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Hi there! I'm Hannah Ruby.
I'm a fourth-year Industrial Design co-op student seeking an exciting internship opportunity. If you're on the lookout for a creative, enthusiastic self-starter, consider adding me to your team. Available for up to 8 months starting January 2025.
For more information about my previous experiences and accomplishments, scroll!
Work Experience
Creative Designer
Canadian Musicians Co-operative (Remote) • May 2024 — Aug 2024
Produced engaging video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, featured on the co-op’s official social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook), increasing reach and boosting engagement.
Designed visually appealing graphics for social media feed posts, digital and print posters, and merchandise mockups using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva.
Conceptualized a set of comprehensive branding guidelines for the Ontario North x South (ONXS) music festival, including a colour palette, font set, logo variations, and a conceptual poster. Co-led a team of four to develop final marketing assets such as print posters, social media posts, and a website banner in line with the branding guidelines.
Designed visually appealing graphics for social media feed posts, digital and print posters, and merchandise mockups using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva.
Conceptualized a set of comprehensive branding guidelines for the Ontario North x South (ONXS) music festival, including a colour palette, font set, logo variations, and a conceptual poster. Co-led a team of four to develop final marketing assets such as print posters, social media posts, and a website banner in line with the branding guidelines.
Portfolio Reviewer
Carleton University • Sept 2023 — January 2023
Reviewed portfolios of aspiring applicants to the Carleton Industrial Design program, offering constructive feedback in alignment with program standards for success.
Guided prospective students on an informative tour of the program's facilities.
Guided prospective students on an informative tour of the program's facilities.
Program Guide
Ottawa Art Gallery • Sept 2022 — November 2024
Facilitated diverse family and community programs, such as Creative Sundays, OAG Childcare, Art Tent, birthday parties, and In-Reach: Artawa in collaboration with the Learning and Engagement team.
Executed material preparation, setup, delivery, and takedown of activities, ensuring a seamless and professional representation of the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Occasionally led one-off activities during fundraising and special events, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in program facilitation.
Engaged with the public in a professional and friendly manner to enhance the participant experience.
Reported to the head of the department while working collaboratively with the Learning and Engagement team to ensure effective program implementation.
Executed material preparation, setup, delivery, and takedown of activities, ensuring a seamless and professional representation of the Ottawa Art Gallery.
Occasionally led one-off activities during fundraising and special events, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in program facilitation.
Engaged with the public in a professional and friendly manner to enhance the participant experience.
Reported to the head of the department while working collaboratively with the Learning and Engagement team to ensure effective program implementation.
Community Programs Assistant
Ottawa Art Gallery • June 2023 — Aug 2023
Oversaw team training and managed operations for an art tent at 10 local events, receiving over 150 visitors per day. Ensured a seamless participant experience with pleasant customer service and engaging craft programs in both official languages.
Delivered bilingual art workshops to groups of children aged 5-13 in partnership with community organizations.
Contributed to artwork selection, exhibition layout and setup, and the creation, editing, printing, and placement of didactics for the Youth Pride Showcase 2023.
Developed six unique art workshops inspired by underrepresented artists within the gallery’s collections.
Designed digital promotional content to be advertised on social media platforms.
Summer Studio Assistant
Ottawa Art Gallery • June 2022 — Aug 2022
Planned and delivered art programming activities independently and along with other counsellors.
Adapted programming to accommodate different ages, skill levels, and venue locations.
Maintained program records by completing attendance logs and reporting any behavioural issues.
Designed official Ottawa Art Gallery sketchbook covers, certificates and invitations for camp using Adobe Illustrator and Canva.
Adapted programming to accommodate different ages, skill levels, and venue locations.
Maintained program records by completing attendance logs and reporting any behavioural issues.
Designed official Ottawa Art Gallery sketchbook covers, certificates and invitations for camp using Adobe Illustrator and Canva.
Retail Cashier
Linen Chest • July 2021 — Sep 2021
Collaborated with coworkers in a fast-paced commercial environment to facilitate the sale of inventory.
Provided pleasant customer experience while communicating with customers in both official languages.
Provided pleasant customer experience while communicating with customers in both official languages.
Visual Art Instructor
City of Ottawa • Sept 2019 — Mar 2020
Independently created unique lesson plans for youth art classes and produced original example art pieces each week
Tailored instruction to individual student's age levels and abilities
Taught five different media: oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic paint, charcoal, and collage
Tailored instruction to individual student's age levels and abilities
Taught five different media: oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic paint, charcoal, and collage
Summer Camp Counsellor
City of Ottawa • June 2019 — Aug 2019
Planned and delivered activities alone and with other counsellors.
Adapted programming to accommodate different ages, group sizes, and venue locations.
Maintained program records by completing detailed incident reports, behaviour management reports, and attendance logs.
Adapted programming to accommodate different ages, group sizes, and venue locations.
Maintained program records by completing detailed incident reports, behaviour management reports, and attendance logs.
Honours + Awards
Gabrielle Pell Memorial Scholarship
Carleton University SID • 2023/24
Awarded annually by the Director of the School of Industrial Design to an outstanding student who demonstrated exemplary efforts and results in Human Centered Design throughout their project.
Frederick William Baldwin Scholarship
Carleton University • 2023/24
Awarded annually to outstanding students entering or proceeding from one year of program to another at Carleton University.
Faculty Scholarship
Carleton University • 2021/22, 2022/23
Renewed annually to outstanding students proceeding from one year of program to another at Carleton University based on merit and academic achievement.
Dean's Honours List
Carleton University • 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24
The Dean's Honour List acknowledges outstanding academic achievement and perseverance, reflecting dedication and excellence within the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
First-Year Award of Excellence
Carleton University SID • 2021/22
Award of merit awarded annually by the School of Industrial Design to two students in the first year of the B.I.D. program in recognition of learning excellence.
Subject Award: Architectural Design - Gr. 12
OCDSB • 2020/21
Awarded to a student who demonstrates proficiency and a high degree of engagement in the subject.
Subject Award: Visual Arts - Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12
OCDSB • 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21
Awarded to a student who demonstrates proficiency and a high degree of engagement in the subject.
Silver Medal
OCDSB • 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21
Awarded to students who have achieved an average of 90% or higher.
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