May 24, 2024    






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Objective
To obtain a meaningful position where my experience in web design and application development will add value to operations.

Education
May - August, 2001 Web Design and Production
Post Graduate Diploma Program, Georgian College, Barrie
Achieved an overall average of 91%

Courses
  • Graphic Design
  • Writing for the Web
  • Web Site Architecture
  • Project Management

  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Database Interaction
  • Site Maintenance
  • Site Interactivity

1994 - 1996
Fish And Wildlife Management Technician
Sir Sandford Fleming College, School of Natural Resources, Lindsay

Courses
  • Vertebrate Biology
  • Pathology
  • Animal Behavior
  • Forest Science

  • Ecology
  • Environmental Issues
  • Statistics
  • Principals and Practices

Experience
Internet and
Database Coordinator		 GANZ    10/02 to Present
Maintaining corporate websites (ganz.com, timeandagain.com), ensuring content coincides with frequent catalogue releases. Developing and administering web-based applications that facilitate the sharing of corporate resources within the organization, including project development database, and an IT helpdesk. Contributing to email marketing initiatives, including designing layout, writing specialized code for the delivery of the emails, database management and statistical analysis.
New Media and
Communications Specialist		 Rouge Park    04/02 to 10/02
Assisting in the New Media aspects of the Communications and Education Programme, and developing a keyword searchable database containing the archives of the Rouge Park Resource Centre. Duties include regular maintenance and enhancement of the Rouge Park website, delivery of the Rouge Park Education Programme as needed, assisting with technical support, gaining knowledge of Public and Media Relations and Interpretive Planning.

Web Developer
Town of Innisfil    10/01 - 04/02
Regular maintenance of several web sites hosted by the Town of Innisfil. Duties involved regular updating of sites, site redesign, including navigation and appearance, and database development. Sites were designed using PHP, MySQL, Notepad and Adobe Photoshop (Please see portfolio for screen shots)
    Sites Include:
  • www.town.innisfil.on.ca
  • www.innisfileconomic.on.ca
  • secure.innisfileconomic.on.ca
  • www.innisfil.library.on.ca
  • www.olddeadpeople.ca
  • www.innisfilhistorical.ca
Internet Trainer Town of Innisfil    10/01 - Present (Co-op Position)
  • Worked regularly with members of a local community group, assisting in the population of a database. Included assisting and editing of data entry, scanning and general computer use.
  • Developed and taught courses for the general public regarding Internet use, including surfing the web and Email.
Project Manager Toronto and Region Conservation Authority    04/98 - 12/00
    Yellow Fish Road Project Manager
  • Program promotion, designing marketing materials, including brochures, and magnets.
  • Forming partnerships with other community outreach groups, and municipalities.
  • Instructing a variety of volunteer groups, from day camps to seniors groups.
  • Offering presentations including slide shows, demonstrations and interactive games.
  • Scheduling painting events and presentations, general program administration.
  • Program research and enhancement.
  • Preparing and maintaining program materials.
  • Fundraising

Clients
Please visit my Portfolio for links and screen shots.
Canadian Forces Canadian Forces Training and Development Centre    05/01 - 08/01
As part of the Web Design and Production Course, participated in the development of the CFTDC's web site remodeling. As Technical Lead, was responsible for file structures, assisting in the design and layout of the site, and developing a course catalogue. Ensured a common look and feel consistant with the Canadian Forces and the Government of Canada.

Rhonda Knapp, R.M.T.
Registered Massage Therapist Website    08/01
This site was developed to highlight the services offered the client, and to provide basic information on massage therapy. Site was developed with Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady.

VendorOfRecord.com
Graphic Design, Website Assistant    10/01 - 02/02
Duties include acquiring logos from their clients for web use, updating their site, and graphic design.

Bruce Chambers
Bruce Chambers Period Furniture Website    01/02 - 03/02
The primary goal of this site is to encourage visitors to order a catalogue from the client. This site uses a php template and graphics will be developed using Adobe Photoshop.

Nudura Integrated
Building Technology
Aim Building Products    06/02 - Present
Regular maintenance and updating of this website includes creating new sections, adding to the french half of the site, and creating graphics. Tools include Photoshop and an html editor.


Computer Skills

Software
  • Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, PageMaker, GoLive
  • Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver UltraDev
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
  • Corel Draw, WordPerfect

Languages
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Javascript