Ali Horner

Southview Public School | Napanee, Ontario | April-May 2026

• Introduced branding, visual communication, and digital design fundamentals to enhance students' understanding of marketing concepts
• Guided students through applied creative projects, fostering practical skills through real-world marketing scenarios
• Shared industry experience in branding and digital design to enrich classroom learning and provide students with relevant insights
• Educated Grade 8 students about the basics of design and marketing principles
• Encouraged creative problem-solving and applied design thinking

Transcontinental Media – ELLE Canada
Toronto, Ontario | 2008

• Hired following internship completion to design large-scale promotional posters for the Beauty Grand Prix Awards
• Designed event display graphics displayed at Toronto Exhibition Place during 2008 Beauty Grand Prix event
• Completed internship placement with ELLE Canada magazine under Transcontinental Media
• Contributed layout and page design work published in the June 2008 issue of ELLE Canada
• Shadowed Art Director, gaining hands-on experience in editorial design and magazine production workflows
• Maintained editorial production timelines and print publication standards

Topsy Farms
Amherst Island, Ontario | 2020 – 2021

Contracted as Project Manager and Designer for a 12-month product design and launch initiative.

Key Contributions:

• Led end-to-end creative direction and project management for a branded product launch
• Developed brand identity and brand strategy for the product collection
• Managed project budget, purchasing, vendor coordination, and product-related expenses
• Oversaw ordering and production of branded materials, including tissue paper, thank-you cards, and custom medallions, enhancing product presentation
• Designed and built the Live Edge collection display table used to showcase product boxes and merchandise
• Successfully managed project execution independently from concept through launch while collaborating directly with business owners