NATHAN FERNANDES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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August 2022 - Present
Traffic Reporter, CityNews Toronto
• Provide radio traffic reports for CityNews Toronto and 680 News every 10 minutes on the 1’s.
• Work closely with MTO and Toronto Police to gather details regarding construction, road closures, and collisions.
June 2023 - September 2023
Conservation Science Publication Developer, Toronto Zoo
• Liaise, interview and consult with staff throughout Zoo site (Conservation Science, Veterinary Science, Welfare Science, Reproductive Sciences, Nutrition Science, Wildlife Care, and Researchers)
• Research various documents to compile information to include in publication i.e. Adopt-A-Pond, Conservation education and research projects, Animal Enrichment, SSP Programs, etc.
• Capture photographs and create design elements for use in publication.
April 2023
Social Media Producer, Czech Ice Hockey Federation
• Provide support to Team Czechia media team during 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship held in Brampton, Ontario.
• Responsible for majority of team photography and videography used for social media platforms.
• Photography and videography with Sony Alpha 1
October 2020 - February 2023
Social Media Manager and Content Producer, Toronto Six
• Manage all Toronto Six social media platforms ( Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
- Create visual content posted on T6 social media platforms
- Brainstorm and execute social media campaigns
- Perform in-depth social media analytics ( Zoomph, Instagram Insights, Twitter Analytics)
- Engage with and reply to all social media dialogue
• Team Liaison with TV Broadcasting Partners
- Responsible for all team video content used for TV Broadcast (ESPN /TSN / Twitch)
- Develop story ideas, research, write and edit all visual material
- Shoot or oversee video content production
• Responsible for the majority of team photography and graphic design
- Photography with Sony Alpha 1 and Sony A6500
- Post-production edits completed using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Package game and practice highlights
October 2022
Remote Social Media Producer, Wildscreen Film Festival 2022
• Volunteered as a remote social media producer for Wildscreen film festival 2022, held in Bristol, England.
• Responsible for editing daily newsletters for film festival attendees.
• Assisted with creation of visual content for social use (graphic design, photo and video editing)
September 2021 - February 2022
Social Media Editor, OneSoccer / MediaPro
• Graphic designed – Match Posters, Player/Team Infographics
• Assisted managing OneSoccer social media platforms
• Provided Social Media Gameday coverage for OneSoccer Platforms
EDUCATION
McMaster University - Digital Marketing
2021 - 2023
Seneca College - Broadcast Journalism
2017 - 2020
Cal Arts Graphic Design Specialization (Coursera)
• Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Introduction to Typography, Introduction to Image making, Ideas from History of Graphic Design, Brand New Brand
"Nathan displayed excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills whilst working with our social media team and comms manager. In addition to this, Nathan displayed exceptional conduct when creating assets, writing copy and newsletters, and posting to our social channels whilst operating in a different time zone. Nathan was polite, friendly, professional, and an asset to our team.
Nathan was commended by members of our team for his exceptional performance within their role."
Jacob Burley, Wildscreen 2022 Volunteer Coordinator
