it’s all about the work.
But sometimes it's also about where you've come from. Working at one of the top interactive agencies in Toronto has been the gold star on my resumé. I have had the opportunity to work on amazing brands such as Mercedes, Capital One, Virgin Mobile and eBay to name a few, and learn from some of the best people in this business. Prior to that I worked for non-profit and cultural organizations such as The McMichael Gallery, Canadian Music Centre and The Virtual Museum of Canada, blending my love of art and art history with design and technology. And if you don't get to the little know facts section, you should know that I'm also a certified yoga instructor, I hold dual citizenship in both Canada and the United Kingdom, j'étudie le français chaque jour, I've traveled to 11 countries in the last 6 years, and I can make one mean curry! Download my resumé
design experience
sr. art director, henderson bas 2005-present
Ideation, art direction and design for online marketing campaigns and user experience. Currently an art director of nine designers, and responsible for recruiting, building client relationships and presenting all creative concepts.
Clients: Mercedes Benz, Capital One, eBay.ca, Molson Canadian, Dr. Oetker, Nestlé, Coke, Virgin Mobile, Ogilvy Renault, Tim Hortons, President's Choice, Joe Fresh, Hbc, Mackenzie Financial, McCarthy Tétrault, McCormicks, ING Direct and Levis.
sr. designer, ecentricarts inc. 2001-2005
Information design and branding for a variety of clients in the arts, culture, non-profit and government sector.
Clients: Canadian Music Center, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Virtual Museum of Canada, Ritchies Auction House, Canada Health Infoway, HealthyOntario.com, Canadian Institute for Health Information, Grand & Toy, Purina, Hamilton Wentworth District Schoolboard.
freelance commercial artist 2000
Mural painting, website and print collateral design.
Clients: Hydro One, University of Toronto M. Biotech Program.
education
Sheridan College – New Media Design 2001
Post Graduate Certificate, Sheridan Scholar
University of Toronto – Art & Art History 1995 – 2000
Hons. B. A (high distinction), Sheridan Scholar, Dean’s Honor List (99,00)
awards
2007 Applied Arts Award
Mercedes: What Drives You?
Launch
2007 ADCC Award
Merit - Business to Consumer: Capital One - It Adds Up
Launch
2007 Digital Marketing Awards
Joe Fresh Style - Interactive Banner Ad
Launch
2006 Applied Arts Award
Joe Fresh Style - Interactive Banner Ad
Launch
2006 Applied Arts Award
Virgin Mobile - Free the Numbers
Launch
2006 Digital Marketing Awards
Gold Website Services: Mackenzie Financial - Burn Rate
Launch
2005 Digital Marketing Awards
Certificate - Website: Content/Information B2C: MyPuppy.ca
Launch
2004 Digtial Marketing Awards
Certificate - Non-Profit or Charity: Virtual Museum of Canada - Horizons
Launch
2004 Webby Award
Government + Law: HealthyOntario.com
2004 Applied Arts Award
Canadian Music Centre - Sound Adventure
Launch
2002 Digital Marketing Awards
Website Transaction B2C: GrandandToy.com