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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working on the Content Management Team to help standardize their media library and move 2.5 Petabytes of data to a new Media Management System. This required programming microservice applications in Python and custom databases to automate manual processes to an agreed standard and maintain data integrity.Created a python program to generate md5 codes for.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Worked with clients to produce a variety of engaging visual content to help them meet their business needs through every step of the production pipeline.
• Worked with Hospice Waterloo Region to produce donation videos that helped triple donations over the previous year.
• Worked with clients to design and develop their web identities.
• Produced photographs for Health Fare Franchising of their locations in Calgary for web and print marketing.
• Produced videos for the Calgary Zoo's Conservation Research department to help increase donations for conservation initiatives in Africa.
• Created video content for the Calgary Zoo's Digital Signage to promote new animals, events, and flood relief donations.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Implemented and administered the Metrolinx Digital Asset Management System (Cloudinary), that utilized custom transformation pre-sets that reduced the need for manual content manipulation in order to publish content in.
• Created a taxonomy and metadata schemas for users to easily search and access various assets for delivery across digital and media channels.
• Worked with business units to ingest assets into the DAM cataloging required metadata to track permissions and maintain robust searchability, broadening the reach of digital assets.
• Created transformation pre-sets that automatically crops and/or use AI to increase the resolution of images to maintain quality of critical content.
• Cataloged assets for future use to reduce costs and increase the reach of popular assets.
• Maintained user access rights and permission to respective catalogues and assets that were integrated into the DAM system.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Created and managed a large amount of visual assets produced internally and externally. Created visual assets from inception through to delivery for Omni channel delivery. Stored assets in a department level asset.
• Played a key role in the university’s web content strategy. In collaboration with the web team.
• suggested and coordinated creative and engaging visual content for institutional top level, marketing critical web pages to support university strategic objectives and communications.
• Produced and edited photography and videos for the university’s student recruitment as well as for internal and external communication needs.
• Developed creative briefs including benefits and features for photo and video projects.
• Created motion graphics using After Effects. Ensured all videos reflect branding and visual identity guidelines.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Responsible for creating, distributing and implementing a asset management system for the organization’s visual assets.
• Worked with external web company to develop and launch the new Calgary Zoo website that adapts to mobile and integrates with social media technologies to deliver a more engaging user experience.
• Managed contractors and provided technical support to employees and contractors who updated content on the zoo's website.
• Hired and managed contractors for various multimedia projects that included: flash/web development, video production and photography.
• Produced, implemented, and managed the zoos digital signage strategy to keep visitors up to date on programs, new animal births, events, and fund raisers as they enter, enjoy, and exit the zoo.
• Performed technical updates and modifications to the zoo's website using Joomla and php/MySQL. Designed and developed micro sites and web programs to support the zoo’s marketing and development initiatives.

Calgary, Canada Area

Created Flash based Learning tools for interactive smart boards.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Produced and developed multiple camera and interactive streaming video segment for Access Television program Help TV.Produced, edited and programmed video based silhouette animations for inclusion into interactive educational math application.Worked as developer on a team of designers, developers, content writers to produce interactive learning programs.

Diploma Digital Arts And Media, Digital Arts And Media, 3.9/4

Certificate In Network Administration, Computer Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Volleyball