Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Creative problem solver who has consistently applied knowledge and skills in writing, online technology, personal computer hardware and software, and digital imaging to enhance productivity and delivery of information for students, staff, and faculty in a university environment.
- Strong editorial and writing skills demonstrated by position as research assistant for published book and numerous articles written for an online youth marketing newsletter.
- Personable educator in a wide variety of subjects with experience ranging from young children to adults.
- Goal-driven performer who has a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new environments.
- Proven track record of community engagement demonstrated through extra-curricular involvement and volunteerism.
- Strong record of client support and education demonstrated through the provision of comprehensive support to web hosting clients of varying levels of technical expertise and the delivery of technology demonstrations at academic conferences.
EDUCATION
Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, ON
Bachelor of Arts, Religion and Culture December 2006
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Pathways to Education Kitchener, ON
Program Facilitator – Specialty Mentoring September 2009 – present
Responsible for the development of mentoring opportunities and for high school students. Ensure ongoing communication with programming partners, collaborate with staff members on student engagement in after-school programming from a variety of sources and develop effective communication routines.
Perpetual Hosting Waterloo, ON
President Sept 2002 – present
Managed domain registration and hosting of over 60 websites; responsible for installation and configuration of Perl scripts; provided general technical assistance to customers; assessed needs of clients and provided customized online solutions.
Freelance Consultant Sept 2001 – present
Web & graphic design: created high-quality websites, promotional posters, flyers, pamphlets CD inserts and advertisements as per client specifications; digital media: provided solutions for academic usage of digital media; copy editor; writer; transcriptionist for research interviews (110 wpm).
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
The Centre for International Governance Innovation Waterloo, ON
Community Content Producer October 2007 – February 2009
Promoted and updated the website for CIGI Online and several international governance communities within the Community Project Management department. Ensured accessibility of information on websites and implemented improvements.
The Foundation for Teaching Economics Various locations
Program Coordinator June 2002 – Aug 2007
Coordinated daily logistics with respect to experiential training sessions including budgeting and scheduling; supervised students and delivered leadership curriculum in both small and large group settings; adapted quickly to the needs of the program at numerous different venues including Emory University, Cornell University, San Francisco University, University of Colorado, University of Texas San Antonio, University of Hawaii and the College of Wooster.
The Dean Group – Research in Motion – Facilities Department Waterloo, ON
Facilities and Security Administrator through the Dean Group March – June 2007
Reviewed North American security requests and issued appropriate access to various sites; produced security access cards for employees; responded to security inquiries; assisted in writing an employee manual.
Christie Digital Systems – Purchasing Department Waterloo, ON
Temporary Contract Worker through the Dean Group Feb 2007
Reviewed and entered purchase orders into database; produced purchasing forecasts for buyers.
Wilfrid Laurier University – Faculty of Graduate Studies Waterloo, ON
Research Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies April 2004 – Jan 2007
Provided digital imaging support, including digitizing video, organizing film clips, and producing DVDs for conference presentations; developed solution to ensure that film database was portable and easily accessible; conducted research on biblical art and created database to organize digital images; proofread manuscript and compiled film index for Jesus of Hollywood, by Adele Reinhartz and published by Oxford University Press.
Wilfrid Laurier University – Junior Undergraduate Multidisciplinary Program Waterloo, ON
Leadership Coordinator & Photographer April 2006 – June 2006
Developed leadership curriculum for an adolescent audience; supervised a staff of 3; photographed students throughout their experience at the camp.
JUMP Ambassador April 2004 – June 2005
Supervised students aged 10-13 at an overnight academic camp; initiated production of CD keepsake for schools; developed highly interactive activities for students; provided technological solutions to many aspects of the camp, including slideshows and dances.
Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications Waterloo, ON
Online Production Manager May 2005 – May 2006
Proposed, initiated, deployed and managed the online edition of The Cord Weekly at www.cordweekly.com; provided technical support for all employees and volunteers; managed wiki and blogs; developed procedures for management and archiving of digital images for staff photographers.
Wilfrid Laurier University – Faculty of Social Work Waterloo, ON
Transcriptionist May 2004 – Sept 2007
Transcribed interview tapes for numerous projects within the Faculty of Social Work at a ratio of 1:3 and average speed of 110 wpm; maintained confidentiality of information.
Wilfrid Laurier University – Religion and Culture Department Waterloo, ON
Videographer & Faculty Assistant Sept 2003 – April 2004
Recorded undergraduate and graduate Religion and Culture courses for archival purposes; assisted faculty in preparing class material.
Wilfrid Laurier University – Junior Acting Studio Waterloo, ON
Instructor July 2003 – Aug 2005
Delivered lessons in basic dramatic methods and history of Elizabethan England (2003); Ancient Rome (2004); and medieval Europe (2005); supervised students aged 7-12; developed and supervised final performance; initiated production of CD memory book to be distributed to students.
KidsAbility Waterloo, ON
Faculty Assistant Summer 2003
Worked with special needs children to develop an artistic performance at the conclusion of the day camp; assisted faculty member and staff in development of plot and script; stage-managed the final performance.
The Scholars Educational Consultants Waterloo, ON
President April 2002 – Sept 2004
Awarded entrepreneurial grant from the Government of Ontario; developed and successfully implemented business plan for tutoring services; trained and supervised a staff of 5 tutors.
The Corporation of the Town of Markham Markham, ON
Water Safety Instructor / Lifeguard 2000-2001
Educated infants, children and young adults in water safety and swimming techniques; ensured the safety of swimmers during public swimming sessions; acted as a liaison between Markham Aquatics and the parents of students.
Tutor 1998 – 2003
Tutored young adults in the areas of science, geography, English, Religion and Culture, and Latin.
SELECTED EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, ON
Founding Chair, Arts Students’ Advancement Program Sept 2005 – May 2006
Hired and supervised 20 student representatives; managed an operating budget of $150,000; developed a policy and governance manual for the general operation of the fund and the distribution of grants for students.
Chair, Students’ Arts Council Sept 2003 – Sept 2005 Chaired a council of undergraduate department representatives from the Faculty of Arts; served as official representative of Faculty of Arts students to the university community; established a student-funded and student-operated grant fund.
Undergraduate Senator, Wilfrid Laurier University Senate June 2003 – Sept 2005
Represented the interests of undergraduate students to the university Senate; represented student interests on numerous Senate subcommittees including Student Appeals, Senate Academic Planning, Student Appeals, and Information Technologies; served on Student Services Advisory Committees for the Chaplains Office and Career Services.
CD Yearbook Coordinator / Webmaster, Laurier International Friendship Exchange Sept 2003 – April 2005
Created a CD yearbook for international students containing over 10,000 pictures; managed website and bulletin board for international students.
Director of Advertising, Wilfrid Laurier University Physics and Computing Club Sept 2002 – April 2003
Created promotional materials to recruit new members; assisted in management of club website; initiated innovative photo e-mail project to expand mailing list to 400 people.
House Council President, Willison Hall Sept 2001 – April 2002
Chaired a committee of 18 members for residence programming.
VOLUNTEERISM
World University Service of Canada Canada
Cyclist / Fundraiser Dec 2005 – Sept 2006
Initiated and completed a two-person 72-day, 7,000 km, cross-Canada bike tour to raise funds for bicycle ambulances in Malawi, Africa; created and managed www.bikeacrosscanada.ca, which integrated blogs, audio, video and Google Maps functionality.
Students On Ice Antarctica
Chaperone Dec 2005 – Jan 2006
Assisted with the supervision of secondary school students on an expedition to Antarctica; responsible for compiling pictures and diary entries from students to be posted on website.
DECA Ontario Toronto, ON
Event Judge 2003 – 2006
Assisted as a case study judge for secondary school business marketing competitions; provided feedback to students on presentations.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Canadian University Press
Best Design – John H. McDonald Student Journalism Award 2007
Awarded for excellence in newspaper presentation – special edition cover design of The Cord Weekly (shared with Brandon Currie).
