My Resume

Education

Digital Media Technologies Diploma
September 2006 - April 2007
Malaspina University- College, Nanaimo, B.C.
An advanced exploration of web design, development and E-marketing focusing on getting to know the user and client of the web site and learning high level techniques for creating Standards compliant and semantic web sites.

Internet Essentials Certificate
September 2005 - April 2006
Malaspina University- College, Nanaimo, B.C.
An introduction to basic web development and design concepts focusing on user interface and communication.

Work Experience

Freelance Web Design
September 2005 - Present

Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce
Assistant Manager of Visitor Centre Operations
June 2007 - September, 2007
Gabriola Island, British Columbia
Helped manage the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Centre; organized Chamber Events; maintained and improved web site content, including the conceptualization and creation of a news blog; designed promotional material.

Communications and Public Relations - Malaspina University-College
Practicum Student
May 2007 - June, 2007
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Helped to facilitate a redesign of the Malaspina University-College web site to bring it up to standards and help in a visual identity process.

Western Edge Theatre
Graphic Designer
September 2005 - Present
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Design posters, programmes, advertisements and current web site.

Silva Bay Marina and Resort
Server/Bartender
May 2006 - September 2006
Gabriola Island, British Columbia
Served and tended bar at a bustling pub and restaurant at a busy Gulf Island Resort and Marina.

Indigo Books Inc.
Customer Service Representative
June 2003 - May 2005
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Catered to the demands of the needs of customers as a Customer Service Representative.

Skills and Abilities

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • ActionScript
  • PHP/MYSQL
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • Macromedia Flash
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Marketing Experience
  • The English Language

Honours

  • Level II Bartending
    Certificate
  • Shortlisted for Nanaimo Arts Council Short Fiction Award
  • Grade 12 Creative Writing
    Award