Although my professional experience indicates my strength in writing, design and publishing, as a student of Criticism and Curatorial Practice I am looking to apply my marketing background to advance the development of art spaces and their publishing and programming initiatives.
EXPERIENCE
PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT
YYZ Artists’ Outlet
May 2008 to Present
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
July 2005 to Present
Create solutions for marketing problems by developing a variety of materials including logo development and branding, postcards, brochures, trade show booths, newsletters and websites.
FREELANCE WRITER & EDITOR
July 2005 to Present
Write copy for promotional materials, newsletters, press releases, case studies, articles and websites. Develop stories on a number of topics through research and interviews. Report on current music and arts events in Mississauga.
CURATOR & EVENTS COORDINATOR
Film Fort
January 2007 to September 2007
Coordinate local emerging filmmakers for networking meetings that take place in a fort. Curate public screenings. Update website with news. Expand Film Fort reach by connecting with other communities and groups.
CO-PUBLISHER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Inside Mississauga magazine
August 2003 to July 2005
Published bi-monthly, 48-page, 9.5” x 9.5”, full-colour, glossy magazine about art, entertainment and culture in Mississauga. Maintained strong community involvement and editorial decision-making. Solicited artists and photographers to produce editorial artwork and selected all images appearing in the magazine. Completed editorial design and layout including art editing, designing client and in-house advertisements as well as all promotional materials for magazine-run events. Curated “The Last Look,” a recurring feature artist section. Curated TELLING, Inside Mississauga’s first contemporary photography exhibition. Redesigned webpage and designed online-exclusive sections. Solicited and selected design interns and art contributors. Edited copy for style, structure, spelling and grammar. Contributed articles including a regular “How To” column.
MINI LAB OPERATOR/MANAGER ON DUTY
Black’s Photography
November 2001 to March 2008
Colour- and density-correct photographs, ensuring all photos are dust-free, scratch-free and accurately colour balanced. Perform regular maintenance on Frontier and C-41 machines. Exhibit knowledge of cameras, 35mm and digital photography and colour theory. Assist customers with their photofinishing and hardware needs. Ensure staff stays on task. Open and close both store and lab.
EDUCATION
Criticism & Curatorial Practice
Ontario College of Art & Design
Currently enrolled; Third Year
Image Arts: New Media
Ryerson University
2001 to 2002
O.S.S.D., Honour Roll
Philip Pocock C.S.S.
1996 to 2001
QUALIFICATIONS
Compliant with deadlines and timelines. Able to adapt to any working environment. Independent and self-motivated. Confident and easy-going. Hard-working. Passionate about art writing, creative design, community involvement, film, photography, media, publishing, and researching contemporary historicization processes.
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