“Kat was on my team through 2 tumultuous years at MEC. Due to Covid our team experienced online order volume increases of 150-200% and I relied on Kat's skills to raise our team's standards. Kat's calm and professional approach to the huge spikes in volume was invaluable.”
About
Innovative Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working with clients to achieve…
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Education
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Emily Carr University of Art and Design
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Financial Practices for Gig Work and Independent Practitioners (CSPD 106)
Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions (CSPD 102) -
Courses Completed During My Residency:
WoodLab 101, LaserLab 101, CNC Router 101, 3D Printing 101, Soldering & Electronics 101 -
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Fast-tracked to complete the 4 year Honours Degree Program in 3 years.
Honours Thesis:
MEDICAL IMAGING: TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT AND THE PRACTICAL EFFECTS UPON THE VISUAL ARTIST -
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Fast-tracked to complete the 5 year OAC Program in 4 years.
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KCS opened with fifty students in three classes - a full Grade 1 (my class), a split 2/3 and a split 4/5. Each year thereafter a grade was added until the school offered a full elementary program with one class of each in Grades 1 to 8.
Founding Student (1989), Founder's Cup Recipient (1997)
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Community Gardener
Nelson Park Community Garden
- Present 3 years 5 months
Environment
The Nelson Park Community Garden has served gardeners in the West End of Vancouver since 2008.
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Member Board Of Directors
Terminal City Glass Co-op
- 2 years 1 month
Arts and Culture
"Terminal City Glass Co-op was founded in February 2012 as Canada’s first and only non-profit, co-operative glass arts facility. Our studio was built almost entirely with donated equipment and materials and the volunteer labour of our members.
Our mandate is to provide access to high-quality glassmaking equipment and resources for the artistic development of emerging and established artists; to offer an educational glass program for the public in efforts to encourage awareness of glass…"Terminal City Glass Co-op was founded in February 2012 as Canada’s first and only non-profit, co-operative glass arts facility. Our studio was built almost entirely with donated equipment and materials and the volunteer labour of our members.
Our mandate is to provide access to high-quality glassmaking equipment and resources for the artistic development of emerging and established artists; to offer an educational glass program for the public in efforts to encourage awareness of glass as an art medium; to engage the community through events that promote glass as an art form.
We offer classes in glassblowing, flameworking, beadmaking, and sandblasting for ages 16+, and encourage our students to further their exploration of glass as form of creative expression.
Artists work independently out of our studio on their own individual projects and businesses. We support all kinds of community-building activities in the studio including slide shows, social events, member meet-ups, fundraisers and more."
More info:
https://terminalcityglass.com/ -
Gastown Grand Prix : Course Marshalling Team + Course Tear Down Team
Global Relay
- 8 years 1 month
Social Services
2023 - Volunteer member of the course marshalling team, responsible for safely ushering attendees across the course during races at the designated crossings.
2019 - Volunteer member of the course marshalling team, responsible for safely ushering attendees across the course during races at the designated crossings.
2015 - Volunteer member of the course tear down team, responsible for taking down the fencing, banners, and hay bales along the course after the race.
More…2023 - Volunteer member of the course marshalling team, responsible for safely ushering attendees across the course during races at the designated crossings.
2019 - Volunteer member of the course marshalling team, responsible for safely ushering attendees across the course during races at the designated crossings.
2015 - Volunteer member of the course tear down team, responsible for taking down the fencing, banners, and hay bales along the course after the race.
More info:
https://grbridgethegap.com/ -
Secretary Board Of Directors
Caledon Arts
- 4 years 6 months
Arts and Culture
Volunteer position promoting the arts to the Caledon community and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities:
Prepared meeting agendas; recorded meeting minutes; developed and maintained social media campaigns; organized arts education programs for local youth; coordinated the annual art show fundraiser; communicated with local visual artists and the Town of Caledon regularly.
More info:
https://CaledonArts.org
Honors & Awards
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StrongerBC future skills grant
The Province of British Columbia
The StrongerBC future skills grant empowers British Columbians to shape their own futures. The grant covers up to $3,500 for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
Winter 2025 Education Grant Funding:
• Financial Practices for Gig Work and Independent Practitioners (CSPD 106)
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Paint a Picture for Water Conservation Campaign - Juried Artist
Toronto & Region Conservation Authority
1 of 10 artists selected to participate in the 1st Annual Paint a Picture for Water Conservation Campaign, where my painted rain barrel generated the highest sale price in the silent auction fundraiser to support ecoCaledon's Carol Seglins Environmental Bursary Program.
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Downtown Camera Award for Best Alternative Process
Humber College ITAL - Sponsored By Downtown Camera
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Founder's Cup
Kingsway College School
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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MakerLabs
Member
- PresentFounded in 2013, MakerLabs is a makerspace in Vancouver, Canada, born out of a vision to create the best possible space for making. MakerLabs has 26,000 square feet of workshops, studios, and common areas including a wood shop, metal shop, ceramics studio, CNC routers, laser cutters, sewing machines, and much more. Each tool area has safety and orientation classes required for access.
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Richmond Beekeeping Association
Member
- PresentLocated in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, the Richmond Beekeepers Association welcomes both commercial and hobby beekeepers of all levels. The RBA, with over 100 members representing all Metro Vancouver municipalities, is the largest bee club/association in the lower mainland. The Association provides beekeepers with the opportunity to network, share information and resources, build community and have fun. There are numerous club activities such as monthly meetings, mentoring and…
Located in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, the Richmond Beekeepers Association welcomes both commercial and hobby beekeepers of all levels. The RBA, with over 100 members representing all Metro Vancouver municipalities, is the largest bee club/association in the lower mainland. The Association provides beekeepers with the opportunity to network, share information and resources, build community and have fun. There are numerous club activities such as monthly meetings, mentoring and educational information, a bee breeding program, and equipment rentals.
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Terminal City Glass Co-op
Member
- PresentTerminal City Glass Co-op was founded in February 2012 as Canada’s first and only non-profit, co-operative glass arts facility. Our studio was built almost entirely with donated equipment and materials and the volunteer labour of our members. Our mandate is to provide access to high-quality glassmaking equipment and resources for the artistic development of emerging and established artists; to offer an educational glass program for the public in efforts to encourage awareness of glass as an…
Terminal City Glass Co-op was founded in February 2012 as Canada’s first and only non-profit, co-operative glass arts facility. Our studio was built almost entirely with donated equipment and materials and the volunteer labour of our members. Our mandate is to provide access to high-quality glassmaking equipment and resources for the artistic development of emerging and established artists; to offer an educational glass program for the public in efforts to encourage awareness of glass as an art medium; to engage the community through events that promote glass as an art form.
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