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Any and all work experience is listed here, and there's a fair bit, so please feel free to use the contextual links available just above to help you navigate the list.

Sessional Instructor for Graphic Design

Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2012, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Lynne Jamieson
Delivery of lectures and course material on graphic design fundamentals to approximately 190 students. Includes critiquing and grading student work, along with management of a three-person teaching assistant team who deliver lab material.
(Course description)

Teaching Assistant for Publication Design

Sept. 2011 - Dec. 2011, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Roberto Dosil
Running labs to help students practice their design skills and develop their abilities to provide constructive critique to one another's work. Additionally involves grading of student assignments and providing support in person or via email.
(Course website)

Teaching Assistant for Information Design

Sept. 2011 - Dec. 2011, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Jack Stockholm
Running labs meant to help students learn and develop skill relating to interpreting and designing informative visuals. Along with critiquing and grading of student assignments, providing support in person or via email is required.
(Course description)

Activity Leader

Nov. 2010 - Present, Surrey Boys & Girls Club

Supervisor: Letah Beck & Jacqueline Desautels
Supervise, partake and lead activities for the children attending the Surrey chapter of the Boys & Girls club through supporting their efforts and celebrating their accomplishments.

Photoshop & InDesign Workshop Leader

May 2011, STA Convention

Supervisor: Julia Poole
Running a pair of workshops to teach the basics of Photoshop and InDesign with attention given to classroom applications.
(STA Convention)

Taking Your Experience for Mine

Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2011, Scotiabank Dance Centre

Choreographer: Sara Coffin
Working with Sara on developing video and photographic content for a live contemporary dance performance which focused on exploring the relationship of the body and technology. This also included development of a system for controlling and effecting the live and pre-recorded videos, stills, and then managing the system during the actual performance.

CPI Training

Mar. 2011, Langley Boys & Girls Club

Trainer: Lee M.
Training in the Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) practises in safe behaviour management, as part of my employment at the Boys & Girls club of Surrey. More information on CPI is available on their website.

Teaching Assistant for Information Design

Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2011, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Jack Stockholm
Running labs meant to help students learn and develop skill relating to interpreting and designing informative visuals. Along with critiquing and grading of student assignments, providing support in person or via email is required.
(Course description)

Teaching Assistant for Design Thinking

Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2011, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Ben Unterman
Running labs which introduce students to the design process and thinking through readings and hands-on activities. Additionally, critiquing and grading of student assignments and providing support in person or via email is required.

Teaching Assistant for Graphic Design

Sept. 2010 - Dec. 2010, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Andres Wanner
Running labs meant to help students learn and implement the fundamentals of graphic design, along with critiquing and grading of student assignments and providing support via email or in person. The position also expects the covering one lecture.

Photoshop & InDesign Workshop Leader

Oct. 2010, CUEBC Conference

Supervisor: Julia Poole
Running a pair of workshops to teach the basics of Photoshop and InDesign with attention given to classroom applications.
(CUEBC Conference)

Technology in Teaching Workshop Leader

Sept. 2010, TA/TM Day, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Christine Kurbris
In collaboration with Duncan Chan, preparing and running a workshop on the possible uses and benefits of using current technologies in teaching labs or tutorials, including a tutorial on using wikis.
(TA/TM Day)

Research Assistant

Mar. 2010 - Dec. 2010, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Philippe Pasquier
Developing and organizing a website for storage and dissemination of lab materials, projects and membership.
(View project)

Web Designer

Apr. 2010 - May 2010, MIJI

Client: MIJI
Design, scripting and construction of a website to archive and promote the work of Company MIJI.
(View project)

Web Designer

Apr. 2010 - May 2010, Cinesonika

Client: Michael Filimowicz
Design, scripting and construction of a website to advertise for the Cinesonika Sound in Film Festival and associated conference.
(View project)

