1. Leyland Adams
Phone: 416-750-2217
leylandams@gmail.com
To secure a position in a creative company that allows me to work collaboratively in
an inspiring and motivated environment
Highlights ofQualifications
 French Bi-lingual
 Advanced Diploma – Visual Creative Arts
 Extremely dependable individual, courteous and approachable
 Adaptable, patient, able to start immediately and work in a diverse
environment
 Technical skills: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
 Experience working collaboratively with artists of different skill levels and
backgrounds to complete large and small-scale murals
Relevant Skills,Experience and Knowledge
Visual and Creative Arts
 Exhibited a breadth of knowledge in the origins and evolution of
contemporary thinking and trends in design, art and technology.
 Used a broad range of specialized equipment, and required toxic and
hazardous materials following established safety principles and procedures.
 Effectively communicated ideas, objects and emotions to resolve complex
problems.
 Generate works of art and design that reflect an advanced level of knowledge
and skill in the application of colour theory and the effects and psychology of
colour.
WorkExperience (relevant)
Art Tutor: Private Clients, Toronto
July 2015 – Present; Casual
 Taught adults age 20-25 in art techniques that reflected their areas of
interest
 Taught plein-air landscape painting techniques and core concepts
 Took students on field trips to Thompson Park to allow them to experience
plein air painting first hand
 Students were allowed to create their own interpretations of the landscapes
and as a result left the class with a finished landscape painting of their very
own

2. Art Workshop Facilitator: Fleming Public School, Toronto
May 2015; volunteering
 Taught a classroom of children from grade 1 – grade 2 in art techniques that
were age appropriate and engaging in content as well as materials used
 Instructed both one-on-one as well as small group lessons
 Facilitated a basic cartoon workshop that resulted in all the participating
children to leave with their own hand made drawing of a character from a
illustrated children’s book that they were currently reading as a part of the
grade 1/2 curriculum
Summer Camp Art Councilor: YMCA, Toronto
July 2011 – September 2011; Seasonal
 Ran street art workshops at YMCA summer camp with children ages 8-12
 Facilitated workshops where the children learned about the basics of graffiti
style lettering and character design
Artist Shadow: LucSculpture LS3, Toronto
September 2009 – July 2010; Co-op
 Assisted with children’s art classes
 Maintained the studio space
 Stretched canvases
 Learned about the intricacies of terracotta clay and sculpture
WorkExperience (other)
Produce: Longo’s Food Market, Toronto
October 2015 – Present; Part-time
 Greeted customers in a friendly manner, offering assistance
 Consulted with customers to help them select items according to their needs
 Maintained and kept store clean and organized
Education
Advanced Diploma – Visual and Creative Arts
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville
Courses
 Drawing Systems
 Advanced Painting
 Advanced Life Drawing
Community Involvement
Toronto Street Art Program, Toronto
Under pressure Graffiti Festival, Montreal