Leadership Experience

Leadership Team member, Lynnwood School

Jasper Place Catchment video projects lead, Edmonton Public Schools

Cardboard Challenge (STEM) Committee member

Mathematics Committee member

Educational Technology Lead working group member

Canadian Science Teachers Association Summer Conference presenter

Makerspace (STEM) design and build co-lead

Professional Experience

06/2019 - Present

Founder, Video Pop

  • Write, produce, film and edit high-quality video productions for a variety of industries (primarily in the Educational sphere)
  • Help brands to better understand their corporate stories and to share their identities with their audience
  • Actively use the Lean Business Model to craft highly effective segment messaging

07/2015 - Present

Co-founder, Ninja Plans

  • Generated 1.3M page views from 147,000+ visitors with zero ad spend
  • Designed and developed an industry-specific platform for managing educational content, including subscription-based servicing
  • Client support and data management lead specialist

08/2012 - Present

Teacher, Edmonton Public Schools

  • Design and deliver instructional content aligned to provincial curricula
  • Provide educational leadership to colleagues
  • Train pre-service teachers to work more effectively in the classroom
  • Consult with parents, administrative staff and community stakeholders to build stronger and more sustainable relationships

10/2017 - 04/2018

Learning Facilitator, University of Alberta

  • Consulted with pre-service teachers and university professors on assessment practices and educational technology

06/2011 - 02/2012

Specialist, Apple

  • Provided world-class customer service to customers
  • Facilitated consumer learning related to new product purchases
  • Provided triage support for a variety of Apple product issues

06/2002 - 08/2007

IT Manager, Shippers Supply Inc.

  • Manages a small team charged with supporting the technology needs of 13 branches across western Canada

Unique Skills

Frontend development (PHP, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript)

Google for Education certified

Graphic design (full Adobe CC suite)

Video production (Blackmagic, DaVinci Resolve)

Copywriting

SEO/analytical implementation and digestion (Google Analytics certified)

UI/UX design

Education

2012

Bachelor's of Education (B.Ed.), University of Alberta

Awards and Achievements