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Short Term Goals: Education, Career, and Passion

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Short Term Goals: Education, Career, and Passion

As a highly goal-driven individual, I am actively pursuing several goals that I aim to accomplish within the next year. My primary focus is on completing my education and establishing a strong foundation for my entry into the workforce. To achieve this, I am consistently working hard and remaining focused on several endeavors.

One of my primary focuses is the development of a strong portfolio. This will be instrumental in showcasing my skills and strengths as a designer. Additionally, I am gaining valuable experience in my current role in communications at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. I am also undertaking freelance work, all while planning a clearer vision for my post-graduation career and education.

Once graduated, looking ahead to the Summer and September of 2024, I will continue my role at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, where I will be actively involved in graphics and communications for the club during the 2024 Presidents Cup event. However, prior or after this, I also aspire to explore different positions to broaden my industry exposure and collaborate with new individuals.

This considered, I would love to work somewhere new during my stage placement in my final semester. I am deeply passionate about learning, adapting to new environments, and maximizing the value that I can contribute.

In addition to my career pursuits, I have a passion for wellness, health, and fitness. I am continuously focused on improving my knowledge and lifestyle choices in these areas. With this in mind, I aim to create a path that allows me to integrate my passion for graphic design with my interest in health and wellness.

Overall, I am looking to work hard, build new connections, align with my passions, and always learn more! I am a firm believer in doing what you love, while always remembering that this takes an ample amount of hard work, consistency, and dedication.

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Image of myself in a mirror. This image was taken at the office, a place where I work hard on moving forward into my career goals.
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Long Term Goals: My Career Aspirations

Long Term Goals: My Career Aspirations

Looking ahead to the long term, roughly 5 to 10 years into the future, my aspiration is to secure a creative position that harmonizes with my core values. Specifically, I envision myself engaged in tasks such as graphic design for both print and web, digital media content creation, communication facilitation, or any related role. Ideally, I’d like to contribute my skills and creativity to a company that places a high emphasis on well-being, environmental consciousness, travel, or fitness.

Nevertheless, I’m not one to confine myself to a narrow career trajectory. I firmly believe that by consistently prioritizing personal and professional growth, and cultivating meaningful connections, I will naturally gravitate toward my destined path. Ultimately, my overarching goals encompass finding genuine satisfaction in my work. That is, both building strong relationships and maintaining my overall well-being.

Throughout my academic journey, I’ve had the privilege of exploring such roles through various projects focused on print and web design. For instance, I recently crafted a packaging design concept for a fictional brand called “Lively,” centred around a healthy energy drink, displayed below.

Mockup of packaging design for an imagined all-natural energy drink. This image is an example of a goal, more precisely, of what I would like to create in my career.
Mockup of packaging design for an imagined all-natural energy drink. This image is an example of my goals, more precisely, of what I would like to create in my career.
Mockup of packaging design for an imagined all-natural energy drink. This image is an example of a goal, more precisely, of what I would like to create in my career.

Moreover, I had the opportunity to collaborate on an extensive branding project for a hypothetical travel agency named “Illo”. This project, involving myself and two other designers, was a great experience. It allowed us to explore imaginative ways of conveying the brand’s values and create a cohesive collection of both print and digital materials.

Looking ahead to the next 5 to 10 years, I foresee a broader spectrum of accomplishments in my educational journey. I plan to invest in additional courses and expand my knowledge, acquiring further certificates or degrees within the creative field.

Additionally, I aspire to dive into my own graphic design venture. This would involve a dual role, working with various brands on the side while also maintaining a position within a larger company. Depending on my alignment with the freelance work, I may even contemplate transitioning to a full-time freelance career.