I'm a graphic and web designer from Ontario, Canada My prior positions in printing strengthen my overall approach as a multi-faceted designer. I am proficient in creating graphics for web, social media, and print applications, allowing me to save clients time and money when multiple marketing avenues are required. I am a passionate volunteer, and sit on multiple committees supporting cancer treatment and awareness, where I provide marketing direction and support sponsorship acquisition strategies. I am also a retail franchise owner. This experience has grown my overall attention to targeted marketing strategies and ad spend budget. It has also given me first-hand experience developing online marketing campaigns that translate to in-store foot traffic and convert viewers to buyers! ****************************************** -----Employment experience: Owner/Operator - Global Pet Foods (London, Ontario) January 2022 - Present Graphic Designer - LBF Media Group January 2015 - September 2017 March 2020 - January 2022 Print Technician - Thames Valley District School Board April 2012 - September 2017 -----Volunteer Experience: Committee Member, Dash 4 Dad (London Health Sciences Foundation) January 2016 - Present Committee Member, Baker Center (London Health Sciences Foundation) April 2026 - Present -----Past Projects *Live Sites* dash4dad.ca claimssimplified.com gpfriverbend.com iconicvintageleather.com

Sam Gerster

I'm a graphic and web designer from Ontario, Canada My prior positions in printing strengthen my overall approach as a multi-faceted designer. I am proficient in creating graphics for web, social media, and print applications, allowing me to save clients time and money when multiple marketing avenues are required. I am a passionate volunteer, and sit on multiple committees supporting cancer treatment and awareness, where I provide marketing direction and support sponsorship acquisition strategies. I am also a retail franchise owner. This experience has grown my overall attention to targeted marketing strategies and ad spend budget. It has also given me first-hand experience developing online marketing campaigns that translate to in-store foot traffic and convert viewers to buyers! ****************************************** -----Employment experience: Owner/Operator - Global Pet Foods (London, Ontario) January 2022 - Present Graphic Designer - LBF Media Group January 2015 - September 2017 March 2020 - January 2022 Print Technician - Thames Valley District School Board April 2012 - September 2017 -----Volunteer Experience: Committee Member, Dash 4 Dad (London Health Sciences Foundation) January 2016 - Present Committee Member, Baker Center (London Health Sciences Foundation) April 2026 - Present -----Past Projects *Live Sites* dash4dad.ca claimssimplified.com gpfriverbend.com iconicvintageleather.com

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I’m a graphic and web designer from Ontario, Canada

My prior positions in printing strengthen my overall approach as a multi-faceted designer. I am proficient in creating graphics for web, social media, and print applications, allowing me to save clients time and money when multiple marketing avenues are required.

I am a passionate volunteer, and sit on multiple committees supporting cancer treatment and awareness, where I provide marketing direction and support sponsorship acquisition strategies.

I am also a retail franchise owner. This experience has grown my overall attention to targeted marketing strategies and ad spend budget. It has also given me first-hand experience developing online marketing campaigns that translate to in-store foot traffic and convert viewers to buyers!


-----Employment experience:
Owner/Operator - Global Pet Foods (London, Ontario)
January 2022 - Present

Graphic Designer - LBF Media Group
January 2015 - September 2017
March 2020 - January 2022

Print Technician - Thames Valley District School Board
April 2012 - September 2017

-----Volunteer Experience:
Committee Member, Dash 4 Dad
(London Health Sciences Foundation)
January 2016 - Present

Committee Member, Baker Center
(London Health Sciences Foundation)
April 2026 - Present

-----Past Projects Live Sites
dash4dad.ca
claimssimplified.com
gpfriverbend.com
iconicvintageleather.com

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Work Experience

Print Technician at Thames Valley District School Board
May 1, 2012 - January 15, 2015
Preflight print files, select stock, print projects according to job sheet and finish accordingly (bindery, stapling, lamination, etc)
Graphic Designer at LBF Media Group
January 20, 2020 - January 20, 2022
Design for web and print according to client requests, preflight and print final documents, communicate with outside finishers for large format or specialty products.
Owner/Operator at Global Pet Foods Riverbend
January 1, 2022 - Present
Daily operations of pet specialty retail store, inventory management, finance management, payroll and accounting

Education

Graphic Design Diploma at Parsons School
September 16, 2012 - April 12, 2014
Graphic Design courses included Adobe professional suite, and basic web design.
Equine Studies Diploma at University of Guelph
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015
General diploma in equine health, fitness, genetics, reproduction and care.
Google Project Management Certificate at Coursera
June 5, 2024 - February 5, 2025
Project management including waterfall, agile, lean six sigma, kanban, etc.
IBM Full Stack Developer at Coursera
April 12, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Full Stack Developer program with a focus on web applications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services