inspired by moments of life

It all started at a museum . . .

  • Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario

  • Moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta

  • Childhood visiting the Royal Tyrrell Museum and falling in love with palaeontology

  • Sense of curiosity and wonder that has propelled me wherever I go

  • Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Guelph

  • Worked in the museum and tourism sector - Millet Museum

  • InfoEdmonton - writing - award

  • Exhibit design - Ottawa - Algonquin College

  • Other hobbies

    • Illustration

    • Music

    • Crochet & fibre art

  • And, of course, visiting museums—eighty around the world and counting.

Resume

    • Extensive experience working on multiple concurrent design projects, both independently and as part of a team, while adhering to all project deadlines

    • Experience creating and producing a wide array of design documents, including visual layouts and elevations, illustrations, fabrication specifications, and other technical and presentation drawings

    • Experience developing bold, concept-forward visual identities for a variety of design projects

    • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace

    • Flexibility, adaptability, and proactive time management when managing competing priorities

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON | Honours Bachelor of Interior Design

    September 2022–Present

    • Plans and execute all phases of a design project, from initial research to final presentation, both independently and as part of a team

    • Utilizes AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite to prepare technical and presentation drawings

    • Develops bold, engaging brands and visual identities to be integrated across the built environment

    • Prepares and delivers professional presentations on term projects, through both graphic publications and presentations to industry guests

    University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland | Bilateral Exchange

    September 2019–December 2019

    • Conducted independent research into the history of disability and accessibility in the United Kingdom, with a focus on applications to the built environment.


    University of Guelph, Guelph, ON | Honours Bachelor of Arts, History

    September 2016 – April 2020

    • Designed Project ASA [Audio-Sensory Artifacts], a touch- and sound-based system to adapt two-dimensional museum artifacts for the visually-impaired

    • Integrated digitized files from the University of Guelph Library’s archival collection into an interactive online map using Omeka collections software

    • Received the Crowley-Jackson Memorial Prize in History for highest graduating average for a student in the History program

  • Student Researcher / Designer | Algonquin College , ON

    May - August 2025

    • Contributed to the preliminary construction and schematic designs for Wellness Rounds, a mobile healthcare and addictions care clinic to be constructed inside a retrofitted city bus

    • Conducted literature reviews and primary research through interviews with community partners and stakeholders, compiling design principles and best practices for practical, trauma-informed healthcare

    • Presented project progress to community partners at Sandy Hill Community Liaison Committee meetings, documenting feedback for implementation into future design iterations

    • Drafted floor plans, sections, and construction detail drawings using Revit

    • Performed site surveys and measurements to compare against provided shop drawings, ensuring accuracy in the completed drawing set

    • Assisted with preliminary selection and specification for upholstery, flooring, and medical equipment

    Sales Associate / Junior Designer | Silver Brook Design Centre, Barrhaven, ON

    May 2024–Present

    • Uses adaptability and excellent communication with fellow team members to manage tasks over the course of the work day, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction

    • Solves design challenges by utilizing attention to detail and knowledge of materials and finishes to provide solutions that meet the clients’ budget, goals, and level of experience

    • Plans and prepares material displays on a monthly basis, developing a unique, overarching concept for each set of displays in order to promote new products and inspire customers

    Attendant: Direct Response | Ottawa Humane Society, Ottawa, ON

    July 2022–May 2024

    • Acted as the first point of contact for donors, utilizing excellent communication and task management skills to fulfill donor requests and ensure continued support for the organization

    • Completed short-term and long-term administrative projects in a timely manner, both independently and as part of larger teams within the Development department

    • Conducted data clean-ups for queries and records within the OHS’s Raiser Edge database

    • Contributed to ongoing evaluation of program objectives, including the OHS’s Global Faces partnership and the redevelopment of orientation and training materials

    Editorial Intern | Tanner Young Publishing, Edmonton, AB

    April 2021–July 2022

    • Contributed to multiple concurrent, time-sensitive publications, including weekly blog posts, quarterly magazines, and daily social media posts, creating schedules for self-directed work to ensure all assigned tasks were completed as per team deadlines

    • Assisted the graphics team by using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to create supplementary graphics and illustrations for magazine features

    • Provided input as to design and editorial direction for the rebrand of Tanner Young’s publications to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic

    • Created written content and graphic including animations for the company’s Twitter and Instagram accounts, reaching an audience of over 19,000 followers

    Exhibit Designer | Millet & District Museum and Archives, Millet, AB

    May 2020–September 2020

    • Spearheaded the creation of 3 virtual exhibits using the Omeka platform in order to encourage community engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic

    • Assisted in the planning, preparation, and installation of temporary exhibits and displays

    • Updated, organized, and maintained the museum’s database of photograph metadata, ensuring all relevant information was recorded for use in future exhibits

    • Assisted members of the public with completion of loan acquisition forms

    • 2023 Alberta Magazine Publishers Association Emerging Writer Award - Gold

    • 2020 Crowley-Jackson Memorial Prize in History

    • 2011 CanSpell Regional Spelling Bee Winner, Northwestern Ontario