Korbin Amaya

Journalism graduate from Algonquin College with more than 30 stories published in the Algonquin Times, covering campus and community events. Experienced in deadline reporting, interviewing, fact-checking, and producing multimedia stories with photography, audio, and short-form video. Hosts and produces a podcast and a video interview series. Seeking opportunities in journalism, digital media, communications, and multimedia storytelling.

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Cooking
• Data entry
• English
• Food service
• Google Workspace
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Organization
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Windows
• WordPress

1. Conference Volunteer

   Canadian Association of Journalists

   Jan 2026 to Jan 2026

   Ottawa, ON

   • Assisted with event operations for the CAJ 2026 Annual Conference and Awards Banquet.

2. Landscaping Labourer

   McMahon’s Landscaping & Construction

   Jan 2023 to Present

   Kanata, ON

   • Prepared job sites by staging materials and tools for daily assignments. • Loaded, moved, and disposed of materials as directed. • Collaborated with crew members to complete tasks according to project specifications. • Followed site safety practices and kept work areas clean. • Supported the site lead and crew with daily landscaping and construction tasks.

3. Prep Cook

   Boston Pizza

   Jan 2022 to Jan 2022

   Barrhaven, ON

   • Prepared ingredients and deboned poultry. • Labeled and stored food according to safety standards. • Kept the prep station clean and followed kitchen safety procedures. • Assisted with stock rotation during shifts to limit waste.

4. Apprentice Graphic Designer

   Existence Creative Solutions

   Jan 2021 to Present

   Ottawa, ON

   • Designed web and social media graphics under the guidance of an experienced designer. • Prepared image assets for website content and promotional materials. • Created social media posts and client-facing updates to support the company’s online presence.

1. Algonquin College

   Journalism Diploma, Journalism

   Ottawa, ON

   2026

2. St. Joseph High School

   High School Diploma

   Ottawa, ON

   2023