Editor(video/copy), Illustrator, Writer. I graduated with a diploma in film and video production in 2023. Since then, I've dipped my toes in a variety of content work. I'm a freelance illustrator and a 2 time children's book author. I worked briefly in social media management. I have a keen eye for detail and love to proofread and edit. I animate in my free time and love to video edit, despite how time consuming it tends to be! I love telling stories and using my skills to improve concepts and content.

Skylar Dow

Editor(video/copy), Illustrator, Writer. I graduated with a diploma in film and video production in 2023. Since then, I've dipped my toes in a variety of content work. I'm a freelance illustrator and a 2 time children's book author. I worked briefly in social media management. I have a keen eye for detail and love to proofread and edit. I animate in my free time and love to video edit, despite how time consuming it tends to be! I love telling stories and using my skills to improve concepts and content.

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Editor(video/copy), Illustrator, Writer.

I graduated with a diploma in film and video production in 2023. Since then, I’ve dipped my toes in a variety of content work. I’m a freelance illustrator and a 2 time children’s book author. I worked briefly in social media management. I have a keen eye for detail and love to proofread and edit. I animate in my free time and love to video edit, despite how time consuming it tends to be! I love telling stories and using my skills to improve concepts and content.

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Work Experience

Customer Service Associate at Canadian Tire
May 1, 2022 - Present
Maintained strong customer relationships through friendly interactions; processed 300+ transactions per day; handled expense claims and reimbursements; maintained confidential documentation; provided backup support for management; mentored team members and trained on policies and procedures; increased profit by 10% through effective upselling.
Artist/Illustrator at Self Employed / Freelancer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Created original 2D illustrations and animations; collaborated with clients to develop unique concepts; managed all aspects of projects from ideation to delivery; developed line emojis for Twitch; designed print-ready children's book illustrations for two self-published children's books.
Editor / Writer at Self Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Collaborated with writers to tighten and strengthen sentences and structure; line editing and copy editing for essays, screenplays, children's books, novels and short stories; assisted academics with workload stress, refined arguments and strengthened evidence presentation.
Social Media Manager at Freelance (Remote)
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021
Managed 4 social media channels; created digital marketing content including photography, videography, graphic design and copywriting; achieved a 2% conversion rate; scheduled posts; monitored audience feedback; analyzed online trends and designed content strategy across platforms; maintained Shopify and Wix websites.
Cashier, E-Commerce Associate at Canadian Tire
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021
Efficiently handled 400+ POS transactions per day; cross-trained in all departments; greeted visitors; fulfilled thousands of e-commerce orders; streamlined checkout process; achieved a 30% reduction in wait times; maintained a clean and organized store area.
Volunteer Editor at Wikimedia Foundation
February 1, 2025 - Present
Edited and proofread hundreds of pages and articles; located and verified reliable references; familiar with Wiki text / PHP source code editing; expanded stub articles; managed content collaboratively with other editors; ensured accuracy and objectivity.
Volunteer Special Education Assistant at LGMS / CCHS, Canmore, AB
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2017
Supported teaching assistants in curriculum implementation; fostered student learning through individualized attention; employed AAC devices and sign language for effective communication; alleviated conflicts and calmly redirected frustrated students; adhered to IEP frameworks.

Education

Diploma, Film and Video Production at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

Google Career Certificates
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Certificate, Digital Marketing and Ecommerce
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Certificate, Project Management
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail