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 Education

 The University of Winnipeg

Bachelor of Science
  • graduated in 1984
  • double major in Biology and Physical Geography
Course work in:
  • zoology - both chordate and invertebrate
  • ecology
  • plant biology
  • soils and vegetation geography
  • geology and geomorphology
  • marine geography
  • arctic and alpine environments

 

 Red River Community College

 

Diploma in Creative Communications
  • Graduated in 1990
  • Major in Public Relations, Work Experience in Print Journalism
  • Professional project in Radio Comedy Production
Course work in:
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • Creative Writing
  • Composition and Grammar
  • Photo Journalism

 Experience

Interpretive Naturalist

Whiteshell Provincial Park (Government of Manitoba)
Fort Whyte Centre for Environmental Education

 

Whiteshell

Museum attendant at the Alf Hole Goose Sanctuary and Nutimik Museum
  • educated visiting tourists on local ecology
  • attended and fed resident flock of Giant Canada Geese
  • conducted guided nature walks
  • assisted in slide presentations and campfire talks
Fort Whyte
  • delivered programs to general public and school groups
  • conducted presentations on winter ecology and winter survival

 

 

 

 Geological Field Assistant

Manitoba Department of Energy and Mines

Noranda Exploration

Government of Manitoba

Assisted geologists with sampling programs
  • back country location of old showing using map and compass
  • trench sampling program
  • sample preparation for assay
  • operation of inflatable boats and outboard motors

Noranda

Worked in drill camp at Matthews Lake north of Yellowknife
  • conducted drill orientation testing on hard rock drills
  • sample preparation for assay
  • administration of camp inventory
  • worked with and around diamond drills, airplanes and helicopters

 

 

 Retail Photography

Sam the Cameraman

 

Sam the Cameraman

Retail sales clerk

  • sold cameras, lenses and accessories
  • managed repair accounts
  • acted as liaison between repair shop and store

 

Freelance Writer and Journalist

Contract and Web Writer

Play and sketch writer

 

Reporter and writer

  • Stonewall Argus
  • MTS Echo
  • Manitoba Co-operator
  • CBC Radio Noon

Contract writer

  • Economic Development Winnipeg
  • Canadian Museum of Nature (Ottawa)
  • Investors' Group (proofreader)

 

Performing Artist

List of experience and venues

 

Writer/actor

  • Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Edmonton Fringe Festivals
  • CBC Radio

Musician - bass guitar/acoustic guitar

  • Blues
  • Rhythm and blues
  • Celtic rock and folk
  • Country (Johnny Cash)

Memberships

  • Canadian Science Writers' Association (Director)
  • Canadian Farm Writers' Federation
  • Manitoba Farm Writers and Broadcasters Association
  • Association of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA)
  • American Federation of Musicians