Experience

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  WXO - World Experience Organization

  • Member

    • Jul 2023 - Present

    "Where experience thought-leaders gather, collaborate, and innovate in order to increase the impact of experiences: increase profit, improve wellbeing, and build a better society."

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  BTS

  • Sweden
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Learning Experience Designer

    • Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

    I lead all phases of learning design to deliver custom digital learning solutions. My clients come from healthcare, pharma, Big 5 consulting, retail, executive leadership and communications, aeronautics, impact investment, consumer packaged goods, and software. Some want to onboard or upskill at a global scale. Others want to shift culture by developing connection and empathy. Our digital solutions may be standalone, or they could be part of a larger journey that stitch together and enhance the impact of live facilitation, coaching, and learning events.• DISCOVER & DESIGN - I interview stakeholders and SMEs to understand the needs of both the organization and learners. With this in mind, I create a Design Document that establishes the strategic and creative vision for the learning solution.• DEVELOP & DELIVER - I script engaging, narrative-driven content and media (including original animations and interactives). Where live-action video is preferred, I liaise with an external production company to bring the client's vision to life. Throughout these phases, I work iteratively with the client to gather and implement feedback. Sometimes, I prototype (Adobe XD) and build the final solution as well (in BTS's proprietary learning platform, Articulate Rise, or Surge 9 adaptive learning platform).AWARDS -🏆 Twice recipient of BTS Digital's "High Flyer" Award (Q4 2021 & Q3 2022) * Criteria: Innovation & Performance🏆 Winning team: BTS Digital Innovation Sprint (Dubai, Sep 2022)🏅 Shortlisted idea: Custom Digital Learning Innovation Sprint (Nov 2023, in progress)🏅 Nominee: BTS Digital "Rockstar Rookie" Award (Q3 2021)* Criteria: Sustained Performance, Contributions, Raising the Bar🏅 MVP runner-up: Toronto office team retreat (Sep 2021)

  • Digital Learning Associate

    • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

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  Blue Marine Foundation

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Education Consultant

    • May 2021 - Nov 2021
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    I created learning materials for the Webby award-winning immersive ocean climate web journey, narrated by Stephen Fry. (It's really cool - you should check it out!) I first reviewed the literature on best practices for digital marine science education and then developed resources for educators and students that could be adapted to meet a range of national curricula, ages, and tech availability. I loved working on this project because I was able to connect my marine biology roots with learning design to help share the experience of the ocean with a global audience (1+ million). The success of The Sea We Breathe has since led to a VR expansion!

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  Mad Science Group Inc.

  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Children's Program Developer

    • Nov 2020 - May 2021
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    As part of Mad Science's R&D team, I took a lead in designing hands-on classroom experiences that allowed children to discover the science of climate change and ocean health through activities and play (as part of the climate change workshop, for example, I developed an 'escape room' and life-sized board game). In addition to being responsible for overseeing all phases of workshop development, I also created and pitched workshop proposals to executives and franchisees.

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  Freelance

  • Australia || Canada

  • Beach Volleyball Coordinator / Coach

    • Nov 2013 - Sep 2020
    • Australia || Canada

    I have been an active member of the beach volleyball community for more than a decade. Over the years, I've been involved with event setup and running social leagues, tournaments, and corporate events. I have also coached youth camps.

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  Trinity College School - TCS

  • Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

  • Faculty Associate

    • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

    I taught Grades 9-12 Science, Careers, and Outdoor Education at an independent boarding school. I also worked in the Academic Support office and was on the Housemaster team for an all-girls Day House. Outside the classroom, I also coached U-16 Girls volleyball and supported service learning initiatives. I transitioned out of teaching after this academic year to pursue career opportunities in learning experience design and digital learning.

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  Parachute Bridge

  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

  • Experiential Curriculum Designer

    • Nov 2019 - Feb 2020
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Dipping my toe into experience design, I developed an experiential curriculum for Parachute Bridge, a new post-secondary Gap Year program that aimed to prepare students for lifelong learning and fulfilling careers. Unfortunately, the project was shelved due to the pandemic.

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  Global Leadership Adventures

  • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

  • Mentor

    • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

    I facilitated experiential learning and adventure programming for American teenagers in the Sacred Valley region of Peru. I supported students through all daily experiences, which included travel, leadership workshops, and medical service-learning programs. I also collaborated with a Physician's Assistant to develop and lead a three-part interactive lesson series on social determinants of health. I was proud to be rated 'excellent' by 76% of students and 'great' by 17%.

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  The Boundless School

  • Palmer Rapids, Ontario, Canada

  • Experiential Educator

    • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
    • Palmer Rapids, Ontario, Canada

    In the remote Ontario wilderness, I used experiential learning techniques to teach Science and Integrated Arts to students who were not thriving in mainstream education. "The Boundless School weaves together high school curriculum, outdoor adventure and counselling to help teens forge a new relationship with achievement and learning. Even the most eye-rolling and diffident students cannot resist the allure of learning about World War I by actually building trenches, or studying Zombies for English class by building a self-contained community in the forest to fend off the apocalypse."

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  PADI

  • Australia || British Virgin Islands || Philippines

  • Open Water Scuba Instructor

    • Jul 2008 - Jun 2018
    • Australia || British Virgin Islands || Philippines

    I made it possible for people to experience the underwater world. In Australia, I made lifelong dreams of diving on the Great Barrier Reef a reality. In the British Virgin Islands, I lived on sailboats with teenagers, teaching them underwater research, marine biology, and sailing. And in the Philippines, I took guests inside 200m long WWII shipwrecks. I also volunteered on marine research projects for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), thresher sharks, and aquaculture studies. Dive instructing sparked my love for teaching and designing truly transformative, life-changing experiences.

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  Elizabeth Murdoch College

  • Langwarrin, Victoria, Australia

  • Secondary Teacher

    • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Langwarrin, Victoria, Australia

    I taught Grades 7-10 Mathematics and Science and designed the full curriculum for a new Grade 10 Coastal Science elective. My professional development was centred around implementing positive education and mindfulness in the classroom.

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  Mt Hira College

  • Keysborough, Victoria, Australia

  • Secondary Teacher

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Keysborough, Victoria, Australia

    I taught Grades 7-10 Science, Mathematics, and Health at a Turkish Islamic school. In my Grade 7 Mathematics class, I created and introduced a weekly problem-solving and skill-building program that improved test scores by 18%.

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  Pullman Hotels & Resorts

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Concierge

    • Sep 2013 - Jan 2016
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    I created personalized and novel experiences for guests at a 5-star hotel. When I wasn't working here or at beach volleyball events, I was studying my Master of Teaching and completing my placement.

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  Victorian Government

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Property Certificate Officer

    • Mar 2012 - Jul 2013
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    I liaised between customers and 30 local councils and authorities to ensure property certificates were issued correctly and on time. One barrister wrote, "It is very refreshing to find someone in a large government department to be as polite and efficient as you were."