I'm just doing what I love, sharing my passion. Extensive experience with remote and hybrid work, including moderation, project management, and content creation. I make art and communications every day, and I love it. I have worked with major publishers such as Marvel and Dark Horse Entertainment.

Mike Gagnon

I'm just doing what I love, sharing my passion. Extensive experience with remote and hybrid work, including moderation, project management, and content creation. I make art and communications every day, and I love it. I have worked with major publishers such as Marvel and Dark Horse Entertainment.

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I’m just doing what I love, sharing my passion. Extensive experience with remote and hybrid work, including moderation, project management, and content creation. I make art and communications every day, and I love it. I have worked with major publishers such as Marvel and Dark Horse Entertainment.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Building Attendant at Niagara Regional Housing
August 1, 2024 - Present
I observe and report as well as handle daily building needs for a seniors residence.
Online Shopkeep at Mike’s Pics and Flix
May 1, 2024 - Present
Selling online, specializing in vintage 80s and 90s comics, toys and collectibles.
Bestselling Author and Graphic Novelist - Semi-Retired at Self-Employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance professional writer, colorist and illustrator for various publishers including Marvel, Dark Horse, Jack Lake Productions, Classics Illustrated, and more. Also a successful film writer creating commercials, shorts and feature films. Currently working on several creator-owned series.
Chair at All Day Breakfast Foundation
November 30, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Founding and heading a creative charity that uses comics and entertainment to support food, water and shelter charities.
Instructor at Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design
March 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Instructor teaching Year 2 & 3 digital media, illustration, and writing classes.
Comic Book/Cartooning Instructor at Dundas Valley School of Arts
October 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Instructor for comic book and graphic novel themed classes and workshops for all ages.
Video Game Design Instructor at Trillium College
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Teaching college level students the skills necessary to produce professional video games, including Unity, Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maya, 3ds, etc.
ECE/ESL Educator at TAL Education Group
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025
Teaching English and literacy to non-native students K-12.
Head Instructor - Summer Comic Book and Digital Cartooning Programs at Appleby College
September 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Head instructor for summer arts programs related to comic books and cartooning, teaching students how to create comics with physical and digital media.
Digital Print Technician and customer service at Copydog Printing
September 30, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Design and layout, pre-press work, running digital print jobs on digital press and wax printer. Handled customer service and client interactions including quoting jobs and handling transactions.
Assistant Print Technician and Graphics designer at Oliver Graphics and Printing
January 31, 1999 - July 25, 2025
Worked with traditional and digital printing press, dark room techniques, guillotine cutters, binding and numbering, folding machines. Created graphics for client print jobs.
Building Attendant at Niagara Regional Housing
August 1, 2024 - Present
Observed and reported as well as handled daily building needs for a seniors residence.
Online Shopkeep at Mike’s Pics and Flix
May 1, 2024 - Present
Selling online, specializing in vintage 80s and 90s comics, toys and collectibles.
Bestselling Author and Graphic Novelist - Semi-Retired at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance professional writer, colorist and illustrator for various publishers such as Marvel, Dark Horse, Jack Lake Productions, Classics Illustrated and many more. Also a successful film writer creating commercials, shorts and feature films. Currently working on several creator owned series.
Chair at All Day Breakfast Foundation
November 30, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Founding and heading a creative charity that uses comics and entertainment to support food, water and shelter charities.
Instructor at Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design
March 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Taught Year 2 & 3 digital media, illustration and writing classes.
Comic Book/Cartooning Instructor at Dundas Valley School of Arts
October 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Instructor for comic book and graphic novel themed classes and workshops for all ages.
Video Game Design Instructor at Trillium College
July 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025
Taught college level students skills necessary to produce professional video games, including Unity, Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Maya, 3ds.
ECE/ESL Educator at TAL Education Group
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025
Teaching English and literacy to non-native students K-12.
Head Instructor - Summer Comic Book and Digital Cartooning Programs at Appleby College
September 30, 2017 - July 25, 2025
Head instructor for summer arts programs related to comic books and cartooning, teaching students physical and digital media creation.
Digital Print Technician and customer service at Copydog Printing
September 30, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Design and layout, pre-press work, running digital print jobs on traditional and eco-friendly printers including customer service and client interaction.
Assistant Print Technician and Graphics designer at Oliver Graphics and Printing
January 31, 1999 - July 25, 2025
Operated traditional and digital printing presses, photo and film techniques, binding and finishing equipment. Created graphics for client print jobs.

Education

Undergrad at George Brown College
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Undergrad at George Brown College
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

Vulnerable Persons Verification
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Criminal Background Check
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Online Instructor Course
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Standard First Aid CPR/AED level C
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Diploma, Private Investigation
December 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Vulnerable Persons Verification
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Criminal Background Check
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Online Instructor Course
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Standard First Aid CPR/AED level C
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services
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