MIKEY SMITH
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
Innovative Graphic Designer with 20 years of experience in art in many different mediums. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and creating visual content that enhances brand identity. Leveraged retail leadership experience to foster strong communication and teamwork. Committed to developing engaging visual solutions that connect with target audiences and drive strategic marketing initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Label Printing Coordinator
Sensi Brands
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained compliant label templates and documentation
- Operated Zebra printers and managed label data in Excel
- Improved labeling accuracy and efficiency with cross-functional teams.
Art & Design
Freelance Artist / Designer (Self Employed)
01.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in traditional and digital art, adeptly handling 3D modeling, video production, and graphic design for musician and small local businesses.
- Mastered various mediums, excelling in painting with a discerning eye for color composition and texture.
- Applied expert drawing techniques, specializing in cartoons to deliver engaging visuals.
- Crafted impactful logos that vividly convey brand identities, leveraging design prowess.
Budtender & Keyholder
Station House. Farmgate (Sensi Brands)
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided knowledgeable guidance on product features and benefits to support informed customer purchasing decisions.
- Updated knowledge of product launches, industry trends, and market developments to enhance customer experience.
- Proactively identified and resolved issues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Displayed flexibility and reliability by promptly addressing urgent operational needs.
- Facilitated onboarding and training of new team members to strengthen team capabilities.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with brand representatives and external partners.
- Created daily social media content to promote Station House and featured products.
Indie Game Developer & Co-Creator
Pixel Punched Studios
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded asset design for indie game development projects, crafting visually engaging characters, environments, and objects to elevate gameplay experiences.
- Led asset design for indie game projects, creating visually engaging characters, environments, and objects that enriched gameplay experiences.
- Coordinated social media marketing campaigns, increasing user engagement and raising brand awareness for indie game projects.
- Conceptualized immersive visuals and environments for indie game initiatives, enhancing overall player experience and engagement.
- Orchestrated cost-effective social media marketing campaigns, enhancing user engagement and boosting brand awareness for indie game projects.
Budtender & Key Holder
Bob's Bud Emporium
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded hashtag campaign, boosting customer interaction and strengthening brand recognition.
- Crafted social media content to increase brand visibility and engage customers effectively.
- Designed art and signage for in-store and online platforms, improving visual appeal and customer experience.
Education
Graphic Design & Interactive Media -
Toronto Film School
Toronto, ON 09.2023 - 01.2024
Video Game Design & Development -
Fanshawe College
London, ON 09.2015 - 01.2020
PCI High School -
PCI High School
St. Thomas, ON 09.2004 - 01.2006
Skills
- Label Design
- Packaging Design
- Graphic Production
- Print Marketing
- Print Layouts
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- After Effects
- Video Editing
- UI/UX Design
- Attention to detail
- Color Management
- Collaboration Techniques
- Attention to detail
- Training
- Leadership
- Able to think outside of the box
- Zebra printer operation
- Customer relationship management
- Social media marketing
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Brand awareness strategies
- Flexible scheduling
- Clear communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional networking
- Time management
Accomplishments
- London Art Comp. Top 100 Finalist, 2022
- Battle Of The Band Finalist, 2006
Timeline
Label Printing Coordinator
Sensi Brands
01.2026 - Current
Budtender & Keyholder
Station House. Farmgate (Sensi Brands)
01.2025 - 01.2026
Graphic Design & Interactive Media -
Toronto Film School
09.2023 - 01.2024
Budtender & Key Holder
Bob's Bud Emporium
01.2022 - 01.2023
Indie Game Developer & Co-Creator
Pixel Punched Studios
01.2019 - 01.2024
Video Game Design & Development -
Fanshawe College
09.2015 - 01.2020
Art & Design
Freelance Artist / Designer (Self Employed)
01.2015 - Current
PCI High School -
PCI High School
09.2004 - 01.2006