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WORK EXPERIENCE
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| 2003-2005 |
Peace
Corps Volunteer |
Zacapa, Honduras |
| U.S.
Government Peace Corps |
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- Worked with
Zacapa Cultural Center, I assisted the administrator and community
committee to instigate a program of cultural events including music,
literature, films, founding a newspaper and cultural magazine. Worked
with library on various literacy programs. I also created a self-sustaining
website and long term strategy plan for the center and library.
- Worked with
local municipalities and NGOs to implement eco-tourism initiatives,
create tourism maps and trained guides.
- Teaght classes
in art, theater and computer skills.
- Gave presentation
and workshops on a number of issues including HIV/AIDS awareness,
dengue fever and self-esteem.
- Numerous
other development projects including working with music and artisan
groups.
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| 1987-2003 |
Artist,
Graphic Designer & Musician |
Brighton, England
& San Francisco ,CA |
| Art Freelance Work |
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- I worked full
time as a professional cartoonist [see cartoons
and comic strips]
and illustrator [Illustration samples] and draw several comic strips and
have many years experience of working as a freelance artist and
editorial cartoonist. I have received many awards and had my work
exhibited worldwide.
- I’m
also a musician, play several musical instruments and have over
10 CDs released worldwide of my music as well as numerous live
performances and appearances on radio and TV.
- I ran a small
record label and mail-order business for many years and worked as
a consultant for several music companies.
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| 1992 -2003 |
Artist
/ Director of Multimedia Operations |
Berkeley, CA |
| Access
Softek |
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- Conceptualized,
managed and executed multimedia projects that included web design,
animation, interface design, computer art, software production,
and digitalized video and sound.
- Managed and
produced all aspects of numerous multimedia projects, product interface
and associated web design including hiring, supervising and training
artist and voice talent including contract work for Microsoft, Apple,
Bank of America and many other Fortune 500 companies.
- Websites include:
Access Softek company site,
the suite of sites comprising the AccessMyMoney financial
software application and GuitarVision.
- Multimedia CD-ROM
titles include - "Rocket Reader", "Amazing American History",
"Bullfrog Basic", "Dr. Doodle's Algebra",
"Multimedia Christmas" "Swift Spanish",
"DinoMania" and
"Double
Doozy", including creation of original sprites for screen-savers,
cartoons and digitized video images.
- Other titles
iclude "Matinée" "SoundTrack" CyberChess and Battlegammon.
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| 2002
– 2003 |
Field/Reserve
Animal Control Officer |
San
Francisco, CA |
| Department
of Animal Care & Control |
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- Responded
to animal related emergencies, investigated cases of animal abuse
and/or cruelty, rescued trapped, escaped or feral animals and worked
with the city police in general animal related crimes or incidents.
- Trained
to handle, care for and aid adoption of shelter animals including
administering medicines, giving vaccinations and performing euthanasia.
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| 2002
– 2003 |
Artist
/ Graphics Department Assistant |
San
Francisco, CA |
| San
Francisco Zoo |
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- Worked
closely with keepers to create a number of signage for hands-on
exhibits, models, displays, etc.
- Designed
and supervised printed zoo materials.
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| 2001-2003 |
ESL
Instructor |
San
Francisco, CA |
| 24th
Street English School |
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Taught ESL
classes, which involved creating a curriculum and lesson plan, devising
learning activities and teaching students of all levels and abilities. |
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| 1994
– 2001 |
Artist,
Web Designer, Interpreter & Organizer |
San
Francisco, CA |
| Global
Exchange |
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- Assisted
in the organization of the first U.S./ Mexican Border trip and the
Fair Trade Retail Stores
- Organized
events and provided translation on travel groups in Mexico and Cuba.
- Created
many flyers, posters, handouts and web based materials. Collaborated
on the creation of brochures, newspaper and magazine advertisements,
logos and web sites.
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EDUCATION
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| 2003 |
| CHP INTERNATIONAL |
Santa
Lucia, Honduras |
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- Spanish language
(180 hours)
- Technical
training (123 hours)
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| 1994-2000 |
| CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO |
San Francisco, CA |
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- Spanish Culture
& Civilization
- Spanish Language
Studies
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| 1997 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA |
Cuba |
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- Spanish
Language & Cuban Cultural Studies
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| 1984-1987 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON |
Brighton, England |
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- B.A. (Hons)
Visual & Performing Arts
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TRAINING
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- CPR &
First Aid Certified, UC Medical Center, San Francisco
- OCD Assessment
& Treatment, San Francisco Department of Public Health
- On the job
training of Mac & PC software and working knowledge of hardware
and network systems
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
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- Spanish (fluent)
– Read write, speak, translate and interpret.
- Basic French
(five years study)
- Basic German
(three years study)
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TALENTS, INTERESTS, ETC.
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- Awards
and Exhibitions include:
- Photographic work at "Unframed", San Francisco,
2001
- Architrave
Gallery, San Francisco - Computer animation as part of Mark
Cornblatt installation 1994
- Face
Gallery, Tokyo - Record cover designs 1991
- South
East Arts award for poster design 1989
- Zap Award
for stand-up comedy 1988
- British
Busking Champion 1987
- Tate
Gallery, London - Painting on file
- I enjoy the
New York Times crossword, travel writing and foreign cinema.
- I
am a US Citizen and have no cats.
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