Johnny Tahhan Pickering

Available to hire

Language

French
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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