Experience
Technical Director
2022 - Present
- Setup of a secondary live production studio.
- Maintain all equipment in 2 live broadcast studios.
- Creation of graphics using NewBlue Titler Live.
- Coded a custom program to pull in live race data and display it during live broadcasts.
- Created and maintain a websites for race series and contests and promotions.
- Maintain Uscreen streaming service account, including scheduling live streams, organizing content, and sending newsletters and app notifications.
- Various roles during live events including directing, switching, audio, graphics and video replay.
- 5.1 surround sound mixes for post production television shows.
- Music production for bumpers, promos, and live music beds.
- Hire, train and schedule part-time studio staff.
Jetwerx International Inc.
Technical Director (Freelance)
2020 - 2022
- Oversee setup of a new live video production studio.
- Configuration of video switcher and graphics key system.
- Video switching during live events.
- Audio during live events.
- Music production for bumpers, promos, and live music beds.
Lambton Public Health
Digital Communications Coordinator
2019 - 2022
- Coordinate the development of online communications strategies with guidance from the Health Promotion Specialist, management, and related policies, procedures and protocols.
- Provide capable management of external website content including text, images, resources (video, PDF, sound clip, etc.), hyperlinks, forms and the overall directory structure and integrated tools.
- Create and maintain online social media content to support program and organizational communications.
- Develop and maintain internal public health hub (intranet site) for public health staff collaboration and internal communications.
- Support online content development with graphic design tools, expertise and resources.
- Provide ongoing advice and recommendations concerning new online systems and tools, content management, search optimization, and in particular new developments in social media.
- Work closely with the external website designers and corporate information technology (IT) staff to ensure the smooth functioning of online infrastructures.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze metrics to assess online activity and interaction, and provide regular detailed reports and recommendations.
- Provide staff training and support to plan and use online tools effectively.
- Provide back-up to other Communications staff, which may include planning support, and providing creative or graphic design support for the production of print-based materials.
- Other administrative tasks and duties related to online communications.
- Ensure that all web properties and content meet AODA standards, copyright and privacy legislation.
- Prepare narrative and statistical reports, and written communications to public health staff and management.
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
Event Marketing Specialist
2019
- Connect local university alumni.
- Plan seminar and networking events.
- Manage event budget.
- Coordinate mentorship program.
- Promote events through social media, newsletters, and alumni groups.
Freelance
Web & Multimedia
2018 - 2019
- Website Development.
- Search Engine Optimization.
- Video Shooting.
- Video Editing.
- Audio Production.
RMB Marketing
Web Developer
2018 - 2018
- Create websites in WordPress.
- Site SEO audits.
- Fix SEO issues.
- Use WPBakery to layout pages.
- Adhere to style and theme outlines.
- Edit images in Photoshop.
Roland Canada
Product Specialist
2015 - 2017
- Specialist for the Synthesizer and DJ product categories, answering to the Marketing Communications Manager.
- Instruct retail staff and Roland sales reps on the selling features of products.
- Coordinate product demonstrations and seminars at trade shows and events.
- Manage and a team of part time ambassadors that promote Roland instruments in retail stores.
- Write blogs and create videos that educate consumers about using Roland instruments.
- Product support online and over the telephone.
- Planning and hosting music and educational events.
Street Tribe Member
2015
- Demonstrate Roland products in retail stores and at music events.
- Help Roland Canada to meet their retail goals and objectives.
- Be a brand ambassador both in person and on the Roland Tribes support site.
Thomson Reuters
Web Editor
2015 - 2015
- Liaison between content creators and the development team.
- Find ways to improve work flow through CMS enhancements.
- Responsible for usability and SEO standards on consumer facing website.
- File bug tickets with the development team.
- Check and confirm bug solutions adhere to web standards.
- Manage social media content plan and maintain social media channels.
- Graphic design as required.
- Video production as required.
- Training editorial staff on SEO and web best practices.
WFN: World Fishing Network
Web Content Producer
2008 - 2015
- Manage a team of content coordinators to update news articles, feature articles, press releases and carousel images.
- Review analytics and adjust content priorities accordingly.
- Create and update optimized content pages that are targeted to specific keywords.
- Create outlines that detail work required by the development team.
- On location coverage of events and tournaments that includes shooting, editing and uploading videos.
- Add new videos to various pages and sections of the site.
- Create and oversee creation of a bi-weekly newsletter.
- Promote contests and initiatives on both WorldFishingNetwork.com and various social media sites.
Izumi Outdoors Inc.
Web Admin &
Video Editor
2003 - 2008
- Website design (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash).
- Website administration.
- Database design and maintenance (MySQL).
- Video editing (Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Media 100).
- Shooting (HDV, miniDV, and BetaSP).
- Graphics (Photoshop and After Effects).
- Script writing for television commercials, promos and voice overs.
CKPC Brantford
Operator
2001 - 2003
- Production of spots and station promos.
- Playing music, spots and station promos on live radio.
- Monitor and adjust audio levels.
KOOL-FM/The Team 1090, Waterloo
Operator
2001 - 2002
- Insert local commercials and ensure that timing is correct.
- Monitor and adjust audio levels.
Rogers Community Television, Kitchener
Volunteer
1998 - 2002
- Directing.
- ENG.
- EFP.
- Studio camera.
- Computer graphics with Inscriber.
- Switching.
- VTR operator.
- Audio operator.
- Equipment setup and testing.
- Assemble and strike sets.