Teaching Assistant for Graphic Design

Jan. 2010 - Apr. 2010, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Andres Wanner
Running labs meant to help students learn and implement the fundamentals of graphic design. Also includes critiquing and grading of student assignments and providing support via email or in person.
(Course website)

Tech in Teaching Workshop Leader

Jan. 2010, TA/TM Day, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Christine Kurbris
Preparing and running a workshop on the possible uses and benefits of using current technologies in teaching labs or tutorials.
(TA/TM Day)

Teaching Assistant for Sound Design

Sept. 2009 - Dec. 2009, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Philippe Pasquier
Running tutorials on the various functions and capabilities of ProTools and Max/MSP, responding to questions posed by students and marking students' assignments in a fair yet
critical manner.
(Course description)

Web & Graphic Designer

July 2009 - Sept. 2009, Lexican

Client: Lexican
Design of an identity for Lexican including business cards, flyers, boothing materials and eventually leading to the design of a website with CMS integration.
(View project)

Web & Graphic Designer

Sept. 2009, IAT-380

Client: SIAT
Design, scripting and construction of a course website geared towards a custom low-level HTML management system.
(View project)

Web & Graphic Designer

July 2009, filimowicz.com

Client: Michael Filimowicz
Design, scripting and integration of a portfolio website into the CMS Made Simple content management system.
(View project)

Teaching Assistant for Graphic Design

May 2009 - Aug. 2009, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Angela Tomizu
Running labs meant to help students learn and implement the fundamentals of graphic design. Also includes critiquing and grading of student assignments and providing support via email or in person.
(Course website)

Graphic Designer

Apr. 2008 - Apr. 2009, Pokrova

Client: Pokrova
Miscellaneous design work for the Pokrova Arts Network mainly focusing on general and promotion materials for their summer arts camp.
(View project)

Teaching Assistant for Systems of
Media Representation

Jan. 2009 - Apr. 2009, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Jack Stockholm, Patrick Chan, David Botta
Assisting in the running of tutorials training students in the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and demonstrating the links between these practical lessons and more theoretical course material.
(Course website)

Teaching Assistant for Sound Design

Sept. 2008 - Dec. 2008, Simon Fraser University

Supervisor: Philippe Pasquier
Running tutorials on the various functions and capabilities of ProTools and Max/MSP, responding to questions posed by students and marking students' assignments in a fair yet
critical manner.
(Course description)

Teaching Assistant Training Participant

Sept. 2008, Simon Fraser University

Included sessions on TA Administration, being a TA in the SIAT context, strategies for running computer-based labs, effective team mentoring strategies, and giving effective feedback.

Web & Graphic Designer

Sept. 2008, Bodytalk Winnipeg

Client: Bodytalk Winnipeg
Design, scripting and integration of a professional business website into the CMS Made Simple content management system. Also included some basic design work including tickets and a poster for an event.
(View project)

Web & Graphic Designer

Sept. 2006 - Sept. 2008, Ridna Shkola

Client: Ridna Shkola
Design, script, construct and maintain the website for the local Ukrainian language school Ridna Shkola. Design of a new emblem, report cards, certificates and entire promotional package was designed for the school.
(View project)

Production Assistant

May 2007 - Aug. 2008, The News EMC

Supervisor: Mike Tracy
Covering work in the production department of "The News EMC" papers when needed. Work includes ad mock-ups, ad designs, newspaper layout and proofing. Periodic work.

Artwork Reconstruction Assistant

May 2007 - Aug. 2008, Vox Populi

Supervisor: Michael Bussière
Assistance in the redesign and reconstruction of the "Vox Populi" installation piece at former Ottawa City Hall. The artwork is to be reconstituted as close to the original as possible using current hardware/software solutions. This includes lighting design, lighting control system programming. Periodic work.

