Johnny Tahhan Pickering

Available to hire

Language

French
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Social Media Creator & Producer at Jay Tee Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Built and managed the Jay Tee brand across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; produced short-form reels/ shorts, cover art, and campaign assets.
Social Media Manager & Marketing Assistant at NT Graphic Co.
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managed Instagram account; shot/edited short-form promos and carousels; built a weekly content plan; tracked KPIs (reach, saves, engagement) and edited assets to optimize retention.
Sales & Inventory Assistant at System Music Warehouse
August 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Captured quick product/demo clips; maintained inventory accuracy; created floor displays aligned with campaigns.
Private Piano Teacher at Jay Tee's Piano Studio
March 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered tailored piano lessons; prepared students for RCM exams and performances; maintained strong communication with families.
Math & English Tutor at Private Tutoring
March 1, 2019 - Present
Provided one-on-one tutoring (online and in-person) for grades 1-12; customized lesson plans; helped students improve grades and study habits.
Camp Counselor & Christian Education Leader at Camp Transfiguration, Saint-Adolphe-d'Houard, QC
April 1, 2026 - October 16, 2025
Supervised overnight camp sessions; created Christian education lessons; fostered a supportive, faith-based environment; collaborated with fellow counselors to ensure safety and meaningful experiences.
Social Media Creator & Producer at JayTee Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Built and managed the JayTee brand across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; produced short-form reels/shorts, cover art, and campaign assets. Shot and edited vertical videos with retention-first pacing; wrote hooks/captions, aligned with trends, and turned around same-day edits when needed. Owned a simple content calendar; scheduled posts, handled community management (comments/DMs), and converted engagement into beat/collaboration inquiries. Used CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom; maintained LUTs/presets for consistency, premium look. Tracked reach, saves, shares, and retention in IG/TikTok analytics; iterated creatives.
Social Media Manager & Marketing Assistant at NT Graphico
March 1, 2020 - Present
Manage Instagram account: @nt_graphico. Shot/edited short-form promos and carousels; delivered polished assets under tight deadlines. Built and executed weekly content plan; wrote hooks/captions tuned for retention, saves, and shares. Tracked KPIs (reach, views, saves, inboard DMs) and iterated based on retention drop-off points. Organized assets (footage, presents, brand kits) to speed edits and maintain visual consistency. Front desk coverage (calls, scheduling) when needed to keep production moving.
Sales & Inventory Assistant at System Music Warehouse
August 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Supported social by capturing quick product/demo clips; aligned floor displays with promos. Maintained inventory accuracy and presentation to match campaign needs. Turned frequent customer questions into short content ideas (features, tips, before/after).
Private Piano Teacher at JayTee's Piano Studio
March 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered one-on-one piano lessons tailored to students’ goals and learning styles. Prepared students for RCM exams and performances. Maintained strong communication with families to monitor progress and motivate learning.
Math & English Tutor at Private Tutoring
March 1, 2019 - Present
Provided one-on-one tutoring to students (Grades 1-12) online and in-person across Pickering. Customized lesson plans to fit each student’s academic needs, learning style, and school curriculum. Helped students improve grades, build confidence, and develop effective study habits.
Camp Counselor & Christian Education Leader at Camp Transfiguration
June 1, 2022 - Present
Supervised camp sessions; created and led Christian education lessons for morning programs; fostered a supportive, faith-based environment and coordinated with fellow counselors to ensure safety, engagement, and meaningful experiences.
Food Court Volunteer at CSA Food Court
August 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
Assisted with food preparation, serving, and clean up; provided friendly support to guests and helped maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
Volunteer at CSA Food Court
August 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Assisted with food preparation, serving, and clean up; provided friendly support to guests and helped maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
Math & English Tutor at Private Tutoring
March 1, 2019 - Present
Provided one-on-one tutoring to students (Grades 1-12) online and in-person; customized lesson plans to fit academic needs, learning style, and school curriculum; helped students improve grades, build confidence, and develop effective study habits.
Private Piano Teacher at JayTee's Piano Studio
March 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered one-on-one piano lessons tailored to students’ goals and learning styles; prepared students for RCM exams and performances; maintained strong communication with families to monitor progress and motivate learning.
Social Media Manager & Marketing Assistant at NT Graphico
March 1, 2020 - Present
Managed Instagram account; shot/edited short-form promos and carousel posts; delivered polished assets under tight deadlines. Built a weekly content plan; wrote hooks/captions aligned with retention goals; tracked KPIs (reach, views, saves, inbound DMs) and iterated based on retention. Organized assets (footage, slides, brand kits) to speed edits; performed front-desk tasks when needed.
Social Media Creator & Producer at JayTee Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Built and managed the JayTee brand across Instagram/TikTok/YouTube; produced short-form reels/shorts, cover art, and campaign assets. Shot and edited vertical videos with retention-first pacing; wrote hooks/captions aligned with trends, and turned around same-day edits when needed. Maintained a simple content calendar; scheduled posts, handled community management (comments/DMs), and converted engagement into beat/collab inquiries.
Camp Counselor & Christian Education Leader at Camp Transfiguration
June 1, 2022 - Present
Supervised and cared for campers during overnight church camp sessions; created and led Christian education lessons for morning programs; fostered a supportive, faith-based environment; collaborated with fellow counselors to ensure safety, engagement, and meaningful experiences.
Sales & Inventory Assistant at System Music Warehouse
August 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Supported social by capturing quick product/demo clips; aligned floor displays with promos. Maintained inventory accuracy and presentation to match campaign needs. Turned frequent customer questions into short content ideas (features, tips, before/after).

Education

B.A. Digital Media Arts & Certifications at York University, North York
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
B.A. Digital Media at York University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026
B.A Digital Media Arts at York University
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2026

Qualifications

DELF B1 Certification (French Language Proficiency)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
DELF B1 Certification (French Language Proficiency)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
RCM Level 10 Practical Piano
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
RCM History
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
RCM Harmony & Counterpoint
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
1st Place Wins - Unionville Piano Competition & North York Music Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
DELF B1 Certificate (French Language Proficiency)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
RCM Level 10 Practical Piano, History, and Harmony & Counterpoint
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
1st Place - Unionville Piano Competition & North York Music Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Computer Science Student Excellence Award (Grade 10)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
DELF B1 Certificate (French Language Proficiency)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
RCM Level 10 Practical Piano, History, and Harmony & Counterpoint
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
Computer Science Student Excellence Award (Grade 10)
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
1st Place - Unionville Piano Competition & North York Music Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
DELF B1 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
1st Place Wins - Unionville Piano Competition & North York Music Festival
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Computer Science Student Excellence Award (Grade 10)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

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