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FSC XPERT program: Forest Stewardship Council (2008)
• Designation for professional individuals committed to supporting the socially
responsible and environmentally conscious policies and practices of the FSC

Typecamp, Galiano Island, BC (2007)
• Week-long study focused on typography

Bachelor of Communication Design: Emily Carr Institute (2001–04)
• Print, publication, typography, illustration and packaging design
• User-centered design including exhibition design
• Traditional and digital photography including art direction
• Focus on environmentally conscious challenges

Diploma in Fine Arts: Okanagan University College (1999–01)
• Painting, darkroom photography, mixed-media sculpture
• Drawing and graphic design

• Adobe Creative Suite (CS3)
• Microsoft Office 2007
• HTML / Flash / Dreamweaver / Fireworks

Instructor, Communications & Ideation Design Program: Langara College (2009-current)
• Development and delivery of continuing studies course, Design for Sustainabilty

Director, Creative Services & Graphic Designer: Junxion Strategy (2008-2009)
• Managing creative department
• Design for clients who are committed to social, economic and environmental sustainability

Graphic Designer: Science World (2005–2008)
• Print design, illustration, project management and exhibit design
• Green Team Coordinator

Graphic Designer: Nature’s Path Foods (2004–05)
• Web design, bilingual packaging design, print and advertising materials,
trade show displays and illustration

Freelance Designer: Various clients (2003–08)
• Alexander Ink Public Relations: promotional materials
• Annick Press: book design
• Dona Lucia Esthetics Salon: branding, print collateral and website design
• Douglas & McIntyre/Greyhound Books: book design
• Nature’s Path Foods: packaging and sustainability consulting
• Park Ridge Place: web design and promotions


Marketing & Promotions Specialist: Sunshine Theatre Company (2002)

• Development, promotion and marketing for the Kelowna Comedy Festival

Designer & Gallery Assistant: The Alternator Gallery (2001)
• Public relations, fundraising, print design, exhibit planning and installation

Special Olympics BC (2009-current)
• Coaching figure skating

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (2008-current)
• Brainstorming marketing sessions, various printed collateral

Graphic Designers of Canada (2007)
• Volunteered for the Graphex Judges night

Big Sister’s Lower Mainland division (2005)
• Jewellery design workshop

Vein Magazine (2004–05)
• Editing, proof-reading and networking

Farm Folk/City Folk Society (2004)
• Designed promotional materials for the fundraiser Feast of Fields

Emily Carr Institute (2002–04)
• Exhibition design for UBC School of Architecture show 4+ Design City
• ATYPI (Association Typographique Internationale) 2003 conference
• Wayfinding design team leader for the Design Grad Show events
• Student representative of the Communication Design department

Recycling Council of British Columbia (2003)
• Redesign of existing website to establish a strong community presence

Alcuin Award: Prose non-fiction, Third Prize (interior design) An Enchantment of Birds (2007)
Alcuin Award: Honourable Mention (interior design) Jean Béliveau: My Life in Hockey (2006)
Applied Arts Advertising & Design Annual: Student Advertising winner (2005)
Graphic Designers of Canada: MGDC Member (2009); Graduate Member (2004-08)

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