Simon Matthews

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2019 - now

  Independent Consultant

  Working with clients based in Toronto, Kingston, and beyond to develop comprehensive branding strategies across various media channels and platformsDriving brand excellence through ideation, design and creation of commercial media and copy which speaks to the customer

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  QSELF

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Publications and IT Director

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Marketing Director

    Nov 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Publications Coordinator

    Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
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  TD

  May 2020 - Aug 2021

  Operations Officer

  Summer positions from May-August 2020 & 2021. Acted as a point-of-contact for solicitors representing clients applying for real estate lines of credit. Conducted client due-diligence for several billions of dollars worth of credit applications. Responsible for constant communication with solicitors and notaries regarding application progress and necessary legal actions.

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  Studio Q | Alma Mater Society

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2023

  Professional Photographer

  Professionally documenting dozens of events on campus and in the greater Kingston area. Production projects include varsity sports games, brand/club commissions, business headshots, and more.

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  Open Concept Agency

  Mar 2023 - now

  Founder

  A creative agency founded in Toronto offering bespoke advertising solutions to small businesses across the province.Launched immediately after graduation, formalizing years of independent media production and consulting experience, providing quality media and relevance for small businesses online.Campaign ideation, implementation, visual media production, copywriting, web development, marketing consulting.

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  Sidequests

  Aug 2023 - now

  Founder, Product Lead

  SideQuests is a social platform, community, and movement based in Toronto, CanadaUnlike existing “social” networks, SideQuests fosters real experiences, genuine connections, and outright fun in the real world