01 PROFESSIONAL
MY SKILL SET
CREATIVITY
110%
PHOTOGRAPHY
85%
ADOBE INDESIGN
100%
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
85%
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
90%
PRINT DESIGN
90%
WEB DESIGN
70%
I'M
JOELLEN ELLIS.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER &
CREATIVE MIND
Shamelessly passionate and driven Graphic Artist. On the hunt for a design home where creativity ignites bold ideas. A Designer adept at managing heavy workloads while focusing on designing creative, visually-appealing graphics. Also a Designer who conceptualizes innovative design solutions for print, applications and skilled in a variety of designs, logos and marketing packages.
02 PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE
03 Experience
2016 – PRESENT
CINEPLEX
DIGITAL MEDIA
Graphic Designer
At Cineplex digital media I work with a team of designers to create print and digital menu boards
for Tim Hortons restaurants across the globe.
2015 – 2016
BILIZTIK SPORTS
Graphic Designer & Office Support
Biliztik Sports INC. created a R.I.S. gaming system for major league sports fans. As a Designer, I worked mainly on PR & Promotional print items as well as social media designs for all platforms to advertise the new revolutionary gaming app.
This position also included general administrative duties including filing expense reports, faxing, scanning, and photocopying as required. Also Processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salary,
and commission-based employees.
2014 – 2016
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
ATHLETICS
PR & Promotions Graphic Designer
As the sole designer for the Fanshawe College Athletics Department, I was responsible for creating graphic and photographic material used for both Varsity and Campus Recreation programs. Including but not limited to photography, uniform graphics,
all print material, and web material used to promote the Fanshawe Athletics Department.
2011 – 2016
VETERINARY
PURCHASING CO. LTD.
2009 – 2012
KINGSWAY LODGE
2010 – 2011
VOLUNTEER WORK
Town of St. Marys, Ontario
Dietary Aide
Kingsway Lodge is a retirement and nursing home for
senior citizens. Duties of a dietary aide included serving food to residents according to individual diets
and preferences. Assisting Cooks with clean-up and preparation of meals and snacks. Clearing plates
and trays, loading, and operating the dishwasher.
As well as the assembly of nourishment carts, and
filling stock kitchenette units.
Mural Artist
During my years as a student at St. Mary District Collegiate & Vocational Institute I was given the opportunity to paint a mural of my choice inside of the school walls. Also during this time I worked with a group of students to paint two standing walls at the Cadzo Park outdoor swimming pool.
03 Experience
2021 – PRESENT
LIGHTHOUSE CLUB APPAREL
Founder & Art Director
Custom clothing and apparel for Lion's Head
and the Northern Bruce Peninsula in Canada. Specializing in designs related to camping, boating, hiking, beaches, and lighthouses of Ontario.
2023-PRESENT
SANSIN®
Freelance Graphic Design
Freelance designer taking on a variety of print and
digital brand support material and training documents.
2016 – PRESENT
CINEPLEX DIGITAL MEDIA
Sr. Graphic Designer
At Cineplex digital media I work with a team of designers to create print and digital menu boards
for Tim Hortons restaurants across the globe.
2020 – PRESENT
GOLDEN HOURS STUDIO
Photographer
Photographer for family and wedding shoots.
Check out my instagram account for more information
@goldenhours.studio
2015 – 2016
BILIZTIK SPORTS
Graphic Designer & Office Support
Biliztik Sports INC. created a R.I.S. gaming system for major league sports fans. As a Designer, I worked mainly on PR & Promotional print items as well as social media designs for all platforms to advertise the new revolutionary gaming app.
This position also included general administrative duties including filing expense reports, faxing, scanning, and photocopying as required. Also Processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salary,
and commission-based employees.
2014 – 2016
FANSHAWE COLLEGE ATHLETICS
PR & Promotions Graphic Designer
As the sole designer for the Fanshawe College Athletics Department, I was responsible for creating graphic and photographic material used for both Varsity and Campus Recreation programs. Including but not limited to photography, uniform graphics,
all print material, and web material used to promote the Fanshawe Athletics Department.
2011 – 2016
VETERINARY
PURCHASING CO. LTD.
2010 – 2011
Warehouse Picker, Packer, & Checker
Veterinary Purchasing is a distribution facility in the
animal health industry; duties include picking,
packing, and checking of orders to be shipped
off to veterinary clinics across north America.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Town of St. Marys, Ontario
Mural Artist
During my years as a student at St. Mary District Collegiate & Vocational Institute I was given the opportunity to paint a mural of my choice inside of the school walls. Also during this time I worked with a group of students to paint two standing walls at the Cadzo Park outdoor swimming pool.
2009 – 2012
KINGSWAY LODGE
Dietary Aide
Kingsway Lodge is a retirement and nursing home for
senior citizens. Duties of a dietary aide included serving food to residents according to individual diets
and preferences. Assisting Cooks with clean-up and preparation of meals and snacks. Clearing plates
and trays, loading, and operating the dishwasher.
As well as the assembly of nourishment carts, and
filling stock kitchenette units.
CONTACT
I'm available for hire & freelance,
I want to hear about your projects!