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I am a multidisciplinary artist and professional based in Toronto, Canada, with a rich background in animation, illustration, and design. Throughout my career, I have engaged in creative projects ranging from independent picture books to large-scale animation projects promoting health and cultural festivals. I have experience working collaboratively in small teams and contributing to the arts, education, and healthcare sectors.
My work spans across animation, illustration, branding, and design, supported by a strong technical skill set with software such as Blender, Affinity, and Adobe Suite. I also have teaching experience, having worked as an ESL teacher internationally, and a passion for storytelling through both visual and written media.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
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Work Experience
Designer and Researcher at Casa Design
February 28, 2023 - July 24, 2025Collaborated in a small team to create and design a sales template for marketing fairly priced apartments and housing.
Writer and Assistant at Patricia Brennan Studio
April 30, 2023 - July 24, 2025Contributed text for a pamphlet promoting an art gallery show featuring a long-standing and prolific artist.
ESL teacher at EF and Leying School
December 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025Prepared and taught lesson plans for 50 students, taught and planned 12 classes per week, evaluated tests twice a month and wrote feedback for each student.
ESL teacher at The Language Company
January 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025Taught in Santiago de Chile for almost two years. Tutored adult students and customized classes and assignments for individual students.
Animator at Canadian Dance Assembly
October 31, 2012 - July 24, 2025Created a short animation to show the economic benefits of having a national dance festival in Ottawa.
Art Director at QIIP
September 30, 2009 - July 24, 2025Produced a 10-minute animated video with a humorous, light, and personal style for medical clinics in Ontario, shown at a conference at the Royal York.
Digital Production Artist at Redwood e-Learning Systems
March 31, 2009 - July 24, 2025Worked on online training for clients such as Eli Lilly, Enbridge, OLG, and RBC; hired as animator and also recorded and edited sessions used in courses.
Digital Artist at Imax
July 31, 2006 - July 24, 2025Part of a team converting 'Superman Returns' into a 3D viewing experience using rotoscoping techniques and After Effects.
Designer and Researcher at Casa Design
February 1, 2023 - PresentWorked within a small team to brand and design a sales template for selling fairly-priced apartments and housing.
Writer and Assistant at Patricia Brennan Studio
April 1, 2023 - PresentContributed to text of pamphlet for art gallery show of long-standing and prolific artist.
Illustrator at Self-published
December 1, 2020 - PresentReleased a picture book 'Muddle in the Park' which is a story book involving more than twenty paintings.
Animator at Artists' Health Alliance 'Animating Health' project
January 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Selected with 7 other animators to animate a project on artists' health. Worked at the Toronto Animated Image Society studio to complete the project.
ESL teacher at EF and Leying School
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025Prepared and taught lesson plans, evaluated tests, assessed student levels, and wrote feedback for classes.
ESL teacher at The Language Company
January 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Taught English as a Second Language in Santiago de Chile for almost two years.
Animator at Canadian Dance Assembly
October 31, 2012 - September 3, 2025Created traditional animation by painting almost thirty original art pieces and photographing each stage to create an effect of paintings being painted in real time. Promoted a national dance festival in Ottawa.
Art Director at QIIP
September 30, 2009 - September 3, 2025Produced a humorous 10-minute animated video explaining quality improvement in medical clinics in Ontario. The video was completed on time and on budget and shown at a conference at the Royal York on September 29, 2009.
Digital Production Artist at Redwood e-Learning Systems
March 31, 2009 - September 3, 2025Worked on online training projects for Eli Lilly, Enbridge, OLG, and RBC as animator and multimedia editor.
Digital Artist at Imax
July 31, 2006 - September 3, 2025Converted 'Superman Returns' (2006) into a 3D viewing experience using rotoscoping techniques and After Effects.
Graphic Designer and Musician at New Glue Records
December 31, 2006 - September 3, 2025Musician at a small independent label. Set up website and store, designed CD covers, flyers, and stickers, and worked on personal creative projects.
Junior Designer at Nelvana
December 31, 2001 - September 3, 2025Split time between New Media and 3D departments. Created character galleries for Cardcaptors/Metabots franchises and animated mouth shapes for show 'Santa Claus brothers'.
Illustrator at Playwrights Guild of Canada
December 31, 1999 - September 3, 2025Illustrated five book covers including one award-winning play which won the Chalmers award for young audiences.
Designer and Researcher at Casa Design
February 1, 2023 - PresentWorked within a small team to brand and design a sales template for selling fairly-priced apartments and housing.
Writer and Assistant at Patricia Brennan Studio
April 1, 2023 - PresentContributed to text of pamphlet for art gallery show of long standing and prolific artist.
Illustrator, self-published
December 1, 2020 - PresentReleased a picture book "Muddle in the Park" which is a story book, involving more than twenty paintings.
Animator at Artists' Health Alliance "Animating Health" project
January 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Chosen with 7 other animators to animate a project on artists' health. Given a studio space at the Toronto Animated Image Society to complete the project.
ESL teacher at EF and Leying School
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025Prepared and taught lesson plans, evaluated tests, assessed student levels, and wrote feedback for classes.
ESL teacher at The Language Company
January 31, 2016 - September 3, 2025Taught ESL classes in Santiago de Chile for almost two years.
Animator at Canadian Dance Assembly
October 31, 2012 - September 3, 2025Created traditional animation project shown at a national festival by painting almost thirty original art pieces and photographing each stage to create a painting effect. Promoted merits of having a national dance festival in Ottawa.
Art Director at QIIP
September 30, 2009 - September 3, 2025Created a 10-minute humorous and light animated video explaining QIIP’s quality improvement services for medical clinics in Ontario. Completed project on time and budget, presented at a conference.
Digital Production Artist at Redwood e-Learning Systems
March 31, 2009 - September 3, 2025Worked on online training programs for clients such as Eli Lilly, Enbridge, OLG, and RBC. In addition to animation, recorded and edited many sessions used in courses.
Digital Artist at Imax
July 31, 2006 - September 3, 2025Part of a team converting “Superman Returns” (2006) into a 3D viewing experience using rotoscoping techniques and After Effects.
Graphic Designer and Musician at New Glue Records
December 31, 2006 - September 3, 2025Musician at a small independent label. Managed creative projects, set up website and store, and designed CD covers, flyers, and stickers.
Junior Designer at Nelvana
December 31, 2001 - September 3, 2025Worked in New Media and 3D departments. Set up character gallery for Cardcaptors/Metabots and animated mouth shapes for the show Santa Claus Brothers.
Illustrator at Playwrights Guild of Canada
December 31, 1999 - September 3, 2025Illustrated five book covers including an award-winning play that won the Chalmers award for young audiences.
Education
Bachelor's degree at Concordia University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Bachelor's degree at Mount Allison University
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2025Bachelor's degree Fine Arts film animation at Concordia University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Bachelor's degree Arts (Humanities) English Language and Literature/Letters at Mount Allison University
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025TESOL certificate at University of Toronto
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Bachelor's degree at Mount Allison University
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Bachelor's degree Fine Arts film animation at Concordia University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003TESOL certificate at University of Toronto
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Qualifications
TESOL certificate
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014TESOL certificate
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014TESOL certificate
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Healthcare
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