Contact ☎️

📍 Based in Montreal, QC. Available worldwide

💌 [email protected]


Skill Set 🧱

Skills


Education 🏫

Design graphique et expériences visuelles, BDes UQÀM (Montréal, QC) Jan 2025 – Apr 2027

Communication Design, BDes Emily Carr University of Art + Design (Vancouver, BC)

2022–2024 (GPA 3.99/4.33)

Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Certificate Google Dec 2023– May 2024


Tools ⚒️

Tools

Languages 🎙️

🇫🇷 French (Fluent)

🇬🇧 English (Fluent)

🇪🇸 Spanish (Upper-intermediate)

Publication & Screening 📺

“Why not live in Paradise Now?”, (short story) WOO Magazine, 2023

“Thanks Anyway,” (short film) RBC Media Gallery, 2023

About Me

Designer, storyteller, and three-time entrepreneur with a passion for crafting meaningful, impactful work that drives change. I specialize in creating intuitive product designs, building memorable brands, and telling compelling stories that connect with people on a deeper level.

Work Experience

Founder & Head of Product

July 2024 – Present

BetterRead.ca, Montreal, QC

• Built and launched a non-profit platform using AI to provide personalized book recommendations. • Directed product design, user experience, and user research to ensure accessibility for diverse readers. • Collaborated with AI engineers to integrate algorithms for meaningful book categorization. • Championed an inclusive approach by prioritizing marginalized perspectives in literature.

Graphic Designer & Content Creator

July 2023 – June 2024

Broadway Church, Vancouver, BC

•	Developed marketing strategies for major events like the Christmas Singing Tree, attracting thousands of participants and attendees.
•	Designed promotional materials and digital content that raised awareness of church initiatives, leading to higher event attendance and a 30% increase in followers.
•	Collaborated with the Social Media Specialist to maintain a cohesive and impactful digital presence across multiple platforms.
•	Played a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and engaged church community through targeted branding and outreach efforts.

Graphic Designer

May 2024 – Aug 2024

church:untitled, Vancouver, BC

•	Delivered visuals for a community of 1000+ attendees,

maintaining brand coherence and accessibility. • Collaborated with designers and art directors to produce cohesive publication materials that strengthened the church’s messaging and branding. • Contributed creative ideas for outreach initiatives, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission and vision.


• Designed 100+ templates and promotional assets, increasing event attendance by 30%. • Standardized visual design templates for internal & external communications, cutting production time by 50%.

Brand Designer

May 2024 - Jun 2024

Bussole – Freelance (Remote)

Refined Bussole's visual identity, transitioning it from a travel agency concept to a trusted financial literacy resource for immigrants, blending playful and professional elements to create a simple, accessible, and approachable brand.

Film Director

November 2023 – December 2023

Passion project, Vancouver, BC

Led creative direction for a spec narrative commercial, overseeing its conception, direction, and production. Collaborated with a cross-functional team to ensure seamless execution across all phases of the project.

Graphic Design and Marketing Intern

June 2023 – June 2023

Flutter Care, Vancouver, BC

• Developed brand guidelines and collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive design concepts, graphics, and visual assets. • Contributed to content creation and user research initiatives, successfully building a dedicated digital community and enhancing brand awareness.

Interaction Designer

March 2023 – April 2023

KGMS - Project at Emily Carr University, Vancouver, BC

Co-designed and facilitated language-learning experiences for KGMS students in Squamish language.

Founder, Lead Designer & Copywriter

July 2020 – April 2023

Yuwod Planner, Abidjan, CI

– Led art direction and design efforts for the product, encompassing packaging, graphics, and visual/video assets, culminating in 6 acclaimed printed editions that resonated with the target audience across 3 continents.

– Directed brand strategy to elevate product quality and enhance customer satisfaction while collaborating with teams and suppliers to streamline processes and boost productivity.

Web Designer and Content Creator

September 2017 – June 2024

Personal Blog (Remote)

– Designed and maintained a visually appealing and user-friendly blog that attracted over 100,000 visitors from 50+ countries. Implemented content marketing strategies and usability testing, driving a 146.97% increase in readership over two years.

– Created, designed, and analyzed newsletter performance, leveraging insights to implement design improvements and enhance reader engagement.

Assistant Director

July 2020 – December 2021

Bible Shake (YouTube channel), Abidjan, CI

– Directed the production of the series, overseeing high-quality script development, talent management, and collaboration with the producer, resulting in 10,000+ of views and significant audience engagement.

– Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by making creative decisions, managing deadlines, and coordinating a cross-functional team to ensure smooth and successful project execution.

Copywriter & Graphic Designer

July 2021 – August 2022

FISVO, Abidjan, CI

Developed branded graphic and visual assets to effectively promote the non-profit’s activities, while contributing to a strategic social media plan that successfully increased community engagement.

Product & Visual Designer

September 2021 – December 2021

Oikia (Freelance, startup), Abidjan, CI

Designed Oikia's visual identity and improved its brand marketability.

Co-founder & Creative Director

April 2018 – April 2020

Revolution Urbaine Outfit, Abidjan, CI

– Established strong brand recognition through creative product photography, an engaging e-commerce website, and strategic social media marketing.

– Designed both physical and digital products, including apparel and accessories, significantly increasing business turnover and customer satisfaction. Led the customer service department, fostering loyalty and driving repeat business.