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I have worked on contract and consulted for corporate clients, not-for-profit and community based organizations
since 1987.

I research, write and develop graphic design pieces for print & web.

I am results-focused, detail-oriented and possess the advanced writing and editing skills necessary
to produce high-quality marketing and collateral materials, working with brand best practices.

education
languages
board & community experience
awards

Technical Writing Best Practices Mount Royal College 2009

Advanced Dreamweaver & Web Design Mount Royal College 2009

Advanced InDesign & Page Layout Mount Royal College 2008

Adobe Best Practices 2005, 2006, 2008 Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver and ColdFusion

Post-graduate studies Sociology & Urban Planning University of Calgary

Bachelor of Arts, History University of Calgary 1989

Communication Symbols Alberta College of Art 1991

english & french

I volunteer with several organizations and provide discounted professional services to valuable community and not-for-profit organization. This experience includes Board and committee positions.

Please support your local and commmunity programs - it makes a difference.

Key Communicator Calgary Board of Education 2002 – present
Director Briar Hill School Council 2003 – 2007
Area II Representative Calgary Association of Parents & School Councils, 2005 - 2007
Newsletter Editor BHHH Community Association 2002 - 2006
Hospitality Committee Inn From The Cold 2004 - 2006
Chair Public Relations Calgary Humane Society 1993 - 1995
Team Leader PALS Pet Access League 1984 – 1994
Animal Care & Education Assistant Calgary Humane Society, 1984 - 1993
Front Line Crisis Volunteer Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter 1985 - 1994
Special Friends Partner Bethany Care Centre 1985 - 1994
Special Olympics Coach Swimming, Track & Field 1985 – 1987
Team Captain 1990 – 1991; Co-Captain 1987 - 1989 Botticellian Babes Easter Seals 24-hour Rela - fundraising champions 5 years in a row.