eLearning and eResearch Consultant - University of Otago
Provide second level end-user support, develop help, documentation and training resources for a variety of software, including: LMS Blackboard and associate LTI tools for 1,660 courses, Echo360 Lecture Recording Cloud software with over 230,000 views, Wordpress Multisite hosting 2,400 blogs and 480 podcasting sites
Research, evaluate, maintain, upgrade, and advise on eLearning tools, including retirement of in-house system, research and advise purchase of digital media repository solution
Collaborate with IT, Training, and end users, supplying support, development, maintenance and training services
Author documentation for new systems, including screenshot and video demonstrations
2017-2018
Research Assistant - University of Otago
Assist with data processing and statistical analysis
Produce and edit graphs and visuals for motor development and disability research, published scholarly journal articles, and poster presentations
Modify images to fit statistically significant RGBa values used in MRI studies
2014-2018
Audio/Visual and Labratory Technician - University of Otago
Primary operator and technical support, for 3D Vicon Motion Capture system and laboratory
Responsible for video capture, editing, conversion, duplication, video conferencing, and graphic design requests
Administered, operated, maintained, developed, and provided support for the department's AV resources
Provide support for biomechanical and motor control teaching and research laboratories
Manage bookings, space allocation, maintenance, calibration, updating, safety and security of equipment
Produced over 120 videos for .epub book “Introduction to Sports BioMechanics”"
Produced, authored, printed over 400 DVDS yearly, in quick turn-around for student ‘Fi-zee’ dance performances
2010 - 2014
Multimedia Producer - Carnegie Museum of Art
Produced audio visual materials for galleries, interactive stations, cellphone tours, lectures, website, and film festival promotion
Filmed and archived events, seminars, in-house archival practices and essential installation footage
Filmed interviews with curators and artists discussed their exhibitions, installations, and methods
Converted the museum's acquired films and videos into digital preservation archival copies
Worked with curators to develop new media strategies for delivering info on exhibitions and acquisitions
Aided the director's vision of establishing a more transparent public art space by creating content that principally featured behind-the-scenes footage
2009 - 2010
Research Assistant - University of Pittsburgh
Assisted up to 300 patients daily with tablet computer based intake form, consent process, and questionnaires
Diplomatically facilitated the resolution of patient difficulties or complaints
Increased recruitment for chronic knee pain study from 30 patients to over 165 patients
2008 - 2009
Web coordinator, Editor, Board Member- Women in Film and Media
Created, edited, and updated content for wifmpit.com, social media sites and email campagins
Designed promotional material and graphics for the organization and its events
Acted as editor and production assistant for yearly PSA
Member of the Board for Pittsburgh chapter
2009 - 2011
Digital Media Intern - Pennsylvania League of Young Voters
Created an informational video voter guide for primary election
Assisted in distribution, including local screenings, online content, and 2500 DVDs
Researched, coordinated and organized 60 candidates for film interviews
2008
Broadcast Assistant - Chatham University
Assisted students, faculty, and staff with equipment and software, instruction, and setup
Filmed and edited university projects and events
Maintained and secured the studio, managed equipment bookings, generated media stock inventory
Cribs for Kids PSA & Instructional VideoGraphics animator, production assistant2008
Personal Projects and Achievements
NZ International Film FestivalDunedin based volunteer for events, promotion, and brochures2013
Pittsburgh Cold ReadersCo-producer and founder of monthly script reading series. Scripts by local writers, read by local actors2009-2010
Tardigrades 20min. Science film on tardigrades, rotifers, and other
microscopic organisms2007
Convergence7min. Experimental multimedia, exploring fractals and human development
2006
Stream of Consciousness8min. Screened at No Name Players’ Celebration of Women Artists2006
Confessions5min. Photo roman. Screened at No Name Players’ Celebration of Women Artists
2005
Education
B.A. Natural History Filmmaking - Chatham University
Class of 2007
Summa Cum Laude
3.96 out of 4.0 GPA
Majored in Biology and Digital Media
Thesis: 20 minute film "Tardigrades, Rotifers, and other microscopic wonders"
Dean’s List, 2004-2007
International studies at University of Otago and University Wales Trinity
Additional Coursework
Coursera
Human-Computer InteractionUC San Diego
Nov 2014
Interactive Programming in Python- Verified - Rice UniversityOct 2014
Principles of Computing- Verified - Rice UniversityOct 2015
Interactive Computer Graphics- Verified - University of Tokyo
Aug 2014
edX
International Women's Health & Human Rights Stanford
April 2015
Introduction to Linux (LFS101X)- Verified - Linux FoundationDec 2014
Open Polytechnic
National Certificate in HorticultureLevel 2Aug 2015
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa
Mauri OraLevel 2Nov 2015
He Papa TikangaLevel 3Oct 2016
Papa ReoLevel 2June 2018
Interests
Battling the daily struggle against ennui
When my nose isn't stuck in a book or I'm brain deep in an evening class, you'll find me off hiking the hills, birdwatching, or gardening. Like most of my generation, I'm an active gamer and craftster, clicking those knitting needles in anticipation at the next Steam sale.