Audiovisual Tech & Graphic Designer

Mar. 2008 - Aug. 2008, The Online Quilt

Client: Kate Oakley
Recording and editing of a series of short informative films on helping caregivers in dementia deal with difficult behaviours and conflict resolution. Also included some design work to advertise The Online Quilt to the media and caregivers in dementia.
(View project)

Audio Technician & Graphic Designer

Apr. 2008 - May 2008, OCSDB All-Star Band

Client: OCSDB All-Star Band
Setting up equipment and recording the 2008 OCDSB All-Star Band. Editing, mastering, designing and production of a CD of the performance for the performers involved.
(View project)

Audio Technician

May 2008, Invitation to Dance

Client: Parkdale Orchestra
Setting up equipment and recording the Parkdale Orchestra's concert ennamed "Invitation to Dance". Editing and mastering of the performance for the production of a CD.
(View project)

Audiovisual Tech & Graphic Designer

Mar. 2008 - Apr. 2008, Bat Boy

Client: Merivale High School
Recording of a performance of the school musical - "Bat Boy". Selecting, editing and compiling the DVD of the main school performance. This includes design, mastering, production and construction of the DVD combo for students in the musical.
(View project)

Sound Designer

Mar. 2008 - Apr. 2008, Bat Boy

Client: Merivale High School
Foley work and/or locating or capturing sound effects or clips for playback during the musical, and programming the keyboards with the appropriate sounds for each of the musical numbers.
(View project)

Teaching Assistant for Music Industries

Jan. 2008 - Apr. 2008, Carleton University

Supervisor: John Higney
Assisting students in learning the class material as required by responding to inquiries. In addition to proctoring the midterm, marking term papers and providing students with critical feedback on their responses is required.
(Course description)

Audio Technician & Graphic Designer

Mar. 2008, Musicfest 2008

Client: Merivale High School
Collecting and mastering a series of recordings of various Merivale High School bands at Musicfest 2008, with the intent of putting together a CD promoting the arts program at MHS. Design and production of a short run was also required.
(View project)

Gr. 4 Language Instructor in Ukrainian

Sept. 2007 - Jun. 2008, Ridna Shkola

Supervisor: Mark Shwed
Formulate and implement a weekly lesson plan that incorporates teaching oral, written, and reading abilities in Ukrainian. Must maintain students' interest in learning the Ukrainian language.

International Language Instructor
PD Day Participant

Nov. 2007, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Attended a session on effectively dealing with lice, student allergies and Epi-pens in the classroom.

Content Tutor

Sept. 2006 - Apr. 2008, Carleton Unversity

Supervisor: Paul Menton Centre
To provide one-on-one learning support to university students with disabilities by promoting independance in learning, providing personalized instruction, facilitating the student's insights into learning, providing a peer perspective on learning, and by respecting individual differences.

Working with Disabilities
Workshop Participant

Sept. 2006, Carleton Unversity

Attended a day-long session intended to help tutors work more effectively with students who have disabilities, and to help facilitate a better understanding of how these students work differently due to their disabilities.

Production Head

Oct. 2007 - Dec. 2008, The Now EMC

Supervisor: Maurice Perron
Layout of the weekly "Now EMC" newspapers. Design and adjustment of ads for placement in the newspaper and proofing the paper before print.

Teaching Assistant for
A History of Western Classical Music

Sept. 2007 - Dec. 2007, Carleton University

Supervisor: John Higney
Assisting students in learning the class material as required by responding to inquiries in person or by email. Proctoring listening quizzes, tests, and marking midterms and finals fairly and swiftly.
(Course description)

Private Computer Music Instructor

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007

Student: Mark Uygur
Preparing and executing lessons in computer music theory and techniques, including applications of Cubase, Ableton, Tassman and recording technologies.

Technical Assistant

Aug. 2005 - Sept. 2007, Buduchnist Credit Union

Supervisor: Olga Katruszenko
Providing periodic computer hardware and software tech-support as required by the Ottawa branch.

Kindergarten Language Instructor in Ukrainian

Sept. 2006 - Jun 2007, Ridna Shkola

Supervisor: Mark Shwed
Formulate and implement a weekly lesson plan that incorporates oral, written, and reading ability in Ukrainian, and maintains students' interest and involvment in learning the Ukrainian language.

