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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 live files to verify against the same files on tape to ensure no data was corrupted.Created python scripts to move files from a chaotic structure to a structure that can be easy to navigate and archive. This reduced manual completion time that was first needed from over a month to 2 weeks.created a website and database using PHP/MySQL to store, search and display sales information of media assets for quick reference and sales. This replaced a slow, complicated spreadsheet solution that frustrated userscreated python, PHP/MySQL program to watch directories for new files, store in database and display for team members to perform QA and Archive. This simplified the process of looking for new assets to analyze and archive and maintain a record to reference if needed.created a python script to scan media files and extract media metadata to be stored in a database for distribution purposes. This method achieved a 10x increase in efficiency compared to manual data extraction.

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 a timely manner and reducing costs. • 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.• Produced training materials and liaised with colleagues for training and troubleshooting purposes.• Recommended ways to improve DAM workflow, department performance, system improvements and asset quality to execute the development and deployment of new processes.• Responsible for gathering assets from a variety of sources and extracting relevant information for legal and searchability purposes for storage.• Conducted research on a variety of topics related to the DAM system, digital assets, and relevant information from internal and external sources to improve the DAM system and reach of the assets to maximize ROI.• Researched and investigated business process issues through collaboration with other departments to identify possible integration opportunities to expand asset management workflows to other business units.• Built and continually improved processes and procedures around DAM infrastructure to meet system needs while decreasing business costs.• Managed good relationships with users and stakeholders of 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 management system for storage and reuse to reduce production costs.• 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.• Managed a centralized digital asset management environment using Portfolio Server.• Suggested, created, and monitored original photography and video projects for websites, working with CPAM team to build editorial calendars.• Managed setup, planning and art direction for video and photo shoots. Liaised with photography vendors and video production companies, maintaining relationships and tracking costs.

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.• Managed and produced content for the zoo’s YouTube and Facebook channels that amassed over 3,739,467 total views on YouTube and over 40,500 Facebook Fans in just over 4 years.• Sourced, implemented, and managed the zoo's digital asset management system that contained all the zoo's photos and video to help enable quick sourcing for various internal and external purposes to reduce cost of production.• Worked with various zoo departments and contractors to produce engaging video to help tell the zoo's story and spread their brand.

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 for Alberta Education and Alberta Distance Learning Centre.Worked as lead developer on a team of designers, video editors and developers for character driven interactive map game where users can explore and learn about recycling for Edmonton Waste Management. Won 2006 Canadian New Media Award for best educational game.Designed, developed, managed websites for various Access TV shows and channels.

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

Certificate In Network Administration, Computer Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Volleyball