Intention
Over the past four years I have become increasingly in love with all things design. I seek a compatible group of people (both within and outside my design classes) to offer my creative and technical services to—and who I can learn all I can from.
Qualifications
- XHTML, CSS
- Photoshop, Fireworks
- Dreamweaver
- QuickTime video editing
- QuarkXpress, InDesign
- News and technical writing, editing
- Digital photography and editing
- Black and white film developing
- Creative processes
Experience
Web Designer
Freelance, Victoria/Vancouver BC, 2002–Present
- Clients include University of Victoria, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria Symphony, NoArt Artist Collective
- Fluent in standards-based CSS / XHTML
Curatorial Assistant
Maltwood Art Gallery, University of Victoria, 2003–Present
- Design and maintain primary and exhibit websites, promotional material
- Mount and frame artwork, install physical exhibits
Teaching Assistant
Department of English / Writing, University of Victoria, 2003–2004
- Design tutorials in web and print mediums
- Software tutorials in Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Quark and InDesign
Writer / Photographer / Editor
Cariboo [sic] Press, Okanagan BC, 2002
- Primary editorial and photographic content for weekly newspapers
- Layout and design in Quark
Communications Assistant
Public Works, Ottawa, 2001
- Monitored media issues and inquiries, compiled daily reports
- Wrote and designed articles, press releases, bidder reports and brochures
Staff Writer / Board Member
Martlet Student Newspaper, University of Victoria, 2000–2002
- News, arts, feature writing, photography
- Assisted in development of official website
Education
Foundation Year / Industrial Design Degree
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design, 2005-Present
B.A. (with distinction), History in Art / Professional Writing
University of Victoria, 2003
University Transfer Program, English
Camosun College, Victoria BC, 1998-2000
High School Graduate
L.V. Rogers Secondary, Nelson BC, 1997
Interests
Design
- Particular interest in graphic / industrial design, information architecture, usability
Membership
- NoArt Vancouver Artist Collective, 2005-2006
- Golden Key International Honour Society, 2002-2006
- UVic Professional Writing Advisory Council, 2002–2003
- History in Art; Film Studies Course Unions, 2000–2003
- Canadian University Press Annual Conference, 2001
Volunteer
- New Student Orientation, University of Victoria, 2001–2002
- Webmaster, Golden Key International Honour Society (UVic), 2002-2003
- Student Advisory Committee, Emily Carr Institute, 2005-2006
- Foundation Show Promotional Committee, Emily Carr Institute, 2006
Travel
- Inuvik / Tuktuyuktuk / Alaska, 1989
- Solo backpacking in Middle East, 2003
- Cycle touring, Victoria to San Diego, 2005
- Next destinations: Nepal, India, South America
Sports
- BC Road Cycling Champion, 1998
- National Track Cycling Champion, 1996
- Currently riding on- and off-road for fun
- Competitive Squash