International Language Instructor
PD Day Participant

Nov. 2007, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Attended a session on methods to effectively teach to the differing multiple intelligences present in students.

Audiovisual Tech & Graphic Designer

Apr. 2007 - May 2007, Zombie Prom

Client: Merivale High School
Recording of a performance of the school musical - "Zombie Prom". Selecting, editing and compiling the DVD of the main school performance. This includes design, mastering, production and construction of the DVD combo for students in the musical.
(View project)

Web & Graphic Designer

Apr. 2006 - Sept. 2006

Client: Ardefen International Inc.
Design, scripting, construction and maintenance of the Ardefen International Inc. website, along with miscellaneous package, brochure and promotional material design for Ardefen.
(View project)

Web Designer

Aug. 2006

Client: nataliehaw.ca
Scripting and construction of a portfolio website meant to showcase the author's work to the public.
(View project)

Web Designer

Aug. 2006

Client: Bob Leshchyshen
Design, scripting and construction of a professional website meant to advertise and sell reports related to the Canadian credit union system.
(View project)

Audio Tech

Nov. 2004 - May 2006, Aviation Museum Tour

Client: Centralaires Concert Band
Setting up equipment and recording each performance of the Centralaires' concert series at the Ottawa Aviation Museum. Editing of performances, and production of a CD of the recorded performances.
(View project)

Audiovisual Tech & Graphic Designer

Apr. 2007 - May 2007, Lucky Stiff

Client: Merivale High School
Recording of a performance of the school musical - "Lucky Stiff". Selecting, editing and compiling the DVD of the main school performance. This includes design, mastering, production and construction of the CD/DVD combo for students in the musical.
(View project)

Video Tech

Apr. 2006, CHEO Assembly

Client: Merivale High School
Videography of the CHEO assembly at Merivale High School, with focus on footage promoting the school's arts program.

Audio Tech & Graphic Designer

Dec. 2005 - Feb. 2006, Ice on Sand

Client: Transitaural
Setting up equipment, recording and mixing of tracks for concept CD. Layout design and implementation of case art. CD mastering and production for small scale distribution.
(View project)

Video Tech & Graphic Designer

Dec. 2005 - Jan. 2006, Multicultural Show

Client: Merivale High School, United Colours Club
Videography of two live performances of the Multicultural Show for use in the creation of a DVD for cast and crew to remember the performances by.
(View project)

Video Tech

Dec. 2005, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Client: Merivale High School, Ananda Shakespearean Actors
Videography of a live performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Ananda Shakespearean Actors for creation of a DVD for the cast and crew.
(View project)

Web Designer

Jul. 2005, alexjasperse.ca

Client: Alex Jasperse
Design, scripting and construction of a personal website for publishing photos and audio recordings.
(View project)

Audiovisual Tech & Graphic Designer

Nov. 2004 - Jan. 2005, Once on this Island

Client: Merivale High School
Recording of a performance of the school musical - "Lucky Stiff". Selecting, editing and compiling the DVD of the main school performance. This includes design, mastering, production and construction of the CD/DVD combo for students in the musical.
(View project)

Audio Tech

May 2004 - Jun. 2005, Trumpet Tribute

Client: Centralaires Concert Band
Recording a live show and editing the recorded audio towards the design and production of a CD for band members.
(View project)

Teller

July 2003 - Aug. 2003, Buduchnist Credit Union

Supervisor: Olga Katruszenko
Greeting members, handling money and checking balances. Resolving computer issues on the office network varying from software to hardware conflicts.

Gr. 3/4 Language Instructor in Ukrainian

Sept. 2001 - Jun. 2003, Ukrainian Heritage
School of Ottawa

Supervisor: Lidia Cormier
Teaching children Ukrainian language skills, using a variety of approaches, and techniques. Preparing lesson plans, monitoring and evaluating student progress.

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