Chief Operations Officer
Extensive administrative and management experience. Leads by example and is known for the ability to create order out of chaos. Effective problem solver with a communicative, results-oriented approach and an ability to motivate others. A conscientious team player who is dedicated to get the job done.
Awards
Shows and Exhibits
Uxbridge Juried Art Show-recent works-May '02, May '03 and May'04
Magic Door Gallery-CONTACT-Group Show-May'04
Latcham Gallery Juried Art Show-April '03 and April '04
Uxbridge Studio Tour-Personal Works-Sept. '02, '03, '04 and '05
Ryerson Art Gallery-March'94-Polaroid Transfer Work
Ryerson Awards Night-November'93-Awards Show
Uxbridge Juried Art Show - Honorable Mention - May 2003
Honors Award - Ryerson Polytechnical Univerity - May 1994
The Mamiya Scholarship : Honorable Mention - Nov.'93 - for outstanding creativity, technical proficiency and a good ability to handle visual problems in intermediate and larger format cameras.
The Paul Semple Memorial Award - Nov.'92 - for demonstration of creativity and potential as evidenced by production work in core professional courses and academic work.
GIVING BACK
To The Community
Canadian Crossroads International-Acting Chairperson-Feb'90 to June'90
-Western Animateur Liaison-Aug'86 to April'87
-Animateur-Aug'86 to April'87
Manitoba Committee on Wife Abuse-Volunteer Crisis Counsellor-Dec'84 to May'85
Remand Attendance Center-Volunteer Probation Officer-April'82 to April'84., Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Department of Community Services and Corrections-Social Worker-Academic term, 1982 to1984., Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Work Experience
Digital Freedom
Administrative/Operational Manager - Goodwood, Ontario
Jan 2003 - Present
Responsible for all administration and operational activities of the Studio.
Internship - three elementary schools in North Durham
January 2005 - June 2006
Working with latency-aged children identified with attention deficit and associated behavioral issues.
New Dimensions in Community Living
Crisis Intervention Worker - Scarborough General Hospital
September 1995-September 2001
Oolagen Community Services
Child and Youth Worker - Toronto, Ontario
October 1991 - October 1996
Working with youth diagnosed with emotional, behavioral and mental issues.
Up to and including assistant supervisory duties.
Northwest Child and Family Services Agency
Social Worker/High Risk Abuse and Intake - Winnipeg, Manitoba
April 1985 - April 1986
Canada World Youth
Project/Group Leader - Lumsden, Saskatchewan
April 1986-March 1987
Canadian Crossroads International
Volunteer at rehabilitation hospital for the underprivileged and physically handicapped in New Delhi. - New Delhi, Indian
September 1984-March 1985
EDUCATION
July 2006 Toronto Art Therapy Institute
Registered Art Therapist
May 1984 Ryerson Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Honors Graduate
May 1984 University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Social Work
Evergon-Toronto Image Works-Polaroid Transfer Course.
Canadian Crossroads International-Leadership Training Program.
Alliance Francias-French Immersion.