Employment & Experience
Email Development
Email Developer • AIR MILES® Reward Program | Loyalty One
Apr–Jun 2013 • Sept 2014–Jan 2018
- completed Epsilon responsive-email training
- coded responsive email campaigns by applying creative CSS solutions
- translation of Photoshop files into email-ready HTML
- familiarity with Litmus testing
Front End Developer & Designer
Web Developer • I & J Ideations, BevLab
Sept 2014 (Contract)
- built a survey app. and generated visualizations from collected data
- used the Laravel framework and D3.js library
Lead Developer & Designer • Name Withheld
Nov 2013 (Contract)
- lead developer and designer on a website
- used Angular JS for content filtering
- site refactored in August 2014 to use the Laravel framework
Front End Developer & Web Editor • Informa Canada
Aug–Nov 2013 (Contract)
- one month contract extended to four months, to finalize brochure websites
- updated web content as required
- worked with CodeIgniter MVC PHP framework
- version control with Git through the GitHub for Windows GUI
- project management with Asana
Web Developer • The Works Design
Jul 2013 (Contract)
- code editing to finalize the launch of PHP/JS brochure websites
Web Content Management Specialist • AGF
Jan–Apr 2013 (Contract)
- assisted in the migration of AGF's website properties from their Rythmix CMS to new Cascade Server CM
Banner Ad Designer • Well.ca
May 2012 (Contract)
- completed web banner ads to requested specifications
- project management through Asana
WordPress Expertise
WordPress Specialist • Momus.ca
Sept-Oct 2014 (Contract)
- code editing and theme modification
- implemented designer’s vision within a commercial WordPress theme
through customization
- initial server set-up and website launch
WordPress Specialist • Bayard Presse, Owl Magazine
Aug 2014 (Contract)
- WordPress page specific responsive web code editing
- MailChimp integration
WordPress Specialist • H2 Central
Jul 2014 (Contract)
- code editing and WordPress management for select corporate clients
WordPress Specialist & Designer • The Village Pharmacy
Jun 2014 (Contract)
- code editing and theme modification
- server set up and website launch
- banner ads
WordPress Specialist • The Toughest Fight
May 2012 (Contract)
- implemented designer’s vision within a commercial WordPress theme
through customization and modification
Editor / Developer / Administrator • Goodreads.ca
2004–2009
- site administrator and editor for mailing list and blog
- used Dadamail for the email list
- web presence between 2005-07 was a self-built blog using PHP/MySQL
- moved site to WordPress in 2007
- (domain name was sold in 2013; site archived)
Other Web & Digital
Blogger • BlogTo.com
2005
- arts coverage and social commentary
Digital Assistant • The Burston Gallery
2003–2005
- design of invites and fliers
- designed, built and maintained website while it was active
- maintained gallery email list using Dadamail software
- provided admin. support including mail processing and drafting of documents
Office Jobs
Admin. Assistant • Name Withheld
Feb 2010–Apr 2011
- admin. support to a team of ten
- processed mail and faxes
- answered phones, directed calls reception relief when required
- scheduled meetings, took minutes coordinated transportation
- managed petty cash ($250) and a TTC token allowance
Bilingual Legal Appointments Clerk •
Min. of the Attorney General
Aug 2008–May 2009
- first level processing of Commissioner for Taking Affidavits & Notary applications
- contacted applicants to resolve outstanding issues
Pre-Authorized Payment Officer • TD Bank Visa
