Geek Oracle is a full-service web, social media agency that embraces innovative technologies and forward-thinking business practices to provide effective digital marketing and enterprise technology solutions.

Started the company from its inception with two partners, building an admirable client base in North America. Directly or indirectly involved in all activities of the agency. Clients have included Pepsi, Mercedes-Benz, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Toyota, and Castrol.

• Web development, Branding, Marketing, Design (including print, animation, and motion graphics) and Administration across multiple hosting environments; information communication and design architecture; writing copy; mapping out microsites and large-scale websites; on-site location video shooting, post-production & compression.
• Transitioned clients from proprietary software to open-source software (e.g. WordPress), when desired, saving them thousands in operating costs
• Provided client technical support and in-person/online training and problem-solving, including technical specification documentation
• Client-focused proposals that stay ahead of trends, including development and incorporation of ADOA- and CASL-adherent sites
• Managed of day-to-day operations such as interviewing, hiring, training and outsourcing of personnel; budget and finance planning/management; project management using multiple systems including Asana & Basecamp

Evolusent (formerly Web Impact) provided Enterprise solutions to major corporations and governmental agencies.

Began as web designer but quickly promoted when digital video filming, editing and special effects abilities became apparent. Clients have included Honeywell, Hockey Canada and Cottage Life.

• Managed the Development team in the creation of audio and video projects aligned with the objectives of corporate clients, from the initial creative direction of concept design to the final video production
• Designed and maintained corporate websites, including the full back-end software (i.e. Prism) for content and video management
• Key role in change management and optimization efforts, transitioning software platforms from ColdFusion to PHP; results included agency savings of $35,000 annually
• Planned and oversaw the building of a Chroma key studio for in-house and client A/V projects
• Trained clients for independence in numerous subjects, from website updating and personalization to general and project-specific software use (e.g. Photoshop)

Osgoode Hall Law School provides students with a superior legal education. They do this through an innovative, experiential and relevant curriculum, globally renowned faculty who are thought leaders in their fields, and a welcoming and inclusive academic community.

I was promoted from Glendon to Osgoode Hall Law School to provide similar support as a web designer. I would also cover for the support team as well as helped run a lecture streaming program.

• Designed Osgoode Hall Law School internal and external websites in HTML and Flash
• Developed and designed the Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association website, including online donor submissions
• Partnered with the Osgoode Communications Manager to ensure annual site redesign supported recruitment goals
• Other key projects included websites for: the International Association of Consumer Law; the Innocence Project; and the Osgoode Professional Development/Continuing Legal Education
• Assisted with the school’s electronic flat-screen bulletin board (updated online)
• Delivered training sessions for faculty, staff and students in general computer use and on QuickPlace and Macromedia Contribute
• Executed a portable streaming project that recorded class sessions using laptops

Glendon offers a university education unique in Canada – and indeed beyond – for its combination of quality academic offerings, campus experience, and commitment to bilingualism.

Severed as web master for several websites. Designed websites and student portals in English and French. Provided tech support to students and faculty.

• Designed and maintained the Glendon Campus bilingual website and Intranet
• Designed and programmed major Flash presentations used by Glendon recruitment staff at major university fairs across Canada
• Served as an administrator for Lotus Notes, Domino and Quickplace

Over the past 50 years, Centennial College has transformed itself from a local community college to a worldly institution, with a presence in countries like China, India, South Korea and Brazil.

I worked on a distributed learning course website for nurses as well as provided tech support to the students who were taking the course.

• Worked on distributed learning website which included bleeding edge Flash technology.
• Provided tech support to students and faculty.
• Performed over the phone support for distance learning students.