Jenna Townson

Jenna Townson

Harpist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Elementary School Secretary at Lakehead Public Schools

  • Education

    • Confederation College

      2013 - 2016
      3-year, Ontario College Advanced Diploma Program Interactive Media Development 4.75 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Northern Lights Concert Experience, Confederation College Drama Club Coursework was broadly dependent on current media trends, including graphic design, sound design, photography and web development using Wordpress.

    • Hammarskjold High School

      2008 - 2012
      High School Diploma Music 80% Average

      Activities and Societies: Yearbook Club, Graduation & Prom 2012 Committee, Computer & Gaming Club, Semiformal Dance Committee, History Club, Band-class engagements (after school), Cross Country Ski team Excelling in music, computer and business courses. Cross Country Ski team, knitting club, yearbook committee, grad 2012 committee, history club, band performances / trips, school office art 2012. 82% average

    • OCAD University

      2019 - 2020
      Graphic Design

      Online fall and winter courses through OCAD and Western University’s continuing studies program, in order to keep graphic design skills up to date.

    • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate Office Administration - General GPA 3.58
    • Fleming College

      2017 - 2017
      Advanced Diploma Moving Image Design

      A 15-week intensive course which focused mainly on multimedia production, commercials and motion graphics for film.

    • Lakehead University

      2016 - 2017
      General HBA Arts & Science General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Lakehead University Christian Fellowship Currently taking online and night courses to build up core skills, including French language classes.

    • Lakehead University

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor's Degree (incomplete) Gerontology, Music Therapy 75%

      Activities and Societies: Lakehead University Christian Fellowship, Lakehead Anime and Manga, Thunder Bay Steampunk Society Introductory Painting, Intro Psychology, Intro Sociology, Music Theory Rudiments, Gerontology, Aging in Canada, Clarinet. Lakehead University Christian Fellowship (LUCF), Lakehead University Manga Anime (LUMA)

  • Experience

    • Diamondtoneharp

      Sept 2005 - now
      Harpist

      Self-employed, self-taught Celtic Harp teacher. Also plays professional events such as teas, weddings, and other special occasions.

    • Dawson Trail Design

      Jun 2018 - now

      Freelance, self-employed graphic designer.

      • Freelance Graphic Designer

        Jan 2015 - now
      • Freelance Graphic Designer

        Jun 2018 - now
    • Lakehead Public Schools

      Feb 2024 - now
      Head Secretary
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digital Skills: Digital Marketing

      Accenture Digital Skills
      Jan 2018
    • Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum - University of Leicester and National Museums Liverpool

      FutureLearn
      Aug 2017
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jenna Townson
      2014 Volunteer Service Awards Government of Ontario May 2014 Organization: Roseview Manor - Long TermCare CenterCity: Thunder Bay Distinction: 5 Years/années
    • Awarded to Jenna Townson
      Hammarskjold Business Education Award Hammarskjold High School Jun 2012
    • Awarded to Jenna Townson
      Youth Symphony Award Thunder Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra Jun 2012 The Youth Symphony Award is given to those musicians who have invested their time and talent in the orchestra and who are planning to further their education in post-secondary studies.You have brought enthusiasm to rehearsals and your contribution as a musician has been appreciated. I would also like to personally thank you for your participation on the Board. Your computer skills and ideas have truly enhanced the organization.Very best wishes in your gerontology program at LU… Show more The Youth Symphony Award is given to those musicians who have invested their time and talent in the orchestra and who are planning to further their education in post-secondary studies.You have brought enthusiasm to rehearsals and your contribution as a musician has been appreciated. I would also like to personally thank you for your participation on the Board. Your computer skills and ideas have truly enhanced the organization.Very best wishes in your gerontology program at LU and all future endeavours. Show less
    • Awarded to Jenna Townson
      OSSTF : The Arts Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation May 2012 Be it hereby known that Jenna Townson has been commended for The Arts.
    • Awarded to Jenna Townson
      2011 Arts & Heritage Awards - EMERGING YOUTH ARTIST CATEGORY http://www.thunderbay.ca/Living/culture_and_heritage/awards/2011_Award_Winners.htm Jun 2011 Jenna Townson – While Jenna Townson is able to perform on many instruments (piano, tin whistle, clarinet, violin, voice) she has built her musical reputation on the harp. Jenna is a voracious music learner and has attended many higher level music sessions for the harp and Celtic music in general, including time spent at the Goderich Celtic Institute. She is a member of the Thunder Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra, Hammarskjold High School Band and her own performing group “the Fiddleheads”. A grade… Show more Jenna Townson – While Jenna Townson is able to perform on many instruments (piano, tin whistle, clarinet, violin, voice) she has built her musical reputation on the harp. Jenna is a voracious music learner and has attended many higher level music sessions for the harp and Celtic music in general, including time spent at the Goderich Celtic Institute. She is a member of the Thunder Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra, Hammarskjold High School Band and her own performing group “the Fiddleheads”. A grade 12 student, she has already built a long list of accomplishments as a community volunteer and plans to pursue a career in music. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Media Coordinator

      Issued by Creative Arts Northern Network on Oct 2018
      Creative Arts Northern NetworkAssociated with Jenna Townson
    • Harpist

      Issued by Roseview Manor on Jun 2006
      Roseview ManorAssociated with Jenna Townson