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Designer

A skilled artist with a passion for creativity and eye-catching designs. My work is a fusion of imagination and precision, crafting visual wonders that leave lasting impressions.

Artstation: Sammy Sylvester
Etsy store: TallyYoungbloodArt
City: Mississauga

Degree: Bachelor of Design
Email: sammyraesylv@gmail.com
Freelance: Available

A seasoned artist blending creativity and strategy for visually stunning designs. Meticulously researching your brand and audience, I craft captivating visuals that communicate your message with impact. From graphic design to web and UX/UI, I deliver seamless experiences that stand the test of time. Deadlines fuel my determination, and collaboration fuels my innovation. Let's bring your vision to life and create designs that leave an enduring mark on the world.

Happy Clients

Projects

Hours Of Support

Interests

Robotics & 3D Printing

Game Design

Art & Illustration

Swimming & Gym

Testimonials

Saying that these custom sleeves are beautiful would be an utter understatement. They are simply amazing! Everyone (including myself) who sees them has a jaw-dropping moment. I want to thank Sammy for the support and customer service that went WAAAAAAY beyond the extraordinary. I am forever a fan!!! The custom artwork you did was gorgeous and second to none. Thank you for such beautiful work. Words alone cannot express my gratitude...THANK YOU!!!

John

Etsy Store Customer

I write you to give my hearty and highest recommendation to Sammy Sylvester. As a journalist, playwright and novelist, I travel in circles with creative people from all over the world. One of my college classmates went on to become executive producer of the hit TV show “Cheers.” One of my former co-workers went on to write best-sellers on opioids and global trade. I have other friends who have written screenplays in Hollywood, hit plays in New York, and Top 10 pop hits in Canada. All these are dazzlingly creative people in their own way. I have no hesitation in saying that Sammy Sylvester is every bit as creative as them in her chosen fields. She has designed artwork for me (for a play I had produced in Florida) and been invaluable in helping me brainstorm ideas.

Dwayne Yancey

Playwright

Sammy did an amazing job with my custom One Piece sleeves! She went out of her way to send me different drafts to choose from and once I honed in on a style I liked, she gave me even more variations to choose from! Thanks to her good eye and good tastes, we landed on an original sleeve that really makes my cards stand out! They look like official One Piece sleeves too! Thanks Sammy for all your help here!

Kevin

Etsy Store Customer

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Summary

Samantha Sylvester

Innovative and deadline-driven Designer with 3+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
sammyraesylv@gmail.com

Professional Experience

Ecommerce Business Owner

2023 - Present

Etsy Store

I have opened my own Etsy store where I design art for tabletop card games such as Magic the Gathering, Pokemon and YuGiOh.
Skills: Self-Management · Design · Digital Illustration · Concept Art · Fine Art · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Creative Suite · Digital Marketing

Freelance Graphic Designer

2019 - Present

Remote

International graphic design, I have done works for playwrights as well as multinational corporations.
Skills: Digital Assets · Build Strong Relationships · Communication · Adaptation · Social Media Content Creation · Microsoft Office · Leadership · Music · Music Production · Research · Troubleshooting · Graphic Design · Logo Design · Fine Art · Microsoft Word · Adobe Creative Suite · Social Networking · Digital Marketing · Social MediaSkills: Digital Assets · Build Strong Relationships · Communication · Adaptation · Social Media Content Creation · Microsoft Office · Leadership · Music · Music Production · Research · Troubleshooting · Graphic Design · Logo Design · Fine Art · Microsoft Word · Adobe Creative Suite · Social Networking · Digital Marketing · Social Media

Seasonal Customer Service Rep

April 2020 - August 2023

Radius Global Supply, Remote

Provided service and support related to customer service.
Maintaining supplier and company relationships.
Managing and making Excel sheets.
Skills: Creative Development · Build Strong Relationships · Social Listening · Communication · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Google Sheets · Analytical Skills · Microsoft Office · Teamwork · Research · Troubleshooting · Microsoft Word · PowerPoint

Digital Marketing Specialist

September 2019 - March 2020

Gotham Central COmics & Collectibles, Mississauga, Ontario

Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media
Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
Event management, tournament management and event coordination.
Skills: Digital Assets · Creative Development · Build Strong Relationships · Content Management · Communication · Adaptation · Social Media Content Creation · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Email Marketing · Analytical Skills · Microsoft Office · Teamwork · Leadership · Graphic Design · Microsoft Word · Adobe Creative Suite · Social Networking · Digital Media

Assistant Creative Director

Mar 2019 - September 2019

Mircom Group of Companies, Vaughan, Ontario

Took over for the Creative director while they were on sick leave for the summer. I managed a department of 5 marketing professionals for half a year.

Creating and updating literature such as sell sheets, data sheets, catalogs and product brochures.
Using WordPress to update products with images and literature such as sell sheets and brochures as well as maintain the website.
Using InDesign and Adobe Suite to create brand based packaging for company designed products.
Skills: Digital Assets · Creative Development · Build Strong Relationships · Content Management · Communication · Adaptation · Microsoft Office · Leadership · Event Planning · Research · Troubleshooting · Graphic Design · Logo Design · Microsoft Word · Adobe Creative Suite · Time Management · Social Networking · Digital Media

Freelance Photographer

2015 - 2018

Freelance

Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Skills: Digital Assets · Creative Development · Content Management · Communication · Event Planning · Research · Troubleshooting · Graphic Design · Adobe Creative Suite · Social Networking · Digital Media

Private Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

2014 - 2016

Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, Mississauga, Ontario

Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged 6 months to adults as well as the elderly.
Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
Skills: Coaching & Mentoring · Communication · Adaptation · Analytical Skills · Microsoft Office · Teamwork · Leadership

I.T. Intern

2015 - 2015

Mircom Group of Companies, Vaughan, Ontario

Gained experience working with a wide variety of computers, software, and people throughout the company.
Fixing computers and electronics around the company
Improving websites, internal company software
Gained experience in SQL, Java, HTML, and CSS
Skills: Communication · HTML · Google Sheets · Analytical Skills · Microsoft Office · Teamwork · Leadership · Research · Troubleshooting · Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts & Design - Digital Futures

Ontario College of Art and Design University

Toronto, ON

Skills: Music Production · Social Media Content Creation · HTML · Analytical Skills · Social Listening · Digital Media · Adobe Premiere Pro · Leadership · Google Sheets · Adobe Indesign CC · Adobe Illustrator · Social Networking · Event Planning · Event Management · Logo Design · Music · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · Creative Development · Content Management · Adobe Creative Suite · Teamwork · Digital Assets · Fine Art · Troubleshooting · Adaptation · Microsoft Office · Research · Graphic Design · Communication

Professional Sound

Metalworks Institute

Mississauga, ON

Skills: Music Production · Analytical Skills · Leadership · Event Planning · Event Management · Music · Teamwork · Troubleshooting · Microsoft Office · Communication