education
McMaster University
2002 – 2007
* B.A., Combined Honours: Theatre & Film and Multimedia
graphic design experience
Pepper Jack Cafe
Contract Graphic Designer
March 2008- Present
* Produced promotional poster material for a local Hamilton venue for various concert performances
Underground Design and Copy Centre, McMaster University
Contract Graphic Designer
November 2006 - January 2007
* Worked independently to produce advertising materials for McMaster University and other clients of Underground Design
* Produced posters, flyers, presentations, and other various advertising documents
* Communicated with clients via phone and e-mail conversations to ensure quality products
The Casbah
Contract Graphic Designer
September 2007 - Present
* Produced promotional poster material for a local Hamilton venue for various concert performances
ROI Capital
Volunteer Graphic Designer
September 2007
* Created a newsletter template that could be used to send company updates via e-mail by using html code
* Design of the template was modeled after the website, further promoting the company image
93.3 CFMU, McMaster University Campus Radio Station
Promotions Coordinator
September 2006 - April 2007
* Was responsible for all the promotional material affiliated with the station, including designing posters for various events, as well as submitting material for the biannual Programming Guide.
* Recently constructed the website for the C+C Music Festival, a joint venture between CFMU and C101.5
* Maintained and redesigned the promotional website for the station
* Supervised volunteers that wished to help promote the CFMU radio station as well as the related CFMU fundraiser
Multimedia 1A03, McMaster University
Teaching Assistant
September 2006 - December 2006
* Planned a weekly tutorial for students registered in the course Multimedia 1A03
* Addressed the important aspects of web design, and the problems that arise with the field
* Assisted in various assignments and test preparation, both within tutorial hours as well as outside of school, both in person and via e-mail
* Created pedagogical material for students with varying competencies in Dreamweaver 8
The Legendary Corktown Tavern
Graphic Designer
July 2006 - September 2006
* Produced promotional poster material for a local Hamilton venue for various concert performances
general work experience
Starlite Drive-In Theatre
Projectionist
May 2007 - November 2007
* Sole projectionist twice weekly for a three screen outdoor movie theatre
* Adapted quickly to changing technical situations that arise during the films
Greco Videography
Camera Operator
July 2006 - August 2006
* Filmed and composed footage for prestigious wedding ceremonies in and around the greater Toronto region
* Served the needs of various clients in order to provide the best possible product
Heritage Green Sports Park, City of Hamilton
Park Custodian
April 2006 - September 2006
* Responsible for the maintenance and 'upkeep' of a city owned sports facility
* Often worked independently to ensure that the facility was running smoothly
93.3 CFMU, McMaster University Campus Radio Station
Sports Director
September 2005 - April 2006
* Organized and performed all the technical work in delivering the sports broadcasts on the station
* Facilitated in acquiring accommodations for the hosts when they needed to travel for games, as well as, make sure all their needs were met when they traveled to respective universities
* Supervised those volunteers interested in producing their own radio shows dealing with sports, as well as volunteers interested in assisting with the technical broadcast
volunteer experience
The Vagabonds, 93.3 CFMU
Radio Host/DJ
September 2002 - Present
* Plan a weekly radio program of music with a general interest in experimental and independently produced music
* Broadcasted weekly on Tuesdays from 4-5pm on 93.3 FM, also online at http://cfmu.mcmaster.ca
Nailing the Hammer - Hamilton Fringe
Director & Writer
April 2007 - August 2007
* Co-wrote an original script concerning the city of Hamilton and other various issues
* Produced an original play, performed at the Downtown Arts Centre
* Met at least 3 times weekly to discuss the direction of the play, promotions, budget, and other issues as they arose
* Artistically directed and supervised a cast of 7 actors
* Organised the schedules of 7 actors and 3 directors, as well as organising the budget, set and props
Arsenic & Old Lace - Summer Drama Festival
Actor (Lead)
April 2007 - July 2007
* Performed in the play Arsenic & Old Lace, performed at Hamilton Theatre Inc.
* Aided in the set design
Trainspotting - Summer Drama Festival
Actor/Web Designer
April 2006 - October 2006
* Performed in the play Trainspotting, performed at Hamilton Theatre Inc. and Robinson Memorial Theatre at McMaster University, which required a commitment to at least 2 meetings per week, and more as required.
* Aided in the set design
* Designed and maintained the website www.trainspottingplay.com
BrockTV
Actor
July 2006 - August 2006
* Acted in a variety of short films to be broadcasted on Brock TV, a new television station started by Brock University students
* Broadcasts are mirrored online by YouTube video clips
computer program experience
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Maya, MS Office
interests
* Short film creator/producer
* Open source code
* Building synthesizers
* Radio broadcasting
* Biking
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