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Experience

  • 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
    • 2006 - 2007

Skills

  • Computer
  • Multimedia
  • Production Kit
  • Mad Science
  • • Windows / Mac / Linux
  • • Microsoft Office Suite
  • • Final Cut Pro Suite
  • • Vicon Nexus and Eclipse
  • • Adobe Production and Design
  • (Premiere, After Effects, Encore, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
  • • HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, FTP
  • • CMS: Wordpress Multisite
  • • Python
  • • LMS: Blackboard, Moodle
  • • Video editing
  • • Live streaming
  • • Motion graphics
  • • Animation
  • • Transcoding/Encoding
  • • Dvd Authoring
  • • Digital media archival
  • • Creative Commons / Copyright
  • • Graphic Design
  • • Web design
  • • Website content management
  • • Photography
  • • Motion capture and cleanup
  • • Vicon Bonita T20 cameras
  • • Basler high speed cameras
  • • Studio lighting / rigging
  • • Sound recording / audio mixing
  • • Greenscreen
  • • Data acquisition / management
  • • A/D acquisition / conversion
  • • EMG / Wireless EMG
  • • Forceplates
  • • Stimulators
  • • Dataloggers
  • • Microscopy
  • • ASL Eyetracking
  • • 3D Printing: Makerbox, Upbox

Projects

  • Graphic, Web, Marketing and Design
    • Foster, Adoptive Families, and Friends of Memphis Logo design 2015
    • O-Taiko Japanese Drummers of Dunedin Banner design 2015
    • Writeline Inc. Website designer and content manager 2015
    • Sandwich Zine Web designer and coordinator, marketing, and contributing artists 2009-2014
    • Neighborhood Narratives film colaborationDesigned marketing materials, bus ads, posters, DVD art 2008
    • Right + Left Brain, LLCIntern, design logos and press materials for local start-ups2009
  • Post Production
    • Motorsport Elite Academy, NZ Academy of SportEditor, Compilation videos for NZ Academy of Sport2011-2014
    • Excellence in Sport, Academy OtagoEditor, Compilation videos for Academy Otago2012-2014
    • Crisis Center North PSAEditor for PSA, the center assists victims of domestic violence2010
    • Afrika Yetu's Drum TalkEditor, 5 and 10 min marketing video, 1 min PSA2009
    • Channel 138Editor, Animator, 48Hour FilmFest2008
  • Production
    • Mercury in TunaScript supervisor2009
    • MombiesProduction assistant2008
    • Grindhogs DayProduction assistant, assistant editor2008
    • Cribs for Kids PSA & Instructional VideoGraphics animator, production assistant2008
  • Personal Projects and Achievements
    • NZ International Film FestivalDunedin based volunteer for events, promotion, and brochures 2013
    • Pittsburgh Cold ReadersCo-producer and founder of monthly script reading series. Scripts by
            local writers, read by local actors
      2009-2010
    • Tardigrades 20min. Science film on tardigrades, rotifers, and other microscopic organisms 2007
    • Convergence7min. Experimental multimedia, exploring fractals and human development 2006
    • Stream of Consciousness8min. Screened at No Name Players’ Celebration of Women Artists 2006
    • 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 University Oct 2014
    • Principles of Computing- Verified - Rice University Oct 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 Foundation Dec 2014
  • Open Polytechnic
    • National Certificate in HorticultureLevel 2 Aug 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.
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