1998-2002 Athabasca
University, Calgary, Alberta
Master of
Distance Education
· Concentrated on computer-mediated communication, adult education, online learning, international issues and cross cultural considerations in distance education.
1995-1998 University
of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Bachelor of
Arts
1993-1995 Okanagan
University College, Kelowna,
British Columbia
General Studies
2004 Workshop
Facilitator, Calgary, Alberta
Shooting
Screens and Movies for Free
· Facilitator of two weeklong, asynchronous online workshops to introduce participants to the latest versions of ScreenHunter, Wink, and Cam Studio software. Participants build their own videos, and learn how to use them to enhance their online courses.
2002 Designate,
Banff, Alberta
ISEC
(international Symposium on Educational Conferencing)
· The Symposium has two major themes: Computer-Mediated Conferencing and Video-conferencing. Sessions dealt with current research projects and results, best practices, and community building.
2000 Designate,
Edmonton, Alberta
DET (Distance
Education and Training Conference
· Opportunities were provided for participants to see and discuss how various technologies are being applied in distance education and training.
Calgary
Zoo
, Calgary, Alberta
(September 2005 - Present)
· Coordinating approximately 650 volunteers in Special Events, Animal Care, Horticulture and Education roles, with a primary focus on education volunteers and the departments they support.
· Direct facilitation of volunteers.
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Learning Online
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In this course, students learn how to develop and practice
organization, collaboration, and computer-mediated communication skills, and
how to perform successful Internet searches.
This course offers hands-on opportunities to experience the strategies
and skills that can make online learning successful. It is part of the Faculty of Continuing Education’s Certificate
in e-Learning.
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Information Technology and
Society
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This course examines the impact of information and
communication technologies on society, individual psychology, and concepts of
knowledge from the perspective of individual, student, consumer, and
citizen. Historical, ethical and legal
implications are discussed.
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Change and Technology in
Society
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Tutor approximately 200 students enrolled in a
distance-education (web-based) course.
Responsible for facilitating discussion in web-based technology, and
answering questions regarding the course requirements, course materials,
assignments, and study techniques.
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Change and Technology in
Society
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Mark written assignments for students enrolled in Change and
Technology in Society. Answer inquiries
regarding assignments, grading, and writing techniques.
NOVA Chemicals
, Calgary, Alberta
(1999 - 2005
)
·
Designed, maintained and evaluated effectiveness of distance
education programs within Occupational Health, to include international and
cross-cultural considerations. This
includes the creation of computer-based training modules for certain programs
within Occupational Health.
·
Responsible for Intranet website development. This includes the design, implementation and
upkeep of web sites under management of NOVA Chemicals’ Occupational Health and
Product Integrity departments.
·
Responsible for the creation of training materials
pertaining to Occupational Health for facilitators, trainers, and leaders
within NOVA Chemicals on an International level. This includes the development and maintenance of manuals and
other educational materials such as brochures, pamphlets, online presentations,
etc. Included in this role is the need
to document and implement process changes, and develop reference materials)
·
Oversaw Wellness Checkpoint Program and accompanying software,
to include reporting as requested, design and upgrade of the program, software
and upgrade evaluations, and acting as the key liaison between NOVA Chemicals,
the vendor, and site contacts on a global level.
·
Integrated the Occupational Health web network with everyday
Intranet use by staff and leaders, to ensure optimal results in health and
training for NOVA Chemicals and its employees.
·
Maintained relational databases for NOVA Chemicals products
to fulfil regulatory requirements.
·
Created and maintain invoice-tracking and contract-tracking
databases.
AEA Technology / Hyprotech, Inc., Calgary, Alberta (1999 - 2000)
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Generate all software contracts for vendors of AEA
Technology / Hyprotech Inc.
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End-user support for clients regarding their software
licenses.
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Desktop support.
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Database creation using Microsoft Access for license
tracking purposes.
Canadian Pacific Railway, Calgary, Alberta (1998 - 1999)
Re/Max Real Estate (Central), Calgary, Alberta (1997 - 1998)
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HTML and HomeSite
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Internet conferencing software (NetMeeting, PlaceWare, MSN)
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Learning tools such as Web-CT, Blackboard, Cam Station
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SAP, SAP Tutor
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Windows 95, Office 97, Windows 98, Windows NT
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Microsoft Suite – Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel
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Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro
I have a variety of interests, ranging from educational pursuits (international
issues in distance education), to the outdoors (white water rafting, horseback
riding, hiking), to animal rescue. My volunteering reflects my dedication to animal rescue and wildlife
conservation.
Calgary Zoo, Calgary, Alberta (2003 - Present)
·
Participated in extensive naturalist, zoological and
taxonomical training in order to be a Docent.
As a Docent, I speak to Zoo visitors, conduct tours and special events,
and give information presentations with “bio facts” (to include pelts, skulls,
etc.) or animal demonstrations. Docents
do anything they can to network with the public and help the Zoo pass along its
message of education and wildlife conservation.
Northern Canadian Greyhound League, Calgary, Alberta (2003 - Present)
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As a foster home, I rehabilitate Greyhounds that have been
rescued from the racetrack. They are
coached through their fears, taught house manners, given basic obedience, and
adopted to a well-screened home.
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I have also participated in transports, either from the
racetrack the dogs were rescued from, or from the foster home to a waiting
adoptive home.
Animal Rescue Foundation, Calgary, Alberta (1999 - 2003)
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ARF has a yearly fundraiser calendar, featuring professional
photographs of some of our adopted dogs.
I was the Design Coordinator for the 2003 Calendar, and Coordinator for
the 2004 calendar. Involved in this
position is the coordination of a team of approximately 20 individuals for
fundraising, distribution, advertising, scheduling photographers with their
subjects, finding venue’s to showcase our photographs, liaising with the Board
of Directors, and being a spokesperson with the press.
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Participate in picking up dogs and cats from First Nation’s
Reserves around Calgary, pre-operative and post-operative care, and delivering
the animals back to their owners.
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Coordination of 15-20 volunteers at a “display store” with
cats and dogs available for adoption.
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Foster homes are critical for ARF. We rehabilitate, train, and adopt out our foster cats and dogs to
loving adoptive homes.