Instructor, Craft Division, Textiles/Fashion

• Aug 2022 - Present

Courses: Fabrics Laboratory, Introduction to Resist Dyeing, Intermediate Weaving Courses: Fabrics Laboratory, Introduction to Resist Dyeing, Intermediate Weaving

Artist/Designer

• Sep 2006 - Present

Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

Courses: Introduction to Textiles, Craft & Design History, Fabrics Laboratory, Intermediate WeavingSupported the instructor by taking attendance, monitoring participation, assisting with grading, and contributing to lectures, critiques, and in-class discussions. Demonstrated weaving, dyeing, and finishing techniques, and consulted with students on project decisions and troubleshooting.

Instructor, Visible Mending

• May 2021 - Jun 2021

Developed and taught a 6-week online course on Visible Mending for the NSCAD School of Extended Studies.

Outdoor Seasonal Sales Associate (Garden Centre)

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

Customer service, watering, pruning, and other plant maintenance. Customer service, watering, pruning, and other plant maintenance.

Assistant Designer, Studio Manager

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Project management, research and development, colour charts, mood boards, textile sourcing and design (knits, wovens, prints), tech packs, lab dips, sampling management, graphic design (lookbook, linesheet, labeling, visual identity), photo editing, website editing, social media coordination, marketing strategy, merchandising support, intern management, studio organization, pattern cutting/grading, sewing (hand & machine), coordinating photo shoots, record keeping, inventory management, sending/receiving shipments, copy writing/editing for website and various PR outlets, communication with suppliers, manufacturers, artisans, media, stylists, buyers, sales team, collaborators. Show less

Weaving Studio Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Contributed to various projects for a weaving studio, including designer commissions, museum installations, weaving samples, zero-waste research, assisting with healing arts programs and teaching workshops. Contributed to various projects for a weaving studio, including designer commissions, museum installations, weaving samples, zero-waste research, assisting with healing arts programs and teaching workshops.

Fashion Design Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Assisted with diverse day-to-day tasks for a women's fashion brand, conducted research on creative re-use of materials leftover from production, assisted with a zero-waste pattern-making workshop for cancer survivors. Assisted with diverse day-to-day tasks for a women's fashion brand, conducted research on creative re-use of materials leftover from production, assisted with a zero-waste pattern-making workshop for cancer survivors.

Sustainability Lab Research Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Managed, reorganized, and expanded the Sustainability Lab’s textile library, consulting with designers and connecting them with ethical textile suppliers. Managed, reorganized, and expanded the Sustainability Lab’s textile library, consulting with designers and connecting them with ethical textile suppliers.

Fibre Department Monitor

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

Assisted the Fibre Department technician with monitoring and replenishing supply levels and maintenance of equipment including weaving looms, sewing machines, printing screens and tables, dyeing supplies. Maintained healthy indigo vats and mixed acid dyes, alginate thickener, devoré paste. Advised students with projects, troubleshooting. Assisted the Fibre Department technician with monitoring and replenishing supply levels and maintenance of equipment including weaving looms, sewing machines, printing screens and tables, dyeing supplies. Maintained healthy indigo vats and mixed acid dyes, alginate thickener, devoré paste. Advised students with projects, troubleshooting.

Gardening Information Specialist

• May 2014 - Jul 2014

Advised customers at the perennial, tree, and shrub information desk. Conducted research to identify and solve a variety of gardening problems. Recommended appropriate plants according to customer needs. Assisted greenhouse staff with inventory, plant maintenance, and watering. Advised customers at the perennial, tree, and shrub information desk. Conducted research to identify and solve a variety of gardening problems. Recommended appropriate plants according to customer needs. Assisted greenhouse staff with inventory, plant maintenance, and watering.

Dog Walker & Daycare Attendant

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

Cared for a wide range of dog breeds, led pack walks with 7–9 dogs at a time. Cultivated a calm, inviting atmosphere for dogs and owners. Helped customers choose appropriate pet products (food, treats, toys, accessories, etc.). Cared for a wide range of dog breeds, led pack walks with 7–9 dogs at a time. Cultivated a calm, inviting atmosphere for dogs and owners. Helped customers choose appropriate pet products (food, treats, toys, accessories, etc.).

Graphic Designer

• Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

Graphic design (brand identity, business cards, letterhead, posters, brochures, booklets, forms, wedding invitations), printing (digital laser photocopier, one and two-colour offset press, large format inkjet printer), binding, folding, finishing, mailing preparation, client consultation, customer service, problem solving, meeting tight deadlines. Graphic design (brand identity, business cards, letterhead, posters, brochures, booklets, forms, wedding invitations), printing (digital laser photocopier, one and two-colour offset press, large format inkjet printer), binding, folding, finishing, mailing preparation, client consultation, customer service, problem solving, meeting tight deadlines.

Portrait Studio Photographer

• Sep 2005 - Dec 2007

Operation and maintenance of photographic equipment, digital image editing, image composition, posing and directing clients of all ages, customer service, cashier. Operation and maintenance of photographic equipment, digital image editing, image composition, posing and directing clients of all ages, customer service, cashier.

Sales Associate

• Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

Customer service, cashier, fabric measuring and cutting, advised on correct care and usage of textiles and notions. Customer service, cashier, fabric measuring and cutting, advised on correct care and usage of textiles and notions.

Sales Associate

• Nov 2003 - Jul 2004

Customer service, cashier, merchandising, shipping/receiving, inventory management, garment care advice. Customer service, cashier, merchandising, shipping/receiving, inventory management, garment care advice.