I am a creative and hardworking designer passionate about solving significant design challenges within a cooperative team environment. Always eager to learn, I take on design challenges head on in new and unique ways. With experience ranging from graphic design and illustration to animation and branding, I thrive on collaboration and delivering excellent results that meet client needs.

Sebastian Bailey

I am a creative and hardworking designer passionate about solving significant design challenges within a cooperative team environment. Always eager to learn, I take on design challenges head on in new and unique ways. With experience ranging from graphic design and illustration to animation and branding, I thrive on collaboration and delivering excellent results that meet client needs.

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I am a creative and hardworking designer passionate about solving significant design challenges within a cooperative team environment. Always eager to learn, I take on design challenges head on in new and unique ways. With experience ranging from graphic design and illustration to animation and branding, I thrive on collaboration and delivering excellent results that meet client needs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Barista at Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
July 1, 2023 - June 10, 2024
Provided exceptional customer service, worked within a small team to run the cafe successfully, honed espresso and coffee beverage presentation and knowledge, and served as the Health & Safety Representative for the cafe.
Barista at Starbucks Coffee Co.
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Developed strong customer service and interpersonal skills, provided service adhering to company standards, and gained knowledge of product marketing and promotion of new products and services.
Team Lead & Crew Trainer at McDonald’s
August 1, 2016 - August 31, 2019
Trained new employees adhering to company standards, took on leadership roles in a busy, fast-paced environment, and completed Leadership Training Classes before promotion to Team Lead.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Grand River Transit
March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Designed a bus wrap for Grand River Transit’s Pride Month bus and collaborated with the design and marketing team through conceptual work and final print-ready artwork.
Graphic Designer at Tri-Pride Community Association Inc.
September 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Created a new brand identity including logo and brand guidelines, and completed the association's 2023 annual report.
Graphic Designer at SPECTRUM & Tri-Pride Community Association Inc.
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Produced merchandising for the ‘Pridetober Fest’ event and communicated closely with the Co-Director of Vendor Market Place to execute revisions and meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Studio Locale
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Produced the 2021 year-end report for Sustainable Waterloo Region and worked within a small studio team environment.
Animator & Illustrator at Canadian Centre for Food Integrity
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Illustrated and animated a series of social media posts for Canada’s Agriculture Day, collaborating with other illustrators and designers.
Animator & Illustrator at City of Cambridge
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Illustrated and animated designs for the City of Cambridge annual projection show, attending multiple checkpoint meetings to align with client direction.
Print Designer at Canadian Clay & Glass Museum
November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Participated in Creative Day 4 Social Good project to create print designs for a client within a multidisciplinary team, completing the work under a strict 24-hour deadline.
Illustrator at Toyota (Cambridge Plant)
March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Collaborated in a small team to design and illustrate a mural, regularly communicating with the client to define needs and goals.

Education

Three Year Advanced Diploma at Conestoga College
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
College Certificate at Conestoga College
September 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Forest Heights Collegiate
September 1, 2014 - July 31, 2018

Qualifications

Leadership Training Classes (LTC)
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025
Design Thinkers Conference
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Design Thinkers Conference
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality