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Damon is...

• Highly creative and artistically adept across multiple disciplines.
• Experienced in webdesign, creative writing, theatre, radio and film.
• Equipped for in depth conceptual and thematic strategizing.
• Positive and personable; working easily in collaboration or independently.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator, with teaching experience, 'A's on persuasive essays, and awards for creative writing and visual art.
• Versed in HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL and Actionscript.
• Looking for a job where he can be creative, find solutions to challenging problems and work toward high standards with a skilled team of creative people.

Education

Fanshawe College

Advanced Interactive Media

• Topics covered: Object Oriented and MVC Programming, Flex Framework, Interface Design, PHP, Actionscript, Web and Mobile Application Development
• 4.2 cumulative GPA.
• Thesis Application 'Sanguine' selected as semi-finalist in 2011 Diabetes Mine Design Competition.
• London Life Fanshawe College IABC Award for Academic Excellence in Advanced Multimedia Design.

Multimedia Design and Production

• Topics covered: HTML, CSS, Graphic Design and Photo Editing, Actionscript, SQL, PHP, Javascript, 3D modelling/animation, Editing and compositing in After Effects, Digital Photography.
• 4.2 Cumulative GPA and Dean's Honour Roll in all terms.

McMaster University

Honours B.A. in English and Theatre & Film

• Completed courses in literature, cultural studies, and theories and practices of theatre and performance.
• Developed keen critical thinking, research and writing skills.
• Collaborated effectively on group academic projects and public performances.
• President's Award (entrance average 95+) and President's Honour roll all 4 years.

Experience

Designer/Developer

Ctrl+Shift+Web

• Freelance web and design work.
• Developed websites, logos, posters and event programmes.
• Communicated with clients to determine best fit with their ideas.
• Worked with PHP and CSS developing cusomized wordpress themes, designed promotional materials for print and web.

Customer Service Representative

Transcom

• Telephone cable billing and technical support for Comcast.
• Supported even irate customers with knowledge and sympathy.
• Often chosen for floor support: assisting other agents solve complex issues and taking supervisor calls.

Standard Patient

Various Health Education Organizations

• Acted as a standard patient simulator in secure, professional exams.
• Coached medical students on personal and clinical aspects of physical exams.
• Worked for Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board, CEHPEA, and Shulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Writer/Director/Creator “Nailing the Hammer”

Productive Smog

• Collaborated closely with two other fourth year students to conceptualize, write and present a relevant, theme-based play.
• Presented originally as part of McMaster School of the Arts Honours Performance Series, and remounted for the 2007 Hamilton Fringe Festival due to popularity.
• Initial performance drew largest audiences of the series, received grade of A+, and won 8 "Drammie" awards (including Best Show, Best Original Script and Best Use of Multimedia).
• Remount was best attended show of 2007 Hamilton Fringe Festival.

Host, Producer, Engineer, Programmer

“The Slipstream” on CFMU 93.3

• Programmed playlists; operated technical equipment (mixer, phone, mics) on community radio show.
• Maintained vibrant, professional and informative on-air personality.
• Designed and regularly updated website and podcast.

Teaching Assistant

McMaster School of the Arts

• Designed lessons and lead two 25 student tutorial groups for introductory theatre course.
• Facilitated discussion and explained key practical and theoretical concepts in an engaging, entertaining manner.
• Graded presentations and over 100 papers, providing thorough constructive commentary.
• Worked closely with professor and other TAs to ensure consistency of grading and comprehension.

Other Experience

• Performed in several plays and short films in Hamilton and London (2003–Present)
• Assisted teaching drama to grades 3 through 6 at London Waldorf School. (2005–07)
• Volunteered with Macycle co-op, helping to repair bicycles. (2007)
• Wrote music reviews for blogcritics.com and McMaster Silhouette. (2004–07)
• Provided respite through weekly social support of special needs individual. (2004–06)
• Elected 3rd year Rep of McMaster Society for Theatre+Film and the Performing Arts. (2005–06)
• Volunteer, Dispatcher McMaster Student Union Student Walk Home Attendant Team. (2003–05)

Interests

Interface design, web design and coding, independent music and cinema, theatre and performance, photography, cycling, creative and nonfiction writing.