Mackenzie Southey
Designer
Educatoin
Bachelor of Design, Ontario College of Art & Design University, Toronto ON
- Major: Environmental Design
A Bit About Me
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Work Experience
2021
Website Manager
2021
Mural Artist
2019
Head Counselor in Training Program (CIT) and Head Arts & Crafts (A&C)
2016 - 2018
Camp Counselor, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
2015 - 2016
Co-op Student Placement
2014 - 2017
Ski Instructor / Race Coach
Mountain Lake Property Owner's Association, Minden ON
- Created a new website for this community association
- Spearheaded the initiative with a team of 3 other people.
- Created the training documents for the client, and remained in communication with the team after the site went live, to answer ongoing questions and adapt the website as needed.
Kilcoo Camp, Minden Hills ON
- Designed, created, and installed a 27' x 7' outdoor mural entitled "Till Last Light", a very well-received visual addition to the camp culture.
The Ojibway Club, Pointe au Baril ON
- Instructed groups of children aged 5 to 14 years, in basic arts and craft skill.
- Organized and ensured that the A&C and CIT Programs ran well and concurrently as needed.
- Provided a safe space where young teens were empowered and felt confident as they developed leadership skills and an increased sense of responsibility.
The Ojibway Club, Pointe au Baril ON
- Taught children aged 5 to 13 years, how to swim; promoted to the Head of the swim program in 2017 and 2018
- Led emergency procedures in deep and shallow water
- Planned and executed lessons and games that engaged the children.
- Organized games and activities for the entire camp community
Earth Inc, Toronto ON
- Created hand-drawn renderings (visual drawings) of the landscape design concepts.
- Attended site visits and assisted with measuring landscape locations for client projects.
- Acquired foundational knowledge of the landscape design industry
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Coldwater ON
- Taught children aged 4 to 10 years, how to ski/race downhill
- Planned and executed lessons and activities
- Ran various race courses.
- Provided constructive feedback on technique.
- Ensured the program was positive and encouraged joy and passion for the sport.