Sept 2006–Sept 2007
- programmed pre-authorized payments for clients
- processed card upgrades
Other
Board of Directors, MCIS
2004–2006
- member of the marketing committee
- worked to revitalized the organization's brand
- initiated RFP for new website ahead of re-brand launch in late 2006
2002–2005
- helped program the exhibition schedule
- website maintenance
- initiated changes to the governing structure
Multi-Disciplinary Artist
1999–Present
- I have worked independently and with collectives
- my practice varies from painting to conceptual projects
Skill Set
Command Line: Bash, Oh my ZSH!, shell sripting
Front End: HTML5, CSS3, JS, JQuery, Sass, Node, Yeoman, Gulp, Git/Github
Familiar with Angular & React
Back End: PHP, MySql
MVC Frameworks: Laravel, CodeIgniter
Text Editors: Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code, Atom
CMS: WordPress, Drupal
Data Science: Python 3 & Jupyter Notebooks
Design: Responsive Design, Balsamiq, Adobe CS
○ Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premiere
General: Python
Audio & Video: basic video editing, basic audio editing/podcast production
Experience with FileMaker Pro
I speak & read French | « Je lis et parle Français »
- rated a “high intermediate” speaker
Lectures, Talks, Interviews
- Talking Stats 1: Artists, Hart House, Toronto (Nov 17 2010)
- Morality as a Form of Idealism, Trampoline Hall, Toronto (Mar 12 2007)
- The Critic Speaks panel participant, Gallery 1313, Toronto (Feb 26 2007)
- Instant Coffee on Visual Voice, CIUT 89.5 FM, U of T (Mar 20 2003)
- Talk to participant of AGO’s education program, Toronto (Nov 15 2002)
- Artist Talk, Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD, Halifax (Feb 17 1999)
Grants & Awards
- Inaugural & eponymous Timothy Comeau Award, Mammalian Diving Reflex (2008)
- Award of Excellence, Pine Ridge Arts Council 8th Annual Juried Exhibition (2006)
- Emerging Artist Grant, Ontario Arts Council (2004)
- Exhibition Assistance Grant, Ontario Arts Council (2001)
Publications
DeCentre: Concerning Artist-Run Culture • YYZ Books (2008)
Web-Based Temporal Projects
Memberships
Exhibition History
Solo
| 2005 • Aug 1 – 31 | Postcard Drawings | Saatchel Gallery, Toronto |
| 2003 • Feb 16 – 28 | Music for Lawyers | Zsa Zsa Gallery, Toronto |
| 2001 • Jul 9 – Aug 5 | Parks Canada or the Technonaissance? | Zsa Zsa Gallery, Toronto |
| 1999 • Mar 8 – 27 | Come See how bad I used to draw | The Khyber, Halifax |
| 1999 • Feb 15 – 20 | Ardeches | Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax |
| 1999 • Feb 2 – 21 | Selections from Archeaology | The Khyber, Halifax |
Group
| 2012 • Dec 12 – 29 | Preoccupation | The Gladstone, Toronto |
| 2012 • Apr 26 | Spectrum; Sheridan Web Design Grad Show | Mosaic Communications, Toronto |
| 2010 • Dec 28 – Jan 4 2011 | Sketchivus for the Restivus | The Gladstone, Toronto |
| 2008 • Oct 16 – Nov 17 | NVRNMNT: Communicating Sustainability | U of T Sustainability Office, Toronto |
| 2006 • Nov 3 – Dec 2 | Pine Ridge Arts Council 8th Annual Juried Art Exhibition | McLean Community Centre, Ajax |
| 2005 • Aug 5 – 15 | Pot Modern | Zsa Zsa Gallery, Toronto |
| 2004 • Jul 8 – 31 | Electric Eye | Sis Boom Bah, Toronto |
| 2004 • Apr 15 – 25 | Centre of Attention | tete-a-tete projects |
| 2004 • Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Re:<o><o> | Access Artist Run Centre, Vancouver |
| 2003 • Dec 4 – 24 | The X Show | The Burston Gallery |
| 2003 • October | Stencils seemed like the right thing to do | Printed Matter NYC |
| 2003 • Aug – Oct | Instant Coffee Project – The Urban Disco Trailer | Toronto • NYC |
