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Josiah Taundi

Josiah Taundi

Gallery Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graphic Designer & Educator

  • Education

    • University of Zimbabwe

      1995 - 1997
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mass Communication/Media Studies

      Areas of focus: Political Theory & Analysis, Political Economy, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations

    • Alberta University of the Arts

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor of Design Graphic Design

    • University of Zimbabwe

      1999 - 2000
      Postgraduate Diploma Communication and Media Studies

      Print & Radio Journalism, Wire Agency, Public Relations, Media Theory, Research Methodologies

  • Experience

    • ArtPoint Gallery and Studios Society

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
      Gallery Manager

      Gallery & Studios management, Handling art sales, volunteer and events co-ordinator, graphic design, web maintenance, blog writer

    • The Mustard Seed

      Apr 2010 - Sept 2015
      Assistant Team Lead

      Case Management, Counselling, Volunteer Coordination

    • Josiah Taundi Designs

      Jan 2018 - now
      Creative Director

      Consultant: Graphic Design, Web Design, Advertising Design, Motion Design, Marketing

    • Doctors Optical Lab

      Jan 2018 - May 2022
      Design Lead

      Graphic Design, Motion Design, UX/UI Design

    • CDI College

      Jan 2022 - now
      Graphic Design Instructor

      Teach assigned courses including Digital Marketing Fundamentals, Introduction to User Experience Design, UX Research & Strategy, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe XD • Create lesson plans, assignments, and projects that align with course objectives and demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting • Provide feedback to students on their work and offer guidance on how to improve their designs • Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessmentson a timely basis Show less

    • Boardwalk

      May 2023 - Dec 2023
      Graphic Designer

      • Design all customer-facing sales collateral materials including but not limited to brochures,interior and exterior building signage, internal communications, environmental graphics,postcards, posters, infographics, print and digital advertisements, social media posts, bannersand promotional material• Maintain and contribute to existing brand standards• Ensure proper application of brand standards• Communicate with project leaders on requirements and deadlines• Create special project designs and specialty marketing materials as needed Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Dr Gary Macpherson Leadership Scholarship Government of Alberta Apr 2018 Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and bringing out the best in everyone. He was a member of the Order of Canada, the Alberta Order of Excellence and both the Edmonton and Alberta Sports Halls of Fame. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others.
    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Certificate of Appreciation in Service of Afro-Caribbean Community City of Calgary Mar 2018 In recognition of my various contributions to the the Afro-Caribbean Community, specifically the Black History 2018
    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarship The Calgary Foundation Jul 2017 This scholarship is issued by The Calgary Foundation for students currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada and be enrolling in his/her final year of any degree or diploma program.
    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Dr Gary Macpherson Leadership Scholarship Government of Alberta Apr 2017 This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of others.
    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Jason Lang Scholarship Government of Alberta Dec 2016 For full time postsecondary students who have completed at least 80% of a full course load and achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in the previous academic year (“qualifying year”) during the fall and winter semesters (excluding Spring or Summer courses).
    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Best Student Work Alberta University of the Arts Mar 2015 Work chosen to be shown at National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 363 accredited institutional members.
    • Awarded to Josiah Taundi
      Winner #ACADcreativitymatters Alberta University of the Arts Feb 2015 #ACADcreativitymatters was a social media campaign / competition in which my essay entry "Art & the Story of Jesus," won the first prize.