I am a student at Algonquin College studying Illustration and Concept Art, bringing three years of combined experience in retail environments. I am a highly motivated worker who prioritizes task completion and is receptive to training and direction. Clear and effective communication is a priority for me, and I excel at observing creative solutions and working with diverse people in customer service settings. Currently, I am seeking work in the art field where I can apply my experience in creative collaboration and paid commission work. My specialties include promotional illustrations, concept art, and design work. I am efficient, hardworking, and effective at receiving feedback, thriving as a communicative member of creative teams.

Alessandro Ruvo

I am a student at Algonquin College studying Illustration and Concept Art, bringing three years of combined experience in retail environments. I am a highly motivated worker who prioritizes task completion and is receptive to training and direction. Clear and effective communication is a priority for me, and I excel at observing creative solutions and working with diverse people in customer service settings. Currently, I am seeking work in the art field where I can apply my experience in creative collaboration and paid commission work. My specialties include promotional illustrations, concept art, and design work. I am efficient, hardworking, and effective at receiving feedback, thriving as a communicative member of creative teams.

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I am a student at Algonquin College studying Illustration and Concept Art, bringing three years of combined experience in retail environments. I am a highly motivated worker who prioritizes task completion and is receptive to training and direction. Clear and effective communication is a priority for me, and I excel at observing creative solutions and working with diverse people in customer service settings.

Currently, I am seeking work in the art field where I can apply my experience in creative collaboration and paid commission work. My specialties include promotional illustrations, concept art, and design work. I am efficient, hardworking, and effective at receiving feedback, thriving as a communicative member of creative teams.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Retail Grocery Clerk at Super C
July 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Worked across nearly every department in the store, responding to department and customer needs. Gained task and time management skills and was responsible for documenting and receiving stock for the entire store. Prepared stock and tasks for the next shift’s employees and provided customer service by helping clients find products and directing them to the correct department.
Gallery Representative at Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery
June 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Responsible for keeping minutes during meetings and acted as a member of the selection jury for shows, learning to curate decisions as part of a team. Reviewed and approved documentation before meetings and gained experience interviewing artists and clients of the gallery.
Store Clerk at GameStop Canada
August 1, 2023 - Present
Managed store operations with co-workers during prolonged manager sabbatical, responsible for opening and closing the store multiple times per week. Handled money counting, transactions, and cash register operations. Provided customer service by helping and recommending products to clients and learned to handle less amicable clientele and avoid escalation.
Concession Worker at Cineplex Colossus Laval
August 1, 2025 - August 11, 2025

Education

High School Diploma at Collège Citoyen
August 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
DEC in Visual Arts at Dawson College
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts at Concordia University
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Illustration and Concept Art at Algonquin College
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education