Markham Fair
T. Hurley Trophy 2005
Awarded for best black & white photographic print. Markham, ON
Various 2005, 2006
All award-winning photos may be viewed at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonshim/sets/1140858/
Wilfrid Laurier University
Sally Jefferson Awards in Religion and Culture 2003, 2004, 2006
Awarded for the most promising first-year student (2003); best undergraduate essay, “Split the Blog, E-faith is there: The blogger as mediator of religious experience” (2004); and outstanding service to the university and community by an undergraduate student (2006).
President Marsden Scholarship 2004
Awarded to a strong student who best exemplifies the mission of Wilfrid Laurier University.
Ross and Doris Dixon Special Needs Volunteer Award 2004
Awarded to student volunteers who have helped to create a positive environment for students with special needs.
Tiger Brand Knitting Company Scholarship 2003
Awarded for substantial involvement in university and community activities.
Best Undergraduate Presentation 2003
Awarded the best undergraduate presentation at the Wilfrid Laurier University Interdisciplinary Arts Conference, “I cam, I blog, I conquer: Youth, the Internet and Identity.”
The Institute for Humane Studies
Foundations of Liberty Summer Seminar 2003
Selected to attend the Foundations of Liberty Seminar at Princeton University. Princeton, NJ
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Religion and film;
- Religion and the internet;
- Religion and ritual in online virtual worlds;
- New media theory;
- Contemporary rites of passage of North American adolescents;
- Technology and identity;
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
American Academy of Religion – Eastern International Conference May 2005
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Paper title: “Playing Dead: Memorials in Second Life.”
4th International Conference on Media, Religion and Culture August 2004
Louisville, Kentucky
Paper title: “Getting a Life Online: Metaverses, Ritual, and Sacred Space.”
2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Arts Conference March 2004
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Paper title: “Til Disconnection Do We Part: The Wedding Ritual in Second Life.”
Strive Leadership Conference April 2003
Markham District High School, Markham Ontario
Keynote address: “Volunteering and having fun.”
Interdisciplinary Arts Conference March 2003
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Paper title: “I cam, I blog, I conquer: Youth, the Internet and Identity.”
Public Seminar Presentation February 2003
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Presentation topic: “Find the needle in the world’s largest haystack: effective research on the Internet”
PUBLICATIONS
Youthography Megaphone – http://www.youthography.com
I dream on two wheels – biking across Canada for AIDS Sept 15, 2006
Out-of-the-ordinary adventures March 31, 2006
The Micro-Celebrities of the Internet April 23, 2004
Blogs, dogs and lattés: How weblogs are changing the landscape of the Internet Feb 20, 2003
From Agnosticism to Zen– where do we stand with religion? Dec 19, 2003
PRESS
The Record (Waterloo Region) June 29th, 2006
Featured in “Me Media ramps up with video.”
Numerous Publications Summer, 2006
Featured in numerous publications for cross-Canada bike tour.
Full list available online: http://www.bikeacrosscanada.ca/mediaroom.php
Ping – Youthography February, 2005
Featured in a youth trend report on online virtual worlds.
The Louisville Courier Journal September 4th, 2004
Featured in “Conference looks at how religions colors entertainment, culture.”
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND INTEREST
Experience
- Familiar with web hosting environments; capable of setting up local area networks; installing drivers; extensive experience in teaching allows me to simplify complicated concepts to troubleshoot technical problems.
- General skills: 110 wpm typing speed; can quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar software environments.
- Knowledge of: Modems, hubs, routers, Ethernet, wireless routing/switching.
Software
- Operating Systems: Mac OS, DOS, Windows 3.1., 95, 98, NT, 2000 & XP.
- Other experience: HTML, CSS, blogs, wikis, instant messaging, RSS, email, calendaring.
- Other Software: Microsoft Office; Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Mozilla Suite.
Interests
- Web 2.0 technologies; collaborative media software; social networking platforms.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Freelance graphic design Digital photography Computers
Web 2.0 Cycling Reading
Cooking Movies Personal development
