SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Adobe Creative Suite Expert: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for high-quality print and digital designs.
• Gaining hands-on experience with Figma, creating simple UI layouts and design components to build foundational knowledge.
• Canva Design Proficiency: Skilled in creating branded graphics and content using Canva’s templates and tools.
• Print & Prepress Specialist: Strong understanding of CMYK color processes, proofing, and preflight for flawless production.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for creating documents, data analysis, and presentations.
• Music Production Expertise: Skilled in Ableton Live for music composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering.
• Affiliate Marketing: Experienced in managing Awin and Amazon affiliate programs and optimizing e-commerce websites.
• B2B & B2C Experience: Skilled in creating targeted content and designs for business and consumer audiences.
• Web Design Proficiency: Skilled in using Wix to create, manage, and optimize responsive websites for clients.
• Content Creation & Video: Expert in YouTube video production, SEO optimization, thumbnails, audience engagement.
• CapCut Video Editing: Skilled in creating and editing short-form videos using CapCut’s editing tools and effects.
• Adobe Premiere: Practical experience with video editing, transitions, effects, and post-production workflows.
• Typography & Design: Strong eye for color theory, layout, and branding, delivering impactful visual solutions.
• Workflow Management: Proven ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional written and verbal communication for client collaboration and success.
• Versatile Team Player & Independent Worker: Thrives in both collaborative and independent roles.
• Live Audio Performance: Skilled in delivering immersive music experiences through curated sound design.
• Skilled in ChatGPT, WordPress, Mailchimp, and Monday.com for content, web, email, and workflow tasks.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Self-Employed, Toronto, 2009-Present
Music Producer & Independent Artist
• Produced and released multiple albums and singles as XYLE, distributed on Spotify and Bandcamp.
• Delivered live music performances and curated audio experiences for diverse audiences at events.
• Collaborated on remixes and production projects across genres like synthwave, ambient, and electronic.
• Engaged B2C audiences through music releases, live shows, and promotional campaigns.
• Created custom soundscapes and compositions for films, podcasts, and commercial projects.
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Self-Employed, Toronto, 2024-Present
Content Creator & Producer
• Produce original content for YouTube channels “Alt Ambient” and “Filmless Soundtracks.”
• Design engaging video content, thumbnails, and promotional materials to grow subscribers and engagement.
• Optimize videos for SEO, boosting discoverability and audience retention.
• Create and edit short-form, promotional and full-length videos using CapCut.
• Create cinematic scores and original music for online and client projects.
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Self-Employed, Toronto, 2024-Present
Affiliate Marketing Specialist
• Designed and built e-commerce website MallRelics.com to showcase curated products and drive affiliate sales.
• Develop and execute affiliate marketing campaigns targeting retro and synthave audiences to increase conversions.
• Partnered with businesses on Awin to increase product visibility and conversions.
• Create branded graphics and promotional content using Canva.
• Create SEO-optimized blog content and curate product listings to drive affiliate performance.
Freelance, Toronto, 2007-Present
Graphic Designer/Music Producer
• Deliver professional graphic design and music services to clients worldwide via Fiverr and Upwork.
• Design high-quality branding materials, including flyers, logos, business cards, invitations, and promotional assets.
• Create custom web and social media content, such as Facebook/YouTube covers, thumbnails, and ads.
• Compose and produce original music for YouTube videos, short films, podcasts, and websites.
• Work with both B2B and B2C clients to deliver tailored design and music solutions.
Artist Unknown Web Series, Toronto, 2014-2019
Graphic Designer/Musician/Cameraman
• Co-produced a web series called “Artist Unknown” profiling emerging Toronto artists in interviews and event coverage.
• Wrote and recorded theme music and designed graphics for productions and promotion.
• Operated Panasonic Lumix GH4, Nikon P500, Canon D5 Mark iii, Gopro Hero 2 and 5, Zoom H4N Audio
Recorder.
Firebrand Print & Media Solutions, Toronto, 2014-2015
Graphic Designer/Print Production
• Graphic design of digital media such as CD/DVD covers, posters, business cards, postcards.
• Duplication, printing, cutting, scoring, gluing, folding, binding, perforating, packaging of digital media.
• Inserted artwork into templates using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
• Operated Konica Minolta Bizhub Press C1060 Digital Printer, creating copies and proofs.
Printer Gateway, Toronto, 2014
Prepress Technician
• Prepared items to be plated such as business cards, brochures, post cards, posters.
• Pre-flighted items for overprint and ensured correct amount of bleed was given.
• Corresponded with customers via email if issues occurred with files.
• Inserted items into Metrix imposition software, sent to RIP and filled out dockets.
• Plated flyer runs and gang runs on a Fujifilm DART 4300 S CTP machine.
Multimedia Nova Corporation, Toronto, 2010-2012
Production Artist
• Created magazine and newspaper ads for Town Crier, Vaughan Today and Corriere Canadese.
• Edited photos, with an emphasis on colour density and balancing in Adobe Photoshop.
• Consulted with sales representatives to establish the general look and feel of advertisements.
• Packaged and archived newspaper pages daily using Adobe InDesign, organized them on server.
• Burnt and archived pages onto CDs, using Roxio Toast, every few months.
Newsweb Printing, Toronto, 2005-2012
Prepress Technician
• Produced printing plates for cold web presses using CTP machine.
• Downloaded PDF pages from FTP server and pre-flighted, cropped, renamed them if necessary.
• Sent pages to RIP station, assembled them in imposition software and sent them to CTP machine.
• Operated HP DesignJet 5500 to prepare proofs for quality control or for customers' review.
• Removed unwanted text or page numbers from plates using honing pen.
• Communicated with clients over the phone regarding file issues.
• Computer troubleshooting.
EDUCATION
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto, 2002-2003
Digital Media Technical Production Diploma
• Learned foundational graphic design skills, including layout design, typography, and branding.
• Developed web design proficiency, including website creation and optimization.
• Gained expertise in 3D animation, including modeling, texturing, and rendering using industry-standard software.
• Acquired DVD authoring skills, creating interactive menus and multimedia projects for physical media.
• Studied sound design, focusing on audio editing, mixing, and mastering techniques.
• Received introductory training in Adobe Premiere, developing foundational skills in video editing and post-production.
• Worked with industry-standard software of the time, including Adobe Creative Suite and 3D animation tools.
• Completed hands-on projects integrating multiple disciplines, including graphic design, 3D animation, and sound design.