Experienced writer, designer, and project manager with a keen interest in working with dynamic, forward-looking companies (including environmental and social responsibility) - small and large. I thrive on multi-tasking, teamwork, and a diversity of responsibilities.

With a multifaceted 25-year employment background in both the US and Canada, I'm comfortable working with people of all ages, circumstances, and levels of technical expertise.

Looking to bring my exceptional teamwork, project management, and communication skills to distinctive teams and challenging projects.

Particular areas of interest include assisting small and start-up businesses, creative enterprises, and individuals/firms with a strong focus on sustainability and work-life balance.

“When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.”  ~ Henry J. Kaiser

CAREER  |  EDUCATION & TRAINING  |  ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITION

EXPERIENCED: mature, reliable, self-motivated, well-rounded, client-focused, service-oriented.

CREATIVE PROFESSIONALISM: Excellent writing, graphic, and photographic abilities – from concept to delivery.

ORGANIZED: Strong innate planning and coordination skills, efficient, deadline-driven.

ADAPTABLE: Quickly absorb and integrate new skills, processes, technologies - formally trained or self-taught.

INTERPERSONAL FACILITY: Team player, strong verbal skills, experience working with people of varied ages, cultures, proficiencies.

AWARENESS: Environmentally and socially conscious.

APPLIED SKILLS: Thorough working knowledge of broad computer and internet concepts and applications as well as the print and new media industries - from content generation through pre-production to production.

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CAREER

1998-present: Lexnight Communications. Calgary, AB. Owner & Operator.

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2010-2011:Calixica. Calgary/Vancouver. Marketing & Communications Director.

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1996-1998: Self-employed. Ottawa, ON. Freelance writer.

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1995-1996: Xerox Corporation. Webster, NY. Test Manager & Systems Analyst.

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1995: Xerox Corporation. Rochester, NY. Document Solutions Specialist.

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1994-1995: Xerox Corporation. Henrietta, NY. Document Processing & Applications Team Leader.

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1992-1994: Xerox Corporation. Henrietta, NY. Digital Document Processing Specialist.

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1990-1992: Xerox Corporation. Henrietta, NY. DocuTech Imaging Specialist.

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1986-1990: Xerox Corporation. Rochester, NY. Graphic Designer & Customer Service.
1983-1994: Rochester, NY. Reprographic Operator, Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

2003-present: Environmental Management Certificate. University of Calgary, AB.
1991-1996: Technical and professional development courses. NY.
1990-1993: A.A.S. Natural Resources Conservation. Finger Lakes C.C., NY.
1984-1985: Illustration. Syracuse University, NY.
1983-1984: Fine Arts. State University of New York New Paltz, NY.

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ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITION

1991-1996: Town of Perinton Conservation Board. Perinton, NY. Board member, presenter.

1992-1994: Xerox Corporation. Henrietta, NY.  Xerox Monroe County Recycle Steering Committee.

1994: Town of Perinton Conservation Board. Perinton, NY. Board won state-wide award for excellence and innovation in land-use planning.

1993: Xerox Corporation. Henrietta, NY. Award for achieving first nationwide digital distributed print production.

1992: Xerox Corporation. Henrietta, NY. Award for exemplary initiative, commitment and professionalism.