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Lethbridge, Ab, Ca

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

- Specialize in creating high-quality documentary-style corporate videos, aerial imagery, photography, and video marketing for clients such as the PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, City of Lethbridge, University of Lethbridge, Economic Development Lethbridge, Lowe's, Sumus, Focusrite Pro, Mosaic Institute, and the Galt Museum and Archives- Consistently deliver exceptional results, with 95% of clients expressing high satisfaction and an average increase of 30% in audience engagement for video marketing campaigns- Implemented efficient project management processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in project turnaround times without compromising quality

Lethbridge, Alberta

- Oversaw the university's web presence, including website development and maintenance, and related web applications, serving a community of over 8,500 students and 1,500 faculty and staff- Spearheaded the formation and evolution of the web governance process, establishing a collaborative approach that improved cross-departmental communication and streamlined decision-making- Supervised a team of 6 web developers and designers, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget while adhering to best practices in web design and accessibility

Southern Alberta

Contributed to the strategic planning and decision-making processes as a board member for the non-profit professional association supporting the growth of the digital media industry in Alberta

Lethbridge, Alberta

- Worked on a wide range of projects, including technical education photography, portraits, weddings, and concept photography- Conducted on-location and studio photography using advanced lighting techniques to capture high-quality images- Developed a unique style blending technical precision with creative flair, resulting in a 90% client retention rate and a 25% year-over-year growth in bookings

- Owned and operated a successful freelance web design company in Edmonton, Alberta, specializing in combining high-quality visual design with standards-based development practices- Delivered accessible, maintainable, and user-centered web projects by applying technology to solve business problems with a focus on human factors- Achieved a 95% client satisfaction rate and a 30% year-over-year growth in revenue by consistently delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service

- Specialized in UX consulting, interface design, and project management as the senior design lead- Produced successful projects for clients such as AADAC, Alberta SuperNET, University of Edmonton, and Intuit Canada, contributing to a 20% increase in the company's annual revenue- Honed skills in information architecture and user experience while working for British Columbia's Sustainable Resource Management Ministry, resulting in a 40% improvement in user satisfaction scores for the ministry's web applications

From 2000-2001, I was the Creative Director for Roar Digital, a web consulting company owned by Calder Bateman, a leading Edmonton advertising and PR firm. In this role, I led a team of designers and developers to deliver high-quality web design and development services to clients.I specialized in visual design, user experience, and project management, and consistently proposed and presented solutions to clients that helped them to achieve their goals and create engaging and effective online experiences.Under my leadership, Roar Digital won international recognition as one of the top web design and development firms in Edmonton, and helped Calder Bateman to establish itself as the 2nd largest advertising agency in the city.Today, I continue to bring my expertise in creative direction, visual design, and user experience to my work, helping clients to achieve their goals and create exceptional online experiences

In 1997, I started a temporary position as a Graphic Designer with the TELUS advertising Yellow Pages in Edmonton. Over the next few years, I proved my skills and dedication, and was promoted to Web Designer and ultimately relocated to Calgary as the Creative Director for the website operations for TELUS advertising.In this role, I led a team of nine web designers and developers, managing both the creative aspects of our work and the project management process. I also coordinated projects between our team and other teams in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, helping to ensure that our work was delivered on time and on budget.Today, I continue to bring my expertise in creative direction, web design, and project management to my work, helping clients to achieve their goals and create exceptional online experiences.

Diploma, Printing Management Technology

Diploma, Business Administration (Marketing Major)