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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