Education
2010-14
Master of Information Management – Dalhousie University; Halifax, NS
Master of Information Management – Dalhousie University; Halifax, NS
2012
User Experience Design – Neilsen Norman Group Usability Week; Las Vegas, NV
User Experience Design – Neilsen Norman Group Usability Week; Las Vegas, NV
2009
Web Design Basics and Beyond – Nova Scotia Community College; Halifax, NS
Web Design Basics and Beyond – Nova Scotia Community College; Halifax, NS
2000-04
Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours), Minor in Digital Media – NSCAD University; Halifax, NS
Bachelor of Communication Design (Honours), Minor in Digital Media – NSCAD University; Halifax, NS
1998-00
Associate of Art and Design – Bermuda College; Paget, BDA
Associate of Art and Design – Bermuda College; Paget, BDA
Creative Work Experience
2006–
Creative Director and Founder – Studio Art Pays Me (Formerly Glitterati Communications); Timberlea, NS
Creative Director and Founder – Studio Art Pays Me (Formerly Glitterati Communications); Timberlea, NS
2007-12
Graphic Designer – Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine; Halifax, NS
Graphic Designer – Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine; Halifax, NS
2006-07
Graphic Designer – Duly Noted Stationery; Halifax, NS
Graphic Designer – Duly Noted Stationery; Halifax, NS
2004-06
Art Director – Nxet Magazine; Halifax, NS
Art Director – Nxet Magazine; Halifax, NS
Select Exhibitions and Fashion Shows
2024
Exhibition curator – Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival: Arte & Movement; Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax, NS
Exhibition curator – Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival: Arte & Movement; Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax, NS
Group exhibition – Go Figure...; Hermes, Halifax, NS
Group exhibition – It’s Been A Year: 2023-24 Visual Arts Nova Scotia Mentorship Program Exhibition; The Craig Gallery, Dartmouth, NS
2023
Exhibition curator – Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival: Arte & Movement; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS
Exhibition curator – Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival: Arte & Movement; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS
Group exhibition – Monochrome; The Dart Gallery, Dartmouth, NS
Group exhibition – Strengthening Resilience; St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS
2022
Group exhibition – Empower Global Artist Showcase; Atlanta, GA
Group exhibition – Empower Global Artist Showcase; Atlanta, GA
Group exhibition – Squared Away; The Ice House Gallery, Tatamagouche, NS
Group fashion show – This Is Us; Parade Square, Halifax, NS
Group fashion show – Invest in NEST; Light House Arts Centre, Halifax, NS
Selected Public Speaking and Hosting
2025
Artist talk – Art Work: NSCAD Alumni Talks; NSCAD University, Virtual
Artist talk – Art Work: NSCAD Alumni Talks; NSCAD University, Virtual
2024
Finding Your Creative Niche; Super Nova Conference; Halifax Central Library
Finding Your Creative Niche; Super Nova Conference; Halifax Central Library
What If I'm Asked to Paint a Mural? Hub Talks; Sobeys Inspiration Hub, Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre; Saint Mary’s University
2021
Black Designers Connect Panel Discussion with Dr. Dori Tunstall and Tafui; RBC Black Diamond Ball Workshops; Virtual
Black Designers Connect Panel Discussion with Dr. Dori Tunstall and Tafui; RBC Black Diamond Ball Workshops; Virtual
2020
Hear Tell; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Virtual
Hear Tell; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Virtual
Creativity During the Pandemic; Creative Kick; Virtual
Teaching and mentorship
2023-24
Mentor to Kordeena Clayton; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Halifax, NS
Mentor to Kordeena Clayton; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Halifax, NS
2022-23
Mentor to Martins Madumere; Animation Festival of Halifax BIPOC Animator Film Commission and Mentoring; Halifax, NS
Mentor to Martins Madumere; Animation Festival of Halifax BIPOC Animator Film Commission and Mentoring; Halifax, NS
2022
How to Use Podcasting and Other Storytelling to Enhance an Art or Design Practice; NSCAD University Creative Entrepreneurship Lab
How to Use Podcasting and Other Storytelling to Enhance an Art or Design Practice; NSCAD University Creative Entrepreneurship Lab
2021-22
Mentor to Boma Nnaji; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Halifax, NS
Mentor to Boma Nnaji; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Halifax, NS
Volunteer experience
2023-present: Co-chair; Canadian Art Foundation; Toronto, ON
2022-present: Co-chair; Envisioning Our Future Strategic Planning Committee, NSCAD University; Halifax, NS
2020-21: President; NSCAD Alumni Association; Alumni Association Board, 2020-21 Alumni Association Board, Halifax, NS
2019-21: Alumni Representative; NSCAD University Board of Governors; Halifax, NS
Awards and community recognition
2023: Small Business of the Year Finalist; The Halifax Chamber of Commerce; Halifax, NS
2021: The Most Inspiring Immigrants In The Maritimes; My East Coast Experience; Halifax, NS
Assessment and adjudication
2023: Peer Assessor; HRM Arts Grant Program
2022: Juror; Craft Nova Scotia Members’ Exhibition
2021: Peer Assessor; Arts Nova Scotia Grants
2020: Judge; NSCAD Student Art Award
Media coverage
2024: Halifax artist designs courts as part of dream project for Canada Basketball; CTV Atlantic, Halifax, NS
2023: Style East; Solitha Shortte; Eastlink TV
2023: Get to Know: Duane Jones; Eilish Bonang; Global News Morning
2023: 2023 Halifax Business Awards; Business Voice Magazine
2021: Not Everyone Finds Their Dream Job Right Out Of School; My Halifax Experience Magazine
2021: Bermudian Abroad, Art For A Living; RG Magazine
2021: 21 Black-Owned Products You Need In 2021 And Beyond; Black Enterprise
2021: Black Canadian Designers Making Waves in Fashion; CTV Your Morning
2020: Instagram Images that Defined 2020; The Coast
2017: Episode 205: Duane Jones; Revision Path Podcast; Maurice Cherry
Artist talks, presentations and articles
2024: Finding Your Creative Niche; Super Nova Conference; Halifax Central Library
2024: What If I'm Asked to Paint a Mural? Hub Talks; Sobeys Inspiration Hub, Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre; Saint Mary’s University
2021: Black Designers Connect Panel Discussion with Dr. Dori Tunstall and Tafui; RBC Black Diamond Ball Workshops; Virtual
2020: Hear Tell; Visual Arts Nova Scotia; Virtual
2020: Creativity During the Pandemic; Creative Kick; Virtual
Memberships
Present: Member; Visual Arts Nova Scotia
Present: Member; Black Artists Network Nova Scotia