Experience

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  University of ottawa

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

  Research assistant

  Worked as part of a field team for the Canada Global Change Transect in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, to determine large-scale spatial patterns in species diversity in response to climate and land use change. Captured, identified, collected and labeled Canadian butterfly species. Led a team to Radisson, QC to conduct Pollard transects and collect specimens of the bog copper (Lycaena epixanthe), and participated in a field study of the expansion of the invasive European Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus). Measured morphological and physiological characteristics of the bog copper butterfly Lycaena epixanthe in order to link ecology and physiology to determine the adaptive mechanisms that have allowed it to expand northward at a very high rate. Show less

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  University of alberta

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Field assistant

  Conducted helicopter surveys of calving and survival using radio telemetry to locate collared female caribou. Aided in helicopter capture work for bear collaring, as well as caribou calving and wintering site surveys (vegetation, canopy cover, visibility) to detect differences in habitat selection. Developed and led a project on wolf use of linear features with a focus on seismic lines

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  Freelance

  Oct 2013 - May 2021

  Multimedia storyteller

  I create unique and powerful multimedia stories for use across platforms.

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  African people & wildlife fund

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2016

  Media coordinator

  Facilitated public communication of organization's stories through photography, multimedia, writing, and design. Organized the editorial calendar and scheduled publications on social media (Facebook and Twitter), newsletters, and blogs. Wrote blogs for National Geographic Cat Watch and Wildlife Direct, created promotional video material for the organization and its various programs, and designed various print materials consistent with the organization's brand image and values.

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  2d house inc.

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Studio & rentals manager

  Managed and organized our in-house studio space and cinema equipment rental which largely included RED Digital Cinema systems. Assisted with production planning and coordination, as well as set design and construction for high-budget commercial projects. Also assisted with the shooting and editing of slow motion booths using the RED Epic and Epic Dragon Systems.

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  Dodd motors creative

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Production manager

  Assisted the Producer(s) in production logistics for commercials, music videos, and narrative film including sourcing locations, props, and equipment, and budgeting from pre-production through to wrap-out. Helped coordinate crew and talent during pre-production and on set, and ensured set days ran smoothly and on-time, including awesome craft to make sure everyone was happy while they worked.

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  Royal ontario museum

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Communications lead - rom sri lanka

  Was responsible for all media and communications between the #ROMSriLanka field team and the public during a bat expedition as part of a media team of two people. Work included ensuring regular social media posts throughout the trip (on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook), as well as writing blogs and magazine articles. Created a photo archive and four short videos telling stories from the expedition.

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  Canadian film centre

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

  Digital media technician

  Responsible for data transfer, back-ups, and management, for multiple films produced by the Canadian Film Centre residents in October and November, 2015. Work involved organizing media for editors, secure data transfer, transcoding rushes in Davinci Resolve, and creating a back-up for multiple video formats including RED and Arri RAW, Sony Log, and ProRes data. Additional work included creating and exporting stills, sometimes with unique looks, for DPs using Davinci Resolve.

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  Pacific wild

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2020

  Acted as a field producer, digital imaging technician, camera assistant, and behind-the-scenes cinematographer on a large format natural history documentary filming in BC's Great Bear Rainforest. The majority of the work focused on camera prep (RED Helium Weapon) for topside, aerial, and underwater filming, as well as creative input in story development, and capturing behind-the-scenes still and motion imagery. Our crew largely worked out of a Leopard 46 catamaran as our home base.

  • Visual Communications Director

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Digital Imaging Technician, Camera Assistant, & Additional Cinematographer

    Jun 2016 - Jan 2019
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  Moonfish media inc.

  May 2021 - now

  Co-founder