Work Experience
Freelance Creative
2009 to Present
Responsible for photography, design and web design for clients across Canada
Web Designer & Emerging
Technologies Analyst
2008 Toronto Star
Researched cutting-edge web
technologies and built prototypes
for new online and mobile sites
Multimedia Intern
2008 Toronto Star
Responsible for premium online video feature and documentary production. Duties included planning, shooting
and editing
Writing & Art Director Intern
2007 Padulo Integrated, Toronto, ON
Worked with multi-national companies to create print, television and online content
Director/Editor for Wrigley’s Gum
2006 Dashboard, Toronto, ON
Produced five shorts emphasizing the word “extreme” for the launch of Wrigley's gum.
Director Observer/Assistant
2006 “Corner Gas” Season IV Series
Worked and observed all aspects of production of the hit Canadian television comedy “Corner Gas” under the guidance of director/producer Robert de Lint.
Production Assistant
2006 Sparks Productions, Toronto, ON
Duties included location setup, marking shots with the clapperboard, and general Mac troubleshooting.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies
2003-2007 Ryerson University, Toronto
Selected Volunteer Work
Designer, Photographer & Director,
Ness Lake Bible Camp
2006-2011 Prince George, BC
Created the website and video promotional materials while training others to do similar.
Community Development Volunteer
at The Zechariah House
2009-2010 Prince George, BC
Used sports, art and music to build relationships and encourage at-risk children in Prince George.
Substitute Teacher, Cedars School
2009 Prince George, BC
As a volunteer, taught many photography, Photoshop, and web design classes to Students in grade 11 and 12.
Awards & Recognition
Nokia International
2011 Created a winning entry using the Nokia N8 camera phone. Prize included zero-gravity training at Cape Canaveral.
National Press Photographers Association
2008 Won in multiple categories, including individual video, multimedia project, and second place in Team Video
Canadian Advertising Awards
2007 Walter Bell Award for Creative and Human Excellence in Advertising
Ryerson University Deans List
2004 2006 Awarded to students exhibiting exceptional excellence in their programs of study.
Golden Key Society Membership
2004 A membership awarded to the top 15% of post secondary students.
Flicks Film Festival
2002 Best Student Produced Video.
Award presented by SaskFilm
Skills & Training
Film & Television
- Advanced Cinematography
Trained under Torbin Johnke, ASC
- Anamorphic Cinematography Workshop
For Panaflex Cameras, Panavision Toronto
- Advanced Practical Motion Picture Effects
Trained by FX coordinator Ron Craig
- Set Safety and Protocol Training
“Nabetiquet” course by NABET Toronto
Web
- Excellent knowledge of HTML
including HTML5 and CSS3
- Experienced with optimizing content for mobile devices including iOS and Android
- A big fan of the ExpressionEngine online publishing system and the jQuery js library
- Google web apps suite
and webmaster tools
Software
Excellent working knowledge of:
- Apple Final Cut Pro Studio,
Mac OS X, Quicktime Pro,
Keynote and Pages
- Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom,
Illustrator, Indesign and After Effects
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Working knowledge of:
Avid Media Composer, FileMaker Pro, ProTools, Microsoft Windows