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EDUCATION
MASTER OF JOURNALISM CANDIDATE (2007-present)
Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, FILM & VIDEO/ANTHROPOLOGY (2000-2004)
York University, Toronto, ON
EMPLOYMENT & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT EDITOR (DECEMBER 2006 - PRESENT)
Buck Productions, Toronto, ON
- Logging and digitizing footage, noting important details to facilitate the post-production process
- Trusted to work independently, meeting project deadlines
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (FALL 2004, 2005, 2006)
Maritz Research, Toronto, ON
- Successfully managed written and numerical research data, assembling information for presentations and reports with precision and accuracy
- Effortlessly collaborated with various supervisors, working well independently and as part of a team
PROGRAM ORGANIZER (JANUARY - MARCH 2006)
Fundacion Sol y Vida, Hospital Baca Ortiz, Quito, ECUADOR
- Developed and instituted play-and-learn programs for children and youth cancer patients undergoing both short and long-term treatments
- Mediated between the foundation, medical staff and families of patients
JUNIOR EDITOR (SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2005)
The Brigus Group, Toronto, ON
- Edited and proofed material with a keen eye for grammar and comprehension
- Wrote detailed and pedagogically sound copy for textbooks and online courses
- Thoroughly researched and compiled data for reports and marketing
PARTICIPANT (SPRING & SUMMER 2005)
Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF) Program, Various locations, AUSTRALIA
- Volunteered on farms, learning the principles and methods of organic farming
- Promoted cultural diversity, increasing acceptance and tolerance of difference
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (2004)
Broken Frame Productions, Toronto, ON
- Employed excellent time management skills in a highly stressful environment, emphasizing output and efficiency while maintaining harmony
- Performed various administrative duties
- Organized a range of areas of production, including casting, set design, extras and locations through creative and bureaucratic means
OWNER/OPERATOR (2001-2004)
Ocean Blue Productions, Toronto, ON
- Incorporated excellent organizational skills in the scheduling of film shoots
- Managed budgets and finances in an experienced and fiscally responsible manner
- Wrote and directed several short films which were screened in various festivals
- Managed and designed all publicity, marketing and packaging for productions
ASSISTANT EDITOR (2001- 2002)
Vandoo, Toronto, ON
- Assisted the editor with the publication of the Vanier College monthly newspaper
- Contributed to layout, proofing & editing
- Facilitated photo and image selection
CO-OP STUDENT (1999)
The Echo, Manitouwadge, ON
- Covered local news, writing articles and taking photos for publication
- Edited articles for length, content and grammar
- Performed administrative duties
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