Claudia Zilstra is from Port Perry, Ontario, and has ties to Port Hope and Kingston. She is a graphic designer with extensive experience in visual arts, and is working towards a diploma from Humber College in the Advertising and Graphic Design program. Claudia has experience designing logos, designing print and digital ads, creating brand identities, marketing, UX and UI design, photography and photo editing, and more. She is an advocate for the arts, finding joy in supporting artists and working for creative organizations. Claudia is also a visual artist; she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Queen’s University in 2019, specializing in sculpture and printmaking. She still primarily works in sculpture and printmaking, however her skills have evolved to include a magnitude of different mediums, including painting, crochet and knitting, embroidery, film, and more.
CLAUDIA ZILSTRA – RESUME
Creative Designer & Fine Artist
ABOUT
Claudia Zilstra is a creative and innovative professional with over six years of experience in arts management, graphic design, marketing, teaching and facilitation, and customer service.
EDUCATION
Humber College
Ontario College Diploma – Advertising & Graphic Design
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minor in Art History (2019)
AWARDS & CERTIFICATES
Humber College Dean’s List (2021-2022)
Queen’s University Memorial Scholarship (2015)
Canada Cord (2011)
SKILLS
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Figma
WordPress
Shopify
EXPERIENCE
ONTARIO CULTURE DAYS Aug 2023 – Present
Communications & Outreach Assistant
– Create, edit and implement content to be presented on social media channels and website.
HUMBER COLLEGE IDEA LAB Oct 2022 – Present
Student Assistant
– Set up and tear-down equipment for studio bookings.
– Provide troubleshooting assistance for equipment.
META4 GALLERY June 2022 – Aug 2023
Arts Instructor
– Plan, design, and facilitate a variety of art classes for all ages to an average of 10+ students.
SCUGOG COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS June 2022 – Aug 2022
Events Coordinator & Graphic Designer
– Design print and digital media for clients such as logos, posters, rack cards, print and digital advertisements.
– Plan, organize, and deliver annual Ontario Culture Days Festival activations for the Township of Port Perry.
TRI-ART MANUFACTURING: ART NOISE Sept 2017 – June 2022
Retail Manager, Gallery Assistant & Art Instructor
– Managed a local art shop and oversaw a range of duties including product restocking, resolving customer complaints, handling large orders