Experience

Northumbria University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Associate Lecturer (PGR), Fashion Communication

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Teaching on the undergraduate Fashion Communication program within the School of Design at Northumbria University.

• PHD Candidate

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) PhD Candidate working within the Design School at Northumbria University.



Sophomore Media

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2020

• Editor in Chief

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016



National AIDS Trust

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019



The University of Edinburgh

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• HCI Tutor

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Tutor for the Level 11 Human-Computer Interaction course taught in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. -taught several tutorial sessions-led design, UX, and research activities among undergraduate and graduate students Tutor for the Level 11 Human-Computer Interaction course taught in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. -taught several tutorial sessions-led design, UX, and research activities among undergraduate and graduate students



Canadian Opera Company

• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Digital Marketing Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

  -Managing all social media platforms-Graphic design for web -Managing and updating the Website-Designing creative marketing and educational items, such as infographics-Editorial writing for the Canadian Opera Company blog, Parlando -Creating email campaigns using WordFly-Image editing -Managing all social media platforms-Graphic design for web -Managing and updating the Website-Designing creative marketing and educational items, such as infographics-Editorial writing for the Canadian Opera Company blog, Parlando -Creating email campaigns using WordFly-Image editing



RAD Magazine

• Digital Editions Advisor

  • Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

  - Developing digital outlets for magazine- Overseeing the production and design of all interactive versions (online, iPad, and Android) - Developing digital outlets for magazine- Overseeing the production and design of all interactive versions (online, iPad, and Android)



Ryerson University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  - Redesigning and curating monthly exchange student newsletter for Ryerson University- Graphic design and layout projects for printed event, promotional, and resource materials- Leading in the rebranding and reconstruction of the Ryerson International website using Adobe CMS-Professional presentations to students and faculty regarding international travel and school placements - Redesigning and curating monthly exchange student newsletter for Ryerson University- Graphic design and layout projects for printed event, promotional, and resource materials- Leading in the rebranding and reconstruction of the Ryerson International website using Adobe CMS-Professional presentations to students and faculty regarding international travel and school placements



SupaMaasai

• Project Leader, Beadwork Development

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  - Worked with the SupaMaasai Foundation to develop new products and projects with local women groups to raise funds for community programs- Developed and assisted in designing several prototypes for production during one month residency in Kenya- Designed promotional materials and assisted in generating brand identity for SupaMaasai- Worked with various members of the community to develop building plans and entrepreneurial opportunities - Worked with the SupaMaasai Foundation to develop new products and projects with local women groups to raise funds for community programs- Developed and assisted in designing several prototypes for production during one month residency in Kenya- Designed promotional materials and assisted in generating brand identity for SupaMaasai- Worked with various members of the community to develop building plans and entrepreneurial opportunities



Garment Magazine

• Editor in Chief, iPad Edition

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  - Managing a team to design and create an iPad magazine for Garment Magazine- Designing and producing layouts and widgets- Finding and contacting international producers, contributors, and talents for individual assignments- Sourcing and preparing fashion photo and video shoots - Managing a team to design and create an iPad magazine for Garment Magazine- Designing and producing layouts and widgets- Finding and contacting international producers, contributors, and talents for individual assignments- Sourcing and preparing fashion photo and video shoots



Anthropologie

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Display Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  - Assisting in creating and installing window and store displays- Preparing and Prepping materials for installations - Participating in idea workshopping - Assisting in creating and installing window and store displays- Preparing and Prepping materials for installations - Participating in idea workshopping



Heart Niagara

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Production Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  -Maintaining/ Creating content for social media outposts-Planning various events through to completion -Event decorating and layout design-Maintaining and generating contact lists -Maintaining/ Creating content for social media outposts-Planning various events through to completion -Event decorating and layout design-Maintaining and generating contact lists



Alya Couture

• Social Media & Marketing Intern

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  - Preparing press packages - Assembling various forms of promotional media - Assisting in seasonal photo shoots- Acquiring sponsorship and organizing volunteers for charity [Because I am a Girl, Plan Canada] fashion show - Communicating with press and media for various events - Preparing press packages - Assembling various forms of promotional media - Assisting in seasonal photo shoots- Acquiring sponsorship and organizing volunteers for charity [Because I am a Girl, Plan Canada] fashion show - Communicating with press and media for various events