PhD candidate in English and Film Studies / Graphic Designer / Master of Communication Studies

Brendan Pinkofsky

Toronto, Canada

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I am a PhD student in the English And Film Studies program at Wilfrid Laurier, and I am a visual communications expert, with over a decade of experience as graphic artist, an MA in Communication studies, and an advanced diploma in Graphic Design.
Education
- PhD English and Film Studies
  
  Wilfrid laurier University
  
  2017 - Currently Enrolled
- MA Communication Studies
  
  Wilfrid Laurier University
  
  2014 - 2015
- Advanced Diploma Graphic Design
  
  Humber College
  
  2008 - 2011
- BA English & Philosophy
  
  University of King's College
  
  2003 - 2007
- International Baccalaureate High School
  
  Upper Canada College
  
  1999 - 2003
Experience
- Research Assistant
  
  Wilfrid Laurier
  
  Waterloo, ON
  
  Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 2 months)
  
  Acting as a Research Assistant for Dr. Robin Waugh
- Phd Candidate
  
  Wilfrid Laurier
  
  Toronto, ON
  
  Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 2 months)
- Teacher Assistant
  
  Wilfrid Laurier University
  
  Waterloo, ON
  
  Sep 2017 - May 2022 (4 years 8 months)
- Volunteer Art Instructor
  
  Levant Kids - Hand In Hand Program
  
  Kitchener, Canada
  
  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 (7 months)
- Constituency Representative for PhD Students
  
  WLU GSA
  
  Waterloo, Canada
  
  Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
- Chair of Events Committee
  
  WLU GSA
  
  Waterloo, Canada
  
  Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
- Photographer
  
  SmartSaver
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Nov 2015 - Nov 2015
- Teacher Assistant
  
  Wilfrid Laurier University
  
  Waterloo, Canada
  
  Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 (7 months)
- Graphic Designer
  
  University of Toronto Students' Union
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 (2 months)
- Graphic Designer
  
  Fooddel
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 (3 months)
- Graphic Designer
  
  Limitless Innovation Fitness Training
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013 (2 months)
- Graphic Designer
  
  SL Graphics, Print & Typesetting
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 (1 month)
- Graphic Designer
  
  I'm a little, Fashion Blog
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 (1 month)
- Graphic Designer
  
  Luke &Willy's Christmas Trees
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 (1 month)
- Graphic Designer
  
  One-off: Curated Vintage Apparel
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 (1 month)
- Graphic Designer
  
  Sl Graphics, Print & Typesetting
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 (2 months)
- Graphic Designer
  
  Luke & Willy's Christmas Trees
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 (1 month)
- Graphic Design Intern
  
  6 Degrees Integrated Communications
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Jul 2010 - Aug 2010 (1 month)
- Salesperson
  
  HMV
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Oct 2008 - Jan 2009 (3 months)
- Barista
  
  Second Cup
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Sep 2007 - Jun 2008 (9 months)
- Musician
  
  Self employed, songwriteer, musician, busker
  
  Halifax, Canada
  
  Sep 2006 - Aug 2007 (11 months)
- Writing Assistant
  
  Linda Haynes, Cookbook Author
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Jul 2006 - Aug 2006 (1 month)
- Research Assistant
  
  Edwin Flack, Family lawyer
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  Jun 2006 - Jul 2006 (1 month)
- Basketball Camp Counselor
  
  UCC Summer Camps
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  2003 - 2006 (3 years)
- Volunteer Arts and Crafts Counselor
  
  Harbourfront Centre
  
  Toronto, Canada
  
  2003 - 2006 (3 years)
Awards

2015 WLU University Teaching Foundations Certificate

2011 RGD Student Awards - Honourable Mention in PRINT

2011 ADCC Student Competition - Finalist

2009 Byron Hales Memorial Award for Achievement in Typography
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