Experience

Capilano University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Technician, Department of Biology

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Responsible for planning, preparing, organizing and setup of Biology teaching laboratories within tight deadlines. Research and determine which specimens or materials may be needed and appropriate substitutions when necessary. Purchase, prepare, monitor, and troubleshoot materials and equipment for laboratory exercises and for plant and animal collections. Responsible for all aspects of care and maintenance of plant collections in the greenhouse and biology laboratories. Resident expert in horticultural practices and provides advice and instruction for faculty, staff and students. Responsible for all aspects of care and maintenance of the live animals in the Biology Animal Facility including feeding, water changes and testing, regular inspection for signs of disease and distress, trouble-shooting, researching, and diagnosing problems of insects, reptiles, freshwater and marine aquatic systems and animals.



Perspectives Photography

• Perspectives Photography | a unique point of view

  • 2008 - Present

  Photography that is a celebration of life, love and family - capturing those precious fleeting moments to create memories that last a lifetime...A style that is spontaneous, creative and photojournalistic using natural light as much as possible. My passion is to portray the essence of the individual and capture their true personalities while they enjoy being themselves. Photography that is a celebration of life, love and family - capturing those precious fleeting moments to create memories that last a lifetime...A style that is spontaneous, creative and photojournalistic using natural light as much as possible. My passion is to portray the essence of the individual and capture their true personalities while they enjoy being themselves.



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Director

  • 1996 - 2010

  Responsible for all aspects of the non-academic activities and support services of the Department of Botany, including the management and administration of financial operations of $9.3 million in operating, research, equipment and fee for service funds, personnel and all buildings, equipment, and services. Department personnel included 48 faculty, 38 researchers, 23 staff, 64 graduate students and 17 Associate and Adjunct Professors.Major responsibilities: administering and controlling departmental financial accounts; developing and monitoring departmental policies and procedures; forecasting budgets, preparing of budgetary reports and making recommendations to the Head; recruiting, supervising and evaluating office and technical staff; all aspects of departmental human resources, including faculty, staff and student appointments and regulations and bargaining units; reviewing, coordinating, training and ensuring compliance of health and safety regulations; ensuring various systems, facilities and workshops were maintained; determining space allocation and overseeing ongoing laboratory renovations; coordinating the purchase, maintenance, repair and replacement of computer software and equipment, technical equipment, laboratory supplies, and vehicles.

• Curator, North East Pacific Culture Collection

  • 1986 - 1996

  Administrative management and maintenance of Culture Collection, research laboratory, financial accounts, computer database, files and preparation of grant applications. Development and maintenance of NEPCC web-site. Provided information and assistance to researchers and instructors worldwide. Supervision and teaching of staff and students in the laboratory. Assisted with student research projects.