Michael Cassidy is a detail-oriented visual professional with experience creating high-quality visual content for animation. Skilled in studio photography, lighting, image editing, and digital asset management, he maintains an organized workflow while meeting deadline expectations. He has experience teaching photography and image editing at Conestoga College and supports students using platforms like Econestoga and Brightspace (D2L). With strong skills in design tools including CorelDraw and Adobe Creative Suite, Michael brings a consistent, collaborative approach to creative projects.

Michael Cassidy

Michael Cassidy is a detail-oriented visual professional with experience creating high-quality visual content for animation. Skilled in studio photography, lighting, image editing, and digital asset management, he maintains an organized workflow while meeting deadline expectations. He has experience teaching photography and image editing at Conestoga College and supports students using platforms like Econestoga and Brightspace (D2L). With strong skills in design tools including CorelDraw and Adobe Creative Suite, Michael brings a consistent, collaborative approach to creative projects.

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Michael Cassidy is a detail-oriented visual professional with experience creating high-quality visual content for animation. Skilled in studio photography, lighting, image editing, and digital asset management, he maintains an organized workflow while meeting deadline expectations.

He has experience teaching photography and image editing at Conestoga College and supports students using platforms like Econestoga and Brightspace (D2L). With strong skills in design tools including CorelDraw and Adobe Creative Suite, Michael brings a consistent, collaborative approach to creative projects.

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Work Experience

Part-Time Retail Support (including promotional product photography) at Conestoga College (Doon Campus)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided customer service and support to students, staff, and visitors in a busy retail environment. Produced promotional product photography for website and in-store promotional content. Responded to inquiries regarding textbooks, e-texts, transit services, and campus resources. Assisted with onboarding and training new staff members, maintained organized inventory, and supported daily operational tasks. Handled multiple customer requests efficiently while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.
Part-Time Professor (Animation and Photography) at Conestoga College (Doon Campus)
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Delivered weekly instruction and support in classroom and virtual learning environments for Animation and Photography via Econestoga/Brightspace (D2L). Prepared course materials, documentation, grading records, and student evaluations using Microsoft Office and creative tools including Blender and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom). Assisted students with technical troubleshooting, software updates, and licensing support. Coordinated with faculty and staff to support student success and program operations, managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced educational environment and providing one-on-one support to students from diverse backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor (Honours) Computer Arts at University of Abertay, Scotland
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
HND 3D Animation at Dundee College, Scotland
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
HNC 3D Animation at Dundee College, Scotland
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services