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Hi, I’m Kelly Drennan, a graphic designer and illustrator who loves turning ideas into clear, engaging visuals. I collaborate with cross-functional Marketing & Creative Services teams across four college campuses to deliver print, web, and social content that stays true to brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and project timelines. I enjoy contributing strategic input during team discussions to elevate outcomes and ensure deliverables meet audience needs.
Outside my in-house role, I run a freelance design practice focused on branding, illustration, and marketing materials. My work spans galleries, editorial design, education, and nonprofit projects, and I’m passionate about blending art and communication to help organizations tell their stories effectively.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Mohawk College
January 1, 2017 - PresentCollaborate with cross-functional Marketing & Creative Services Team on a wide range of deliverables spanning four college campuses. Manage multiple concurrent campaigns and tasks with competing deadlines. Create designs adhering to brand guidelines for print, web, and social media content. Provide strategic input and creative insight in bi-weekly team meetings to enhance project outcomes. Ensure print and digital files are AODA compliant. Organize and manage jobs using production management and content filing systems.
E-Commerce Site Manager at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2018 - August 15, 2025Implemented and designed an e-commerce site through Shopify. Curated online exhibitions and updated new inventory weekly. Promoted inventory via social media, which successfully improved gallery sales. Wrote and published a monthly blog featuring gallery artist Q&A.
Interim Curator and Administrator at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2016 - August 15, 2025Successfully curated, managed, organized, installed, and advertised nine exhibitions. Designed and proofed print and web materials including postcards, posters, ads, artist books, eBlasts, flyers, and social media content. Assisted customers, managed art sales, provided appraisal and framing advice. Maintained mailing list, website, database, and invoicing. Wrote press releases, didactics, and price lists.
Graphic Designer at Postmedia Editorial Services
January 1, 2015 - August 15, 2025Designed layouts for major Canadian award-winning newspapers such as the Montreal Gazette and Ottawa Citizen. Organized nationwide data management. Collaborated with editors and designers to meet editorial and brand guidelines. Adhered to strict deadlines across four time zones daily. Trained and transitioned the team during a corporate redesign of the papers.
Administration & Gallery Assistant (Contract) at Doris McCarthy Gallery
December 31, 2007 - August 15, 2025Designed print promotional materials for exhibitions and film screenings. Built a comprehensive artwork database of the permanent collection. Assisted with installation and striking of exhibitions. Handled phone and email communications.
Graphic Designer at Kelly Drennan (Freelance)
January 1, 2006 - PresentManage all aspects of freelancing including client communication, quoting, invoicing, and project timelines. Collaborate with clients to create custom branding and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at Mohawk College
January 1, 2017 - PresentCollaborate with cross-functional Marketing & Creative Services Team on deliverables across 4 college campuses; manage multiple campaigns with competing deadlines; create print, web, and social media designs adhering to brand guidelines; contribute strategic input in bi-weekly meetings; ensure print and digital files are AODA compliant; organize jobs using production management and content filing systems.
E-Commerce Site Manager at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Implemented and designed an E-Commerce site via Shopify; curated online exhibitions and weekly inventory updates; promoted inventory via social media with resulting gallery sales; authored and published a monthly artist Q&A blog.
Interim Curator and Administrator at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025Curated, managed, organized, installed, and advertised 9 exhibitions; designed and proofed print and web materials; assisted customers, answered inquiries, managed art sales, and assisted with appraisals & framing advice; maintained mailing list, website, database, and invoicing; wrote press releases, didactics, and price lists.
Graphic Designer at Postmedia Editorial Services
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025Designed layouts for major Canadian newspapers (Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Citizen); organized work within a nationwide data management system; collaborated with editors and designers to meet editorial and brand guidelines; adhered to strict deadlines across four time zones; trained staff during corporate redesign.
Administration & Gallery Assistant at Hamilton Artists Inc.
January 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025Designed print promotional materials; managed gallery space; maintained member database; answered phones and emails; facilitated mail/supplies; supported exhibitions and events.
Administration & Gallery Assistant at Doris McCarthy Gallery
January 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025Designed promotional materials for exhibitions and film screenings; built a comprehensive database of the permanent collection; assisted in installation and striking of exhibitions.
Graphic Designer at Kelly Drennan (Freelance)
January 1, 2006 - PresentManage all aspects of freelancing including client communication, quoting, invoicing, and project timelines; collaborate with clients to create custom branding and marketing materials.
E-Commerce Site Manager at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Implemented and designed E-Commerce site through Shopify • Curated online exhibitions and inputted new inventory on a weekly basis • Promoted inventory via social media. This proved successful in regards to gallery sales • Wrote and published a monthly blog which consisted of gallery artist Q&A
Interim Curator and Administrator at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Successfully curated, managed, organized, installed, and advertised 9 exhibitions • Designed and proofed a full range of print and web material such as postcards, posters, ads, artist books, eBlasts, flyers, and social media • Assisted customers, answered phone and emails, managed art sales, assisted with appraisals & framing advice • Updated mailing list, maintained website, database, and invoicing • Wrote press releases, didactics, and price lists
Graphic Designer at Postmedia Editorial Services
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015Designed layouts for some of Canada’s largest award-winning newspapers, including the Montreal Gazette and Ottawa Citizen • Organized work within a nation-wide data management system • Worked with editors and designers to meet editorial and brand guidelines • Adhered to strict multiple deadlines across four time zones on a daily basis • Successfully trained and transitioned into the new corporate redesign of the papers
E-Commerce Site Manager, Interim Curator and Administrator at Earls Court Gallery
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Curated, managed, organized, installed, and advertised 9 exhibitions; designed a full range of print and web materials; assisted customers, answered inquiries, and managed art sales; maintained mailing list, website, and databases; wrote press releases, didactics, and price lists; implemented and designed an e-commerce site; curated and promoted art inventory via social media; wrote and published a monthly artist Q&A blog.
Administration & Gallery Assistant at Doris McCarthy Gallery
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Designed print promotional materials for exhibitions and film screenings; built a comprehensive database of artwork from the permanent collection; assisted in installation and striking of exhibitions.
Graphic Designer at CS Graphic Design
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005Developed corporate identities for not-for-profit organizations including logo design and style guides; designed promotional and editorial materials for print and web; proofed work and liaised with printers; conceptualized and illustrated a holiday booklet.
Education
BA (Hons) Studio Art at University of Toronto Scarborough
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Art Foundations at Dundas Valley School of Art
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Principles of Marketing at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Intro. to WordPress at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Drawing 1, 2, & 3 at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025BA (Hons) Studio Art at University of Toronto Scarborough
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Art Foundations at Dundas Valley School of Art
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Principles of Marketing at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Intro. to WordPress at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Drawing 1, 2, & 3 at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025BA (Hons) Studio Art at University of Toronto Scarborough
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999Certificate in Art Foundations at Dundas Valley School of Art
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Principles of Marketing at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Intro. to WordPress at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Drawing 1, 2, & 3 at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Studio Art, minor in Art History at University of Toronto Scarborough
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Certificate in Art Foundations at Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA)
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Qualifications
Principles of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025Intro. to WordPress
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025Drawing 1, 2, & 3
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025David Mirvish Book Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Honourable Mention, Anita Fitzgerald Prize in Women’s Studies
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Affiliates Board Member, Communications Committee, University of Toronto
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Jury Judge, COAA Annual Juried Members Show
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016David Mirvish Book Award
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025University of Toronto Honourable Mention, Anita Fitzgerald Prize in Women’s Studies
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025David Mirvish Book Award
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Honourable Mention, Anita Fitzgerald Prize in Women’s Studies
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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