SHAROWN POOPALARAJAH
Toronto, ON, Canada | +1 (647) 991-2849 | sharown.p@sprgroup.ca | www.sharownp.com
BIOGRAPHY
Sharown Poopalarajah is a talented creative designer and multimedia expert with skills
in the areas of business, marketing, branding, design, media, and communications. He is
self-taught in many design, development, and multimedia disciplines. Recently, he has
focused mainly on social media and content marketing.
Sharown prides himself on his many years of entrepreneurial experience in the Toronto
industry, working with many prominent figures in the city on various projects and
ventures. He describes himself as a driven individual with a never-ending passion to
learn and gain new experiences in all areas of business, and life in general.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Languages
· Multilingual – fluent in both English and Tamil (oral and written)
· French – limited working proficiency (comprehensive)
Software
· Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Muse, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro,
Dreamweaver, Bridge, Audition (ordered by skill level)
· Microsoft Office 365: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint (ordered by skill level)
Personality
· A couple words to describe Sharown’s personality: friendly, motivated, creative, loyal,
logical, organized, punctual, respectful, funny, resourceful, helpful, and hard-working.
Other
· G/M2/PCOC licensed, Smart Serve certified, and First Aid and CPR certified
EDUCATION
Sept. 2013
- Jun. 2018
B.A. Psychology, Business Admin. Minor, French Proficiency Certificate, York University
Sept. 2012
- Jun. 2013
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Toronto Collegiate Institute
· Recipient of York University’s undergraduate scholarship
· Maintained honour roll status throughout senior year
EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2013
- present
Owner, SPR Group
· Established a small creative design and branding agency
· Managed various freelancers and handled legal responsibilities as owner
· Gained valuable leadership, management, and business skills
Summer 2012
Show Co-host, A9 News Radio
· Co-hosted a weekly music-themed radio show for station’s younger listeners
· Assisted in research and delivery of unique, engaging content
Mar. 2010
- Aug. 2012
Assistant, Eglinton Physiotherapy Clinic
· Assisted with paperwork for clients, lawyers, and insurance companies
· Gained extensive knowledge of the rehabilitation and insurance industries
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Jul. 2015
- present
Creative Designer and Social Media Consultant, Toronto ART Society
· Assisting with establishment of start-up non-profit in the Toronto arts sector
· Developing website and assisting with social media strategy
Oct. 2015
- Jan. 2016
Creative Designer and Strategist, Neethan Shan (Trustee)
· Designed brochures, leaflets, and web graphics for Ward 21 trustee campaign
· Assisted with content marketing and engagement strategy
Summer 2012
General Volunteer, Manifesto Festival and Scarborough Fresh Fair
· Assisted with general marketing, social media promotions, various on-site
responsibilities, and backstage liaison duties
MISCELLANEOUS
Role Models and Influencers
Justin Trudeau, Olivia Chow, Robert Greene, Edward Snowden, Robert De Niro, Heath
Ledger, Jay-Z, Drake, Eminem, M.I.A., Ghandi
Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, travelling, painting, volunteering, photography, videography, stock trading,
networking, politics, finance, music, theatre, dance, and film.
More Information
For a more in-depth version of Sharown’s curriculum vitae, please view the full PDF
version or visit www.sharownp.com.
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