Chris Ly

Christina Ly Curriculum Vitae December 25, 2020 50 Stephanie Street Apartment 1407 Toronto, Ontario M5T 1B3 cell: --website: chris-ly.com EDUCATION  2020-present. Continuous education, Ryerson University (Toronto, ON, Canada). o Completed courses: Biology I, Biology II, Chemistry I and Cell Biology I. -. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting. Minor in Illustration. Ontario College of Art and Design University (Toronto, ON, Canada). PUBLICATION AND EXHIBITION  2019. “Intimacy: Freesia”, Room Magazine, Alissa McArthur (Vancouver, BC): 41.4, 29.  2019. Illustrator of “The Bad Days”, a 24-page mental health awareness illustration-storybook (author: Grace Hanna; https://chris-ly.com/portfolio/the-bad-days).  2018. “Intimacy: Freesia”, Praxis, Ontario College of Art and Design University Drawing & Painting Catalog 2018 (Toronto, ON): 108-109.  2018. University Exhibition, 102nd GradEx, Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, ON.  2009 - Present. Owner, founder and content creator of a Facebook page called “Art History”, dedicated to learning and sharing information about visual art from all over the world, with over 15,000 followers. (https://www.facebook.com/ArtHistory.Learn). WORK EXPERIENCE  2018 – 2018. Proofreader, Ontario College of Art and Design University Drawing & Painting Catalogue 2018, Toronto, ON, Canada. o Worked collaboratively to deliver the catalogue in time for the 102nd GradEx. o Assisted final quality check to ensure consistency and avoid visual, spelling and grammatical errors. o Persistent and successful in verifying contact information and personal statements of contributors.  2015 – Present. Illustrator, Artist and Designer, Self-employed, Toronto, ON, Canada. o Designing and creating artistic pieces for small businesses and personal projects. 1 Christina Ly o Working closely with clients to ensure full satisfaction with the final product. o Meeting deadlines and taking on last-minute tasks with short time frames.  2017 – Present. Property Manager and Co-Investor, Self-employed, Toronto, ON, Canada. o Co-investing in property and managing five units throughout Toronto. o Advertising, showing, and screening potential tenants. o Resolving all fiscal or technical housing matters. o Managing bank accounts and mortgage balances.  2013 – 2016. Barista, Starbucks, Toronto, ON, Canada o Built professional and friendly relationships with clients. o Developed an understanding of corporate culture and values related to customer retention, increasing sales, and working in organized teams to reach daily targets.  2010 – 2011. Assistant for Arts & Craft Summer Program, Glenhyrst Art Gallery, Brantford, ON, Canada. o Supervised a classroom of children ages 4-6. o Created itineraries and arts-and-craft activities for day-long field trips. o Engaged students in craft-making and discussions of art history. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS  2018. Created artwork that was auctioned off at the Ontario College of Art and Design University annual silent auction fundraiser “The Big Draw”.  2015. Team award, “Best Customer Service in the Toronto District”, Starbucks. SPOKEN LANGUAGES  English - Native  Vietnamese - Native  Brazilian Portuguese - Intermediate 2