to enhance event marketing and increase audience engagement, assisting with event setup, coordination, and cleanup to ensure smooth and efficient operations, and maintaining the club’s online presence by reposting and sharing video content on social media platforms to boost visibility and interaction.

Served as an AMC/DMC Content Assistant (Co-op student) at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario, where responsibilities included designing visually appealing and engaging social media posts using Canva to highlight student placement experiences, contributing to clear and professional communication, and supporting increased program awareness and reach through strategic Instagram account management, content planning, and promotion.

Worked as a Communications and Marketing Specialist (Co-op student) at Resources 4 Classroom in a remote setting, where tasks involved designing promotional posters using Canva, developing engaging and informative blog content to support marketing campaigns, analyzing email marketing data to assess campaign performance and effectiveness, contributing to increased brand and program visibility through strategic management of the organization’s Facebook presence, and creating targeted advertising campaign posts to promote products and drive customer engagement and online sales.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Photographer at United Black Students Association
October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Captured and organized photos across departments for communication and visual documentation; documented event footage; contributed creative ideas for posters; assisted with event setup and cleanup; reposted video content on social media to maintain engagement.
Seasonal Sales Assistant at Michael Kors
November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Responded to customer inquiries, recommended products, managed omni-channel workflow, pre-shipping tasks, and efficient packing of orders; organized and restocked merchandise; displayed footwear for proper sizing and visual appeal; provided daily merchandising updates; checked inventory using JDA to ensure accuracy.
AMC/DMC Content Assistant (Co-op) at St. Lawrence College
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Designed social media posts using Canva to showcase student placement experiences; contributed to increasing program visibility.
Communications and Marketing Specialist - (Co-op student) at Resources 4 Classroom
January 3, 2024 - March 27, 2024
Designed posters using Canva; developed blog posts; analyzed data for email marketing campaigns; contributed to program visibility through Facebook management; created ad campaigns for online products.
Seasonal Sales Associate at Home Depot
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assisted customers with purchasing decisions and information about seasonal products; helped load products into vehicles; restocked merchandise.
Co-op Student at NS Dental
March 3, 2021 - May 3, 2021
Contacted customers to confirm and verify insurance information while maintaining clear and professional communication. Updated and managed customer records using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to ensure accuracy. Organized and maintained customer insurance files to support efficient record-keeping and accessibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 9, 2024 - April 21, 2028
Advertising & Marketing Communications Diploma at St. Lawrence College
September 5, 2022 - April 19, 2024

Qualifications

Grit Award (Advertising and Marketing Communication program – St. Lawrence College)
January 1, 2023 - May 6, 2026
Business Certificate - Bur Oak Secondary School
January 1, 2022 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet