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PROFILE

Visual Media Specialist with expertise in the development of online and printed training materials. Possess extensive experience in production of graphic, multi-media and web-based materials. Demonstrated strengths and abilities in the following areas:

  • Versatile with excellent support and training skills.
  • Detail-oriented, thorough with a focus on project completion.
  • Flexible with ability to adapt to changing deadlines.
  • Team player, skilled at motivating and assisting others.
  • Creative problem solving.

TECHNICAL ABILITIES

Graphics / Multi-Media Software:

Dreamweaver, FrontPage, PhotoShop, PhotoPaint, After Effects, Premiere, CorelDraw, Illustrator, Director, ScreenCam, Camtasia, Visio, many others.

Word Processing / Productivity Software:

MSWord, PowerPoint, Pagemaker, Acrobat, Outlook, Open Office, Windows 9x/NT, many others.

Audio/Video Production and Editing, Studio and On-location Photography, Film Processing, Quality Assurance.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Manager, IT Marketing, 2003 - Present, Scootaround Inc.

  • Manage the IT Marketing Department.
  • Develop and maintain corporate websites
  • SEO duties to keep Scootaround website the leader in Scooter/Wheelchair Rentals.

Marketing and Communications, 2000 - Present, CanPay Software Inc.

  • Updated company's corporate image, bringing suite of applications together under a single, recognizeable brand.
  • Redesigned company's two corporate websites (CanPay.com and eNETPayroll.com). Responsible for ongoing development of existing and new sites.
  • Produced interactive Autorun program to deploy value-added materials for client-bound CD-ROMs.

Product Support Manager, 1994 - 2000, Emerging Information Systems

  • Automated production of client-specific computer-based training materials resulting in 60% reduction in editing time.
  • Migrated production and shipping of company product line from paper-based packaging to CD-ROM resulting in 80% savings per shipped unit.
  • Deployed training videos over the Internet, greatly increasing user's understanding of software products.

Product Specialist, 1991 - 1994, Chartersoft Corporation

  • Produced printed training materials for presentation graphics program which saved company $50k in outsourcing fees.
  • Created digital clipart library for presentation graphics program ahead of schedule with reduced staff.
  • Instrumental in successful product launch attended by local and national media.

Production Manager, 1987 - 1991, VIP Communications Ltd.

  • Reduced materials consumption by 30% through increased PC production of 35mm slides.
  • Successfully trained existing staff in PC slide production eliminating need to hire additional employees.
  • Accepted management position which avoided closure of Audio Visual department saving elimination of three positions.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Advertising and Commercial Art Certificate, T.V.H.S.
  • Writing With Translation in Mind, University of Manitoba
  • Intelligent Investing, University of Manitoba
  • Direct Marketing, Canada Post Corporation
  • Integrating Digital Print and Color, Hewlett Packard

OTHER

  • Past President, Winnipeg Pops Orchestra
  • Member of CIRA
  • Assistant Director, CT Youth Camp
  • Director at Large - Manitoba Cycling Association
  • Assistant Publicist - The Birch Club