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Education


MA in Fashion, Toronto Metropolitan University                               
  • CGPA: 4.33

BFA in Studio Arts (Fibres and Material Practices), Concordia University
  • Minor in Classical Civilisation        
  • Graduated with Distinction
  • CGPA: 3.85                                           


Professional Experience  

Research Assistant, Shifting the Burden - Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Effectively collected both qualitative and quantitative data during research trips and site visits. 
  • Performed successful interviews with participants, maintaining ethics guidelines and confidentiality. 
  • Organized and cataloged data, presenting early findings to collaborating research teams. 

Student Representative, Fashion Studies Network
  • Collaborated with students from participating institutions in drafting Call for Submissions for the first annual Fashion Studies Network Symposium. 
  • Assisted in planning and promotion of the Symposium. 
  • Participated in submissions selection process, providing editorial feedback and suggestions to the selection committee. 

Graduate Assistant, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Provided grading and constructive feedback to students over a range of assignment types, focusing on sustainability in fashion. 
  • Attended student presentations, providing live feedback and note-taking. 
  • Effectively liaised with the Supervising Instructor on matters concerning academic integrity and student performance. 

Archiving Intern, Comrags                                                                                  
  • Organized archival materials and past collections for resale.
  • Working one-on-one with designers to discuss the fabric sourcing process.
  • Effectively performed administrative duties in preparation for Spring 2024 collection launch.

Social Media Assistant, Handmaiden Fine Yarn
  • Created engaging content for Instagram and Facebook.
  • Fostered an online community surrounding the brand.
  • Copywriting for social media.

Dye Technician, Handmaiden Fine Yarn
  • Hand-dyed luxury textiles in a range of natural fibres using acid dyes texhniques.
  • Worked with clients to develop custom colourways.
  • Designed and tested pattern kits for retail distribution. 



Artist Residencies

Imagining Iceland Residency - Icelandic Textile Centre, Blönduós, Iceland                                          
  • Worked among the local community to develop a limited collection utilizing materials from the local wool industry.
  • Assisted in organizing a group exhibition, initiating local outreach and promotion. 


Group Exhibitions

Fashion is Art, Royal Ontario Museum X Fashion Art Toronto, Toronto, ON

Iceland Field School Exhibition, Langdon Gallery, Montreal, QC                                          

Artist in Residence Exhibition, Icelandic Textile Centre, Blönduós, Iceland                       

At Hand/Out of Reach, Webster Library, Montreal, QC                                                         

CPC x Quartier des Spectacles Projection Project, Montreal, QC                                          

PDSA Salon Exhibition, VAV Gallery, Montreal, QC                                                                

Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS                                                                                   

Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS                                                                                   

Pre-Shrunk, Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, NS                                                                                   


Awards and Recognition

Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship - Toronto Metropolitan University

Graduate Development Award - The Creative School, TMU                                     

Course Award in Sustainable Design - School of Fashion, TMU                                                                                                                                                       
Toronto Met Graduate Fellowship - Toronto Metropolitan University                              

Thomson Family Field School Award - Concordia University                                              

Dean of Fine Arts Discretionary Fund (Group) - Concordia University                                                                                                                                       
FASA Special Projects Grant (Group) - Fine Arts Student Alliance,                                     
    Concordia University                                             

FASA Special Projects Grant (Individual) - Fine Arts Student Alliance,                              
     Concordia University

Academic Award in Visual Arts - International Baccalaureate Organization.                    


Speaking Opportunities 

Making Material Intimacies - Unravelling Fashion Narratives Graduate Symposium, The New
     School - Parsons School of Design, New York, NY

Contextualizing Wool - Undergraduate Guest Lecture, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto,
     ON.

Workshops

Undergrad Wet Felting Workshop - Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON.

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