YASEMIN EMIRA GUNAL

EXPERIENCE

• Design Jam Co-operators • Sponsored

  
  
  Jun 2025
  
  
  • Applied user-centered design principles to develop accessible and engaging digital experiences.
  
  
  • Presented final project concepts to industry professionals, incorporating feedback effectively under time constraints.
  
  

• Custom Acrylic Keychains Sales • Self Employed

  
  
  Jan 2024
  
  
  • Designed, produced, and marketed acrylic keychains for online sales.
  
  
  • Managed all aspects of small business operations, including branding, pricing, and client communication.
  
  

• Digital Commission Artist • Self Employed

  
  
  Jan 2022
  
  
  • Created numerous commissioned digital illustrations tailored to clients’ preferences and project needs.
  
  
  • Developed strong time management and client communication skills through deadline-driven projects.
  
  
  • Developed positive client relations, encouraging future work and credibility.
  
  

• Youth Development Volunteer • City of Waterloo

  
  
  Jul 2022
  
  
  • Took responsibility for 20+ 5–10-year-old children at once.
  
  
  • Prepared and lead activities suitable for the audience.
  
  
  • Took part in emergency training.
  
  

EDUCATION

• University of Waterloo

  
  
  Jan 2024 - Present
  
  
  • Third year student towards Bachelor of Global Business and Digital Arts degree.
  
  

• Waterloo Collegiate Institution

  
  
  2020 - 2024
  
  
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
  
  

REFERENCES

Available upon request.