My career has led me to gain tangible obscure multidisciplinary experiences.My special talents include “Getting it done” & removing perceived barriers through research, direct and honest consultations. I love to share information to help empower people to move forward on projects.
Making good decisions
Good decisions lead to a full life. ex. “OH LOOK A MUSHROOM! Is this really a Chanterelle Mushroom?” Research + Spore print = MMMm Delicious mildly apricot tasting golden wonders. Yes there is risk but there’s also incredible gratification. This is how I approach all projects and working with people.
Grant writing
-Over 12 years experience of operational grant & report writing at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.
-Successful Trillium applications include Capital grant for accessibility renovations & Seed Grant funding for accessible programming development
Strategic planning
-Developing achievable strategic planning with tangible goals for both artists and organizations including capacity building, accessibility, financial stability, outreach.
Studio fabrication & material knowledge
I have 30 years of experience with fabrication within an interdisciplinary arts practice that includes sculpture, painting, drawing, hand lettering, wet lab photography, graphic design, video, machinima, audio art, game art, sewing, knitting, quilting, mold making, building maquettes, electronics & circuit building, interface building, game development, animation, stop motion puppet building and more. Yes, this is for real.
Technical, computation, coding & reverse engineering
I worked as a sys admin for 8 years, and was deeply invested in reverse engineering software, hardware and systems. I have a solid background in networking, server side scripting, coding, hand coding html, website design, front end software like the adobe suite, dragonframe, hand built circuits, coding for art sake.
Teaching & Workshops
I love to teach workshops. I also love curriculum development. I’m mainly focusing on one on one instruction, or small group instruction. I’ve taught at 5 different universities as a sessional instructor for over 20 years in studio production classes. I was invited to teach workshops in the UAE, for ISEA, at ACAD, and for the TDSB.
Networking
If I don’t have the skillset, I do have the connections to people who do. These are either people I have worked with directly or can refer you to. This is usually included in an info booking session. (30 minutes)
Please email for availability and rates.