Julia Delbel

I completed my Honours Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at Trent University in 2024. Courses involved media creation and analysis, videography, and photography.

I have plenty of experience leading programs - particularly arts-based - for children, youth, and the community, as well as managing volunteers and staff members for organizations and events.

In terms of writing and media creation, I have experience with Canva, WordPress, SEO, and AP Style, as well as various video editing platforms.

Media and Communications Specialist at Sparrow Lake Camp (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Photographing camp locations and guests of all ages
• Creating social media photos/videos/captions for Meta and TikTok
• Writing a daily newsletter for camper families
• Helping care for campers aged 6-16 as needed

Program Instructor at Robert McLaughlin Gallery (2025-06 – 2025-06)

• Setting up and cleaning up materials for art workshop
• Creating examples and directions for participants of all ages
• Helping participants with their artwork

Head of Performing Arts at Sparrow Lake Camp (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Planning and executing arts (performing and visual) programming
• Redesigning program to create a more immersive and dynamic experience for participants
• Taking care of children ages 5-16
• Maintaining other areas of the camp with other staff members
• Creating evening programming (entertainment, activities) for a wide age range

Camp Counselor at Town of Ajax (2023-06 – 2023-09)

• Ensuring the safety and care of campers ages 4-13
• Planning and executing activities for campers
• Reshaping elements of program to involve more physical activity and emphasis on theme days
• Communicating with primary caregivers of campers

Freelance Media Coverage at ComingSoon, TheMarySue, The Direct, etc. (2018-06 – Present)

• Writing and editing news and feature articles on TV and movies
• Preparing and conducting interviews with talent
• Meeting with other contributors to discuss and implement projects

Chocolate Connoisseur at Purdy's Chocolatier (2017-08 – 2018-05)

• Creating displays for confectionary goods
• Taking inventory of in-store stock
• Helping customers find and purchase products

Camp Leader at The Drama Club (2010-06 – 2012-08)

• Supervising and planning activities for children and youth
• Helping produce shows featuring participants aged 5-15
• Teaching campers performing arts skills

Volunteer at The Living Room Art Studio (2023-05 – Present)

• Working with people in the community of all ages to create art
• Helping plan and execute programming, including art projects
• Introducing new programming which fostered frequent returns from participants
• Helping manage fellow volunteers in programming tasks to increase efficiency
• Maintaining workspaces (both indoor and outdoor) to be ready to serve the public

Volunteer at ConBravo (2013-07 – 2019-07)

• Attendee check-in desk working (ensuring safety rules abided by)
• Posting on event's social media pages to update on programming
• Managing lines and doing general crowd control at the event
• Working to communicate with other staff members about updates

Honours Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies – Trent University Durham (2024-12)

Diploma in Special Events Planning – Durham College (2016-04)