| 2003 • Aug 16 – 29 | The Michael Jackson Project | Zsa Zsa, Toronto |
| 2003 • July 8 – Aug 31 | Buy Sellf:Import/Export (Instant Coffee) | Fonderie Darling, Montreal |
| 2003 • May 15 | Art Metropole's Instant Gratification | Christopher Cutts Gallery, Toronto |
| 2003 • Apr 26 – 28 | Fool Hearted Gala | The Khyber, Halifax |
| 2003 • Apr 5 – 6 | Fools | Florence St Projects, Toronto |
| 2003 • Jan 8 – 26 | Raw/Beauty | Saint John Arts Centre, St. John |
| 2003 • Jan 2 – 15 | Instant Coffee January Show | Zsa Zsa Gallery, Toronto |
| 2002 • Dec 21 – 2002 | If I had a Hi-Fi: Mercer Union Member's Show | Mercer Union, Toronto |
| 2002 • Oct – Dec | Caffeine Screens: The Instant Coffee Screensaver Project [CD-ROM] | Instant Coffee |
| 2002 • Oct 18 – Nov 2 | Small World Show | Sis Boom Bah, Toronto |
| 2002 • Oct 11 – Nov 9 | Instant Coffee: The Urban Disco Trailer + Everyone | Helen Pitt Gallery, Vancouver |
| 2002 • Aug 13 – 18 | Gallery LeDeco | Tokyo, Japan |
| 2002 • July 17 – 28 | Don’t Fear the Reaper | Gallery 1313, Toronto |
| 2002 • May 31 – Jun 6 | Instant Coffee Photo Show | Instant Coffee – Urban Disco Trailer, Toronto |
| 2001 • Nov 24 – Dec 1 | A Level One Year Anniversary Show | A Level Gallery, Toronto |
| 2001 • November | T-Shirt Show | Instant Coffee Project |
| 2001 • May 25 – 27 | Overtime@Workplace | Instant Coffee Workplace |
| 2001 • Feb 7 – 27 | Code | Gallery 1313, Toronto |
| 1999 • Apr 20 – 24 | 50 Ways to Leave your Lover: NSCAD Grad Show | Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax |
| 1999 • Feb 8 – 27 | 1999 Members Exhibition | The Khyber, Halifax |
| 1999 • Jan 18 – 23 | The 6thAnnual NSCAD Juried Drawing Exhibition | Anna Leonowens Gallery, Halifax |
| 1998 • Dec 7 – 12 | Printed Matter Group Show | The Khyber, Halifax |
| 1998 • May 11 – 30 | Pot of Gold Group Show & Sale | The Khyber, Halifax |
| 1996 • Nov 21 – Dec 12 | Faculty, Alumni, Students & Staff (FASS) Exhibition | Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, Halifax |
| 1995 • Nov 24 – Dec 17 | Faculty, Alumni, Students & Staff (FASS) Exhibition | Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, Halifax |
| 1995 • Jan 11 – 29 | Faculty, Alumni, Students & Staff (FASS) Exhibition | Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, Halifax |
Education
Degrees & Certificates
latin language certificate
2015 – 2016 | University of Toronto
Toronto ON
- Continuing Education language course
ontario college post graduate certificate • web design
2011 – 2012 | Sheridan College
Oakville ON
- online marketing, branding, web design, editorial, advertising, typography
bfa • fine arts
1996 – 1999 | Nova Scotia College of Art & Design
Halifax NS
- painting, printmaking, art history, drawing
ba • humanities
1993 – 1998 | Saint Mary's University
Halifax NS
- anthropology, comparative religion
Continuing Education
Jan – Feb 2018 | Latin Level 5
University of Toronto
Sept – Dec 2017 | Foundations of Data Science
University of Toronto
Workshops
- Ink Making Workshop • Oakville Galleries ( 2018)
- Learning Analytics • Bitmaker (Sept 2017)
- React Fundamentals • HackerYou (Feb 2017)
- A very basic Introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (Jan 2015)
- 3D Printing Certification • Toronto Public Library (Jun 2014)
- Web Apps in Modern Javascript (Nov 2012)
- Processing for iPhone (Oct 2012)
- Generative Art & Processing (Mar 2011)
Mindfulness Training
- The Way of the Consciousness Explorer (Autumn 2013)
- Meditation in Everyday Life (Feb 2011)
- The Art of Being Human, Shambhala Training Level I (Jan 2011)