Amilia McGill
Rossland,BC
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Local Womens Running Group
Rossland, BC
01.2023 - Current
- Designed logo illustrations to create an identity and motivate the group.
- Established valuable connections and gained insights into the power of design in fostering community.
- Continuing to work with the group to develop their branding and create more gear.
Volunteer
Capilano University IDEA Grad Show
Vancouver
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in serving food to industry guests at the IDEA Program's Grad Show.
- Gained valuable knowledge about post-graduation expectations in my field.
- Improved networking skills and expanded professional network.
- Contributed to the success of the IDEA Grad Show and helped ensure a positive experience for guests.
Volunteer
"La Nina" Trail Homeless Shelter
Trail, BC
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Took part in a project with a local homeless shelter to bring art into the space and create a more welcoming environment for residents.
- Designed and painted a large-scale mountain landscape mural with a trail that provides a sense of serenity and draws the viewer in.
- Goal was to bring joy and hope to those who spend their time in the shelter.
- The painting has become a beloved fixture in the space and continues to bring daily moments of tranquility and inspiration to all who experience it.
Gallery Assistant
VISAC Art Gallery
Trail, BC
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted in curating art exhibits and coordinating events, facilitating art classes, providing graphic design services for posters, social media content creation and liaison, hosting a summer market art booth, and contributing to community projects such as custom created art boxes for seniors and youth.
Volunteer
Graphic Design Services, J. L. Crowe Secondary School
Trail, BC
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Volunteered providing graphic design services including designing an eye-catching poster to promote the school health program, the cover of the school's yearbook, and a logo for the school band merchandise.
Volunteer
Wood Carving Symposium
Rossland, BC
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked with the Rossland Arts Council to inform the public of the event, sell artists' prints, and independently manage a social media page to promote the symposium.
Volunteer
Rossland Arts Council
Rossland, BC
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Represented youth in implementing art programming in the community.
- Reached out to youth to document their perspectives and ideas for youth art pr their interests.
- Effectively communicated their views to arts council for programming to reflect their interests
- Increased youth engagement in community arts and culture, fostering a more vibrant and inclusive creative community in Rossland.
Education
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications - First Year Bachelor of Design
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC04.2026
High School French Immersion Dual Dogwood -
J.L. Crowe Secondary School
Trail, BC06.2022
Timeline
Volunteer
Capilano University IDEA Grad Show
04.2023 - 04.2023
Volunteer
Local Womens Running Group
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
"La Nina" Trail Homeless Shelter
06.2022 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Graphic Design Services, J. L. Crowe Secondary School
10.2020 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Wood Carving Symposium
09.2020 - 09.2020
Volunteer
Rossland Arts Council
07.2020 - 08.2020
Gallery Assistant
VISAC Art Gallery
09.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications - First Year Bachelor of Design
Capilano University
High School French Immersion Dual Dogwood -
J.L. Crowe Secondary School