Hello, I’m Kristy. A dynamic graphic designer with 15 years of experience and a background in Fashion Marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University. Fashion inspires me daily—it’s my creative outlet and a source of joy. I'm an artist and brand builder at heart, with two personal ventures: SwimHumyn, a children’s swimwear line, and Uniqorn Boho, a fashion upcycling project. As a mother and creative professional, I bring energy, originality, and a deep appreciation for beauty, storytelling, and human connection to everything I do.

Kristy Thompson Black

Hello, I’m Kristy. A dynamic graphic designer with 15 years of experience and a background in Fashion Marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University. Fashion inspires me daily—it’s my creative outlet and a source of joy. I'm an artist and brand builder at heart, with two personal ventures: SwimHumyn, a children’s swimwear line, and Uniqorn Boho, a fashion upcycling project. As a mother and creative professional, I bring energy, originality, and a deep appreciation for beauty, storytelling, and human connection to everything I do.

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Hello, I’m Kristy. A dynamic graphic designer with 15 years of experience and a background in Fashion Marketing from Toronto Metropolitan University. Fashion inspires me daily—it’s my creative outlet and a source of joy. I’m an artist and brand builder at heart, with two personal ventures: SwimHumyn, a children’s swimwear line, and Uniqorn Boho, a fashion upcycling project. As a mother and creative professional, I bring energy, originality, and a deep appreciation for beauty, storytelling, and human connection to everything I do.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist/Graphic Designer at Manitobah Mukluks
January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
Drafted and executed annual marketing strategies for national and international brands. Produced scheduled newsletter campaigns, monitored weekly progress against KPI objectives, and managed social media and promotional ad campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed and directed production of marketing assets for various national advertising campaigns. Developed collateral to support branding strategies.
Senior Graphic Designer at Community Relations & Outreach DND
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Conceptualized, designed, and produced graphics for print, web, and social media, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Consulted with army executives to adhere to brand standards.
Editorial Coordinator at Petro-Canada
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Delegated and tracked assignments to ensure deadlines were met. Coordinated and edited monthly newsletter publication in both official languages.
Marketing Assistant at Medela Canada Inc.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Designed and developed marketing packages, sourced POS and signage hardware, and promotional merchandise.
Advertising Production Coordinator at Postmedia Network Inc.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Liaised with ad sales to execute advertising campaigns, tracking production schedules and proofing for national print advertising.
Digital Marketing Specialist/Graphic Designer at Manitobah Mukluks
January 1, 2020 - November 10, 2025
Drafted and executed annual marketing strategies for national and international brands: Pendleton, Aigle and Mother Earth. Produced scheduled newsletter campaigns, and monitored weekly progress against KPI objectives. Social media management, strategic planning, creation & deployment of branded content, audience engagement and coordination of associated promotional ad campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed and directed production of CANEX marketing assets for various national advertising campaigns. Developed collateral such as signage, brochures, flyers and digital graphics to support branding strategies.
Senior Graphic Designer at Community Relations & Outreach DND
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Conceptualization, design and production of graphics for print, web and social media, managing multiple graphic design projects simultaneously, consulting with Directorate Army Public Affairs.

Education

Degree in Communications & Design at Ryerson University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor studies in English & Art History at Queen’s University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Degree in Communications & Design at Ryerson University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor studies in English & Art History at Queen’s University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Degree in Communications & Design at Ryerson University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor studies in English & Art History at Queen’s University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Digital Psychology & Emotional Design
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Second Language Training
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Internet Certificate Program
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Adobe InDesign Foundations
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
QuarkXPress Advanced
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Digital Psychology & Emotional Design
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Second Language Training
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Internet Certificate Program
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Adobe InDesign Foundations
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
QuarkXPress Advanced
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
Digital Psychology & Emotional Design
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Second Language Training
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Internet Certificate Program
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Adobe InDesign Foundations
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
QuarkXPress Advanced
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Retail, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization