For the past 10 years, I have developed and successfully executed diverse creative projects for established organizations in Canada, including Fertilizer Canada, Canada Soccer and the Canadian Museums Association. Using both print and digital mediums, I have extensive experience working in a fast-pace environment while developing the creative for numerous whitepapers, in-depth reports, corporate events, and digital campaigns. I have been able to maintain long-lasting professional relationships with satisfied clients, which are a result of consistent professionalism and effective product delivery.

Throughout my career, I have constantly focused on design innovation and take pride in being different, sometimes edgy, while ensuring that each creative project not only engages the audience, but works in harmony with the overall messaging. And either through self or academic learning I am always in the pursuit of new knowledge and best practices to remain relevant and current in the creative field.

As a self-employed contractor I have successfully developed a small creative business, offering high quality services in photography and graphic design. And after completion of the Interactive Media Management program at Algonquin College, I am prepared to take on new creative challenges in web design and development, videography and motion graphics.

• More than 10 years experience designing and developing communication materials, including design of print and digital products.
• Extensive experience creating visual identities for programs, projects and events, including branding, marketing and promotional materials.
• Excellent ability to collaborate closely with clients to ensure print, video and digital communications and marketing content aligns with client’s branding and marketing strategies.
• Ability to work in English, French and Spanish.
• Technical skills: Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, HTML and CSS, PHP and JavaScript coding, Internet, Statistics (SSAP), research and creative writing.

Motion Graphics developer (2022)

Music and Beyond, Ottawa, Ontario:

• Acting as the team leader and under the supervision of the creative director, contributed with the tasks of collecting project files, communicating with client, and coordinating with team members about their tasks during all phases of project development.
• Collaborated with team members during the stages of concept development, creation and production of a one-minute promotional video highlighting the client’s programs.

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Graphic designer, web content manager 2019 – Present

Canadian Museums Association, Ottawa, Ontario:

• Contributed to their successful website migration project in 2020, by assisting with the updating of the website’s structure and content within a period of two months.
• Support with website content and maintenance, including design and upload of content, images and resources for their Online version of Muse magazine.
• Developed creative concepts and designed important in-house projects such as annual reports, survey toolkits, and annual conference branding.
• Collaborate as needed in the production of the organization’s magazine Muse, by creating layouts, graphics and infographics, as well as photo editing and composites.

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Graphic designer and photographer (2012 – Present)

Fertilizer Canada, Ottawa, Ontario:

• Design and development of annual conference concepts and branding since 2012, including creation of logos, event signage and posters, layout and typesetting of conference documents, promotional videos, and marketing campaigns for social media.
• Worked as the main photographer for their 69th Annual Conference in 2015. I was responsible to record through photography and videography scheduled private and public meetings and receptions. Delivered high quality photography for use in print and digital.

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Graphic designer(2017 – 2021)

Canada Soccer, Ottawa, Ontario:

• Coordinate with different program teams from across the association for input on the design and layout of key documents, graphics, Annual Reports (2017) and monthly newsletter (Published monthly pre-Covid19 pandemic).
• Led on the design of concepts and development of the promotional digital campaigns for the 2018 Women’s National Team match Canada vs. Brazil.
• Designed and developed promotional materials for print and digital campaigns for the Men’s National Team from 2017-2019.

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Graphic designer(2020)

Next Generation (NGen) (2020), Hamilton, Ontario:

• Collaborated with communication team to design and develop their Annual Report (2019-2020) and Corporate Plan (2020-2021)

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Freelance Photographer

Event Photography

Captured numerous large conference events for local organizations, including the Canadian Museums Association, Bruyère, Fertilizer Canada and Canada Soccer. My work included photography and videography of conference events; post-production work in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, as well as in Premier Pro and After Effects for videos; delivery of high quality photography for use in print and digital.

PLANT Magazine – Toronto, Ontario (2012 – 2019)

• Led coordination of production to develop content for Plant Magazine (assignments for cover and magazine content), including organizing executive photo shoots for business profiles. Delivery of high quality photography for the publication.
• Interacted with high-profile local business executives and respective work environments during the photo sessions, achieving successful completion of assignments through the development of positive relationships with clients.

Xalt Magazine (2012)

• Assignment to photograph Jade London, an Ottawa Drag Queen performer, to be featured on the cover and main inside story.

Development Services Counselor Aide (2009-2012)

Ottawa-Carleton Association For People With Development Disabilities Ottawa, On

• Formed part of a care team delivering high-quality care and providing on-going support to meet needs of residents.
• Responsible for supervision of the development life skills and behavior management of 12 residents with developmental disabilities.

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Psychology Research Assistant (2004–Dec 2006)

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

• Conceived and worked on several psychology research projects under the supervision of the psychology department. My work required collection, statistical analysis of data, and writing of scientific articles.
• Published two peer-reviewed articles as the first author in the scientific journal Sex Roles.

Interactive Media Management (September 2021 – April 2022)

Algonquin College, Ottawa Ontario

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Apprenticeship, Graphic Design (2012-2015)

Ottawa, Ontario

• Worked under the supervision of a professional graphic designer, learning and applying skills in graphic design and graphic applications.

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School of Photographic Arts Ottawa (2010-2012)

Ottawa, Ontario

• Completed photography courses towards a Certificate in photography. Due to government regulations the certificate program was canceled when I had just two courses left to complete the program.

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McGill University (2005)

Montreal, Quebec

• Diploma Human Relations and Family Life Education

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McGill University (2000-2004)

Montreal, Quebec

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  Minors: Behavioral Science, and North America Studies

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Concordia University (1999-2000)

Montreal, Quebec

• Bachelor of Commerce in International Business, (Completed 30 credits and transfered to the B.A. in the Psychology program at McGill University)

• Quintero Gonzalez, A., & Koestner, R. (2006). What valentine announcements reveal about the emotions of men and women. Sex Roles, 55, 767–773.
• Quintero Gonzalez, A., & Koestner, R. (2005). Parental preference for sex of newborn as reflected in positive affect in birth announcements. Sex Roles, 52 (5/6), 407–411.

• Creative writing
• Nutrition and cuisine
• Cinematography and Documentaries
• Dancing