Curriculum Vitae
Education
June 2017- April 2021
B.A. CRAFT AND DESIGN - TEXTILES
Sheridan College, Oakville
4-year program focused on textile design covering a range of traditional and contemporary techniques and methods, using state-of-the-art facilities including 2D and 3D fibre-specific approaches featuring printing, weaving, dyeing, off-loom techniques, digital design and sewing
2015- 2017
ASSOCIATE DEGREE/CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
Queen’s College, Barbados
A humanities-focused 2-year program which formed the pinnacle of high school education in the Caribbean.
Exhibitions
June 23rd- 29th 2023
MULTICULTURAL ART SHOW
Museum of Dufferin, Murmur
Oct 2022
THE WEARABLE ART SHOW
St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, Oakville
November 14th-17th 2021
VIRGINIA JACKSON DESIGN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
North Carolina
2015-2016
National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA), Barbados
2014-2015
National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA), Barbados
Selected to exhibit in the Unity in Diversity group art show
Selected as a vendor to exhibit and sell handmade wearable art
Awarded an Honourable Mention place in the Print category and entry was displayed at the Showtime Market
Silver Award for Textiles
Bronze Award for Art
Awards and Achievements
2020-2021
EAST TORONTO QUILTERS GUILD EXCELLENCE IN STITCH AWARD
Sheridan College, Oakville
2020-2021
INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP
Sheridan College, Oakville
2019-2020
BOTANICAL COLORS EXCELLENCE IN NATURAL DYES & SUSTAINABILITY AWARD,
Sheridan College, Oakville
2018-2019
CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE STUDIO AWARD
Sheridan College, Oakville
2017-2018
TEXTILE STUDIO MATERIALS AWARD
Sheridan College, Oakville
2016-2017
MPACT AWARD,
Queen’s College, Barbados
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2016-2017
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH,
Queen’s College, Barbados
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In recognition of outstanding achievement in academics and community involvement.
In recognition of outstanding achievement in academics and community involvement.
In recognition of excellent work using natural dyes and sustainable textile practices.
In recognition of outstanding achievement in academics and community involvement.
In recognition of outstanding achievement in academics and community involvement.
For excellent work in Art and Craft in Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
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Prize for excellence in Environmental Research in Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
Professional Experience
2021-Date
DIGITAL DESIGNER
Creative Matters Inc, Toronto
2021-2023
ASSISTANT TEXTILE STUDIO TECHNOLOGIST/ STUDIO ASSISTANT
Sheridan College, Oakville
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Jun 2022- Dec 2022
STUDIO TECHNICIAN
Artscape Daniels Launchpad
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2021-2022
SALES AND PROJECT ASSOCIATE/SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER/
Spun Fibre Arts, Oakville
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2019-2021
TEXTILE STUDIO MONITOR,
Sheridan College, Oakville
2020-2021
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Sheridan College, Oakville
Junior textile designer responsible for editing existing artwork and develop original designs and concepts for clients
Working with technologist to maintain the upkeep and efficiency of studio for students and instructors
Responsible for maintaining and assisting in the Textiles & Fashion Studio as well as provide support in the Fine Metals & Jewellery Studio when necessary.
Assisted knitters, felters, crocheters and craft enthusiasts, to ensure that every project was a success.
Working with students after hours to help them accomplish assignments and general studio upkeep
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Assisting and ensuring a safe and pleasant working environment for students and teachers
Projects and Volunteer Work
2019-2020
CREATIVE MATTERS PROJECT,
Sheridan College, Oakville
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2020-2021
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT,
Sheridan College, Oakville
2021
RESEARCHER FOR THE DIGITAL TO MATERIAL PROJECT, Sheridan College, Oakville
July - August 2018
ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND EDITOR
Barbados Coral Reef Restoration Conference/ Barbados/
Worked with artist Ana Falceta to create a collection of soft furnishings inspired by rugs designed by Creative Matters with certain specifications.
Worked in a team of different craft disciplines to create solution to a given theme.
Identifying ways to better incorporate digital technology into the craft and design curriculum.
Proof reader and content creator for presenters
Training
September 2022
MAXIMISING YOUR AVL,
AVL, California
April 2022
DIGITAL PRINT & EMBROIDERY DESIGN,
UAL, London
April 2022
LEVEL 1 MICHONET,
L'ecole Lesage, Paris
Training in Dobby loom weaving, maintenance, set up and software.
Developing digital designs for print and embroidery using Photoshop and Illustrator
Introduction to Haute couture embroidery