Things I've done

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Things I've done πŸ’ͺ

Current.

Content Creator, Tech Stuff With Alex (February 2022-Present)

Tech doesn’t have to be intense and overwhelming to understand. Utilizing Youtube, as well as other social media platforms, This personal project aims to combine my love of tech, design & videography to deliver tech reviews and explainers that are relatable, engaging and fun, with an aim to build a community that can learn about consumer tech at their own pace, without pressure!

Freelance Designer (January 2022-Present)

Focusing on content creation from pre-production to the final result. Inspired by the power of colour and typography, my mission is to bring projects to life by adapting a fun approach to brand identity.

Services including:

🎨 Art Direction

⌨️ Writing

πŸ’» Graphic Design

πŸ“· Product Photography

πŸ“Ή Video Production

*Software Proficiency: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Workspace.

Freelance Host + Videographer, MobileSyrup (May 2021 - Present)

For the past year, I have been involved in supporting behind-the-scenes for MobileSyrup video content as a videographer, brainstorming ideas to shoot the most interesting B-Roll possible. I have also contributed as a host for one of their Youtube Channel videos.

Past.

L&D Operations Associate Manager, DECIEM (June 2021- December 2021)

In this role, I continued to fine-tune my skills in Educational Content Creation, Hosting, and Project Management.

With main tasks including:

🧠 - Managing DECIEM’s internal communication platform. Looking at analytics to create engagement strategies for our worldwide audience.

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»- Balancing creative duties in all aspects of content creation: brainstorming, pitching, writing, and hosting. Creating engaging graphics, as well as shooting and editing videos.

πŸ“– - Supporting various departments with content curation & copywriting for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.

Store Director, DECIEM (February 2017-June 2021)

As a Store Director, I developed my curiosity & kick for building teams from the ground up. In this role, I optimized Operations and Customer Loyalty for 3 Toronto Stores, including one of the top-selling stores in Canada (Square One) & the Flagship location at Distillery District.

Additional Experience In:

🀳🏼- Social Media & Brand: Being on-screen talent for Instagram, Tik Tok & deciem.com. With Important achievements including: Being the first DECIEM Instagram Live Q&A Host (Knowvember Campaign 2020) , as well as creating educational vertical content for Sephora Canada.

🀝🏼- Partnerships: Hosting various private events, customized visits for partners & led interactive virtual store experiences with live Q&A’s for e-commerce partners overseas.

πŸ’‘- Learning & Development: Leading Canadian initiatives to create customized and engaging training via in-person & virtual sessions, as well as written guides.

 
 

Freelance Graphic Designer, TORSTAR (November 2020-May 2021)

As a freelance designer for Torstar Local, I developed illustrations and Ads (static, HTML 5 & Video) aiming to increase awareness for new App features, as well as marketing local businesses, all targeting 12 different Ontario-based markets.

 

 

Education.

OCAD University - 2013-2016.

Advertising & Art Direction.

George Brown College - 2014 -2015.

Fashion Design.