Branding & Design
CURRICULUM
VITAE
Experience
Brainmetal Design
Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer
Specializing in art direction, design and production of complete branding packages and that successfully maximize exposure to target markets that include various sectors that include: publication & editorials, food packaging, corporate communications, B2B, B2C, pharma, sports and hard goods.
Clients include:
Oxford Properties, CEO.CA, Kairos Pharma, BelAir Capital Ventures, InstarAGF, Harbor Club Hotel, TD Canada Trust, BMO, EQAO, EnerDynamic EHT, University of Toronto, Humber College, Marley Coffee, Joey’s Restaurant, Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance, BC Chronic, Bhang Cannabis, LA Kush, Vancouver Lifestyles Magazine, Miami Living Magazine, Van Clef & Arpels, Hugo Boss, Chimento, Escada and St. John
Kingsdale Advisors
Creative Director
Developed rebranding package for financial services firm specializing in proxy fights and mergers. Included marketing and circulation collateral, annual report, website and social media design in addition launching a creative division which included print and digital projects for hospitality, CPG and other financial services firms.
Central 1 Credit Union
Art Director
Developed post-merger rebranding package for national credit union, including creation of brand standards, design and production of website and marketing collateral, and redesign of bimonthly trade magazine.
Smartdesign Group
Lead Brand Designer
Developed rebranding package for interior design firm, including redesign and production of brand standards, proposal materials and templates for use in marketing to international retail clients.
NUVO Magazine
Art Director / Graphic Designer
Responsible for design and production of magazine issues, including selection and direction of photographers and illustrators, and press check approvals. Designed and produced marketing and circulation collateral, and advertising for luxury brand clients. Undertook update redesign of overall magazine look and feel.
Teaching
George Brown College
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM
Typography Design
Centennial College
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM
Editorial Design
Langara College
ADVERTISING & DESIGN PROGRAM
Editorial Design
Awards & Achievements
• Issues Photography Portfolio Reviewer — 2022
• Issues Illustration Portfolio Reviewer — 2025
• Award of Excellence Black Designers of Canada — 2022
• Habitat For Humanity, Global Village Build - El Salvador — 2019
• Agency Wars, Contender — 2019
• Fight To End Cancer, Contender — 2017
• Canadian Magazine Cover Awards, Judge — 2016
• National Magazine Awards, Judge — 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Alberta Magazine Awards, Judge — 2016
• National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS),
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb Team — 2016
• Agency Wars, Main Event Contender — 2015
• Kenneth R. Wilson Editorial Awards, Judge — 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Western Magazine Foundation
Best Trade Magazine Design — 2009
• CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators
Critique Panel, West Coast Portfolio Review — 2009, 2010
• MagsU Conference, Seminar Presenter — 2005
• FOLIO Awards, Bronze Medal — 2004
• Western Magazine Foundation
Finalist Best Art Direction, Cover — 2004
• Western Magazine Foundation
Finalist Best Art Direction, Article — 2003
• Applied Arts, Best Designed Article in a Magazine & Best Magazine Cover — 2003
Education
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Masters Degree - 2028
Graphic Design
Durham College
Associates Degree
Graphic Design