I'm Christie! You're future social media marketing and content creator guru. A little about me? I am a creative first and foremost, with a background in graphic design, creative advertising and social media content creation. I'm also a freelance artist and previously worked in the hospitality industry for over 8 years. So what does this mean for you? It means I wear a lot of hats, always have a creative solution and know how to connect and network with people. My goal in my career is to CREATE, however that may look. And I put my soul into what I create which is important for your business because people can feel when soul is put into creativity. Want to learn more about me? Let's chat over zoom to have an idea of my personality and experience!

I'm Christie! You're future social media marketing and content creator guru. A little about me? I am a creative first and foremost, with a background in graphic design, creative advertising and social media content creation. I'm also a freelance artist and previously worked in the hospitality industry for over 8 years. So what does this mean for you? It means I wear a lot of hats, always have a creative solution and know how to connect and network with people. My goal in my career is to CREATE, however that may look. And I put my soul into what I create which is important for your business because people can feel when soul is put into creativity. Want to learn more about me? Let's chat over zoom to have an idea of my personality and experience!

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I’m Christie! You’re future social media marketing and content creator guru. A little about me? I am a creative first and foremost, with a background in graphic design, creative advertising and social media content creation. I’m also a freelance artist and previously worked in the hospitality industry for over 8 years. So what does this mean for you? It means I wear a lot of hats, always have a creative solution and know how to connect and network with people. My goal in my career is to CREATE, however that may look. And I put my soul into what I create which is important for your business because people can feel when soul is put into creativity. Want to learn more about me? Let’s chat over zoom to have an idea of my personality and experience!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand & Marketing Manager at Pastel Bakes Inc.
April 29, 2025 - Present
Lead brand campaigns, sales initiatives, and event marketing to drive bakery growth and local awareness. Act as the point of contact for all marketing and PR, manage influencer gifting, partnerships, and collaborations. Design and produce graphics, packaging, and promotional assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate. Organize branded events and workshops, coordinating logistics, vendor communications, and promotional campaigns.
Social Media Manager at Pastel Bakes Inc.
May 1, 2025 - Present
Develop and execute social media strategy growing the brand’s following by 2,000+. Create trend-driven Reels, UGC, and branded content to highlight products and build a community-driven voice. Engage with customers, influencers, and local partners to build brand visibility and loyalty online. Analyze performance metrics to refine posting strategies and boost engagement.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed social media graphics, highlight covers, and custom brand illustrations for small businesses. Created custom branding packages using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate. Collaborated closely with clients to visually bring their brand stories to life across platforms.
Freelance Marketing, Social Media & Brand Strategy Consultant at Various (Parkdale Pottery; Jade Yorkville; Mia Martina)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Design community-focused marketing strategies and social engagement across multiple brands. Responsibilities included branded visuals, influencer activations, and personal brand strategy development. Provided graphic design and creative direction to ensure each brand’s identity was visually distinct.
Social Media Manager at Sunny Day Atelier
January 1, 2025 - Present
Rebranded the salon’s online presence with a new visual identity, tone, and content direction. Designed and scheduled original content that showcased services, interiors, and stylist work. Managed community engagement through comments, DMs, and reputation monitoring.

Education

Creative Advertising at Seneca Polytechnic
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Children’s Book Illustration (Course) at George Brown College
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Children’s Fiction Writing (Course) at George Brown College
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Advertising & Graphic Design at Humber College
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics Certificate – Google
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Social Media Marketing Certification – HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Digital Marketing Certification – HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Inbound Marketing Certification – HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Marketing with TikTok Specialization – Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Consumer Behaviour Simternship – Stukent
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

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