Celena Thompson
TORONTO,ON
Summary
I am a friendly, organized, and proactive designer looking for an opportunity to be in a team, working together to fill common goals. Though my past working experience is focused heavily on customer service, I believe that my knowledge of people through those experiences, my organization, prioritization, and communication skills are transferable across all industries in addition to the benefits of the knowledge I have recently gained through my Humber Graphic Design program. I am a hard worker and a quick learner, which I know would be an asset to this company.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Freelance
2020 - 2026
- Communicated with clients to understand their vision and requirements.
- Provided photography services, and high-quality edited photos for multiple maternity, newborn and family sessions.
Presentation Designer
Freelance
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed and developed a reusable and cohesive slide deck template for weekly use by a professor in a Concordia University classroom.
- Consulted directly with the client to align creative deliverables with brand goals and objectives.
- Led weekly client meetings to review progress, gather feedback, and refine creative direction.
Graphic Designer
The Bell & Beacon Restaurant
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with a team to pitch growth strategies and enhance restaurant visibility within the Parkdale community.
- Designed branding materials and social media assets, including an on-brand pitch deck.
- Managed multiple design projects while adhering to tight deadlines and schedules.
Hairstylist / Assistant
Onare Salon
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted stylists with washing, blow-drying, draping, and cleaning duties.
- Consulted with clients to determine desired hairstyles and services.
- Performed as a stylist by providing colouring, cutting, washing, and cleaning services.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient salon operations.
Camp Director
Queensway Baptist Church
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Planned, organized, and facilitated day camp events for 120 children aged four to twelve.
- Led a team of volunteers to ensure successful execution of activities.
- Collaborated on curriculum development for themed decorations, games, crafts, and leadership activities.
Education
Graphic Design Diploma -
Humber Polytechnic
08-2024
Hairstyling Apprenticeship -
Studio 500
08-2019
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute
06-2018
Skills
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Adobe XD
- Premiere Pro
- Lightroom Classic
- Photo Retouching
- Research
- Branding
- Layout Design
- Typography
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication
Websites
Timeline
Presentation Designer
Freelance
08.2025 - 08.2025
Graphic Designer
The Bell & Beacon Restaurant
07.2024 - 08.2024
Hairstylist / Assistant
Onare Salon
01.2018 - 01.2020
Camp Director
Queensway Baptist Church
06.2017 - 08.2017
Photographer
Freelance
2020 - 2026
Graphic Design Diploma -
Humber Polytechnic
Hairstyling Apprenticeship -
Studio 500
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute