Get a sense of my skills with
videos, print and digital documents, and websites.
Videos
CHARACTER-BASED VIDEO
ROLE:
Script editor/scriptwriter, storyboard artist, supervising editor
PURPOSE:
To show diverse characters using digital skills in relatable situations
DETAILS:
15 videos for the Digital Fluency for the Workforce program (below is the final video in the series)
EMPLOYER:
Humber College
INTERNAL CLIENT:
Community Outreach and Workforce Development
MOTION GRAPHICS-BASED VIDEO
Scriptwriter, visual editor
PURPOSE:
To introduce faculty to a major change upgrade to the learning management system.
DETAILS:
2 videos to introduce The Move to
Blackboard Ultra campaign
EMPLOYER:
Humber College
INTERNAL CLIENT:
Innovative Learning
CLASSICAL ANIMATION VIDEO
ROLE:
Scriptwriter, director, co-producer
PURPOSE:
To celebrate an achievement and inspire others
DETAILS:
I wrote the grant to hire animation students,
then I wrote the script and supervised the students to produce the film.
CLIENT:
Anglican Church of the Incarnation
PITCH DECK VIDEO
ROLE:
Scriptwriter, visual creator, narrator, producer
PURPOSE:
To introduce the client to potential project partners
DETAILS:
I replaced a data-heavy PowerPoint
presentation with a plain language, animated,
narrated slide deck video
CLIENT:
Malnutrition Matters
CHARACTER-BASED VIDEO
ROLE:
Script editor/scriptwriter, storyboard artist, supervising editor
PURPOSE:
To introduce key concepts for mortgage underwriter and mortgage officer trainees
DETAILS:
8 videos to introduce training modules for mortgage underwriters and mortgage officers
EMPLOYER:
Humber College
INTERNAL CLIENT:
Corporate Training Solutions
Print and Digital Documents
6-MINUTE PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF
A WHITE PAPER
ROLE:
Plain language specialist, document accessibility specialist
PURPOSE:
To introduce an Ayming Institute white paper and to promote Ayming’s grant writing services
DETAILS:
I wrote a 6-minute summary of the white paper and related it to the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnerships program; I made the MS Word document accessible and passed it to the marketing department for design.
CLIENT:
Ayming Canada
2-PAGE PLAIN LANGUAGE TIP SHEET
ROLE:
Researcher, plain language specialist, document accessibility specialist
PURPOSE:
To reinforce a series of training videos designed to help faculty improve their educational videos’ learning outcomes.
DETAILS:
As a personal-interest project, I compiled research from several sources, created the content outline for a video series and began scripting. To reinforce the learning, I further distilled the information to this 2-page tip sheet, which I made as an accessible document and passed it off for design. The work was passed on to my manager when the contract ended.
EMPLOYER:
Humber College
INTERNAL CLIENT:
Innovative Learning
BROCHURE
ROLE:
Researcher, writer, and plain designer
PURPOSE:
To empower patients to protect themselves and others
DETAILS:
I researched the topic, created a user persona, and designed the booklet using plain language and plain graphics principles.
CLIENT:
N/A (course work)
POSTER (Before & After)
ROLE:
Researcher and plain designer
PURPOSE:
To empower third parties to save lives
DETAILS:
I researched the product, created a user persona, and designed the poster using plain language and plain graphics principles.
CLIENT:
Gift for Halton Healthcare
NOTE:
My work is page 1; page 2 is the original material.
MANUAL (Before & After)
ROLE:
Editor and designer
PURPOSE:
To ensure safe and effective product use
DETAILS:
I used the information in the original and
completely redesigned the manual.
CLIENT:
N/A (course work)
NOTE:
My work is page 1 to 6; pages 7 to 14 is the original material.
CORPORATE BLOG
ROLE:
Writer, visual editor
PURPOSE:
To showcase products in the context of timely content
DETAILS:
I developed the idea, researched the topic,
and wrote the piece.
CLIENT:
N/A (course work)
MENTAL HEALTH BLOG
Writer
PURPOSE:
To encourage readers to develop the “mental toughness” they need to achieve their goals
DETAILS:
I used sources and direction provided by the client to create this and other pieces for the Heroic Minds app
CLIENT:
Heroic Minds
SALES TOOL
ROLE:
Researcher, writer, designer
PURPOSE:
To increase sales by emphasizing product benefits, brand excellence, and match-to-need
DETAILS:
I reviewed the sales rep training program, researched awards and recognition, condensed the material to 2 pages, and designed the piece to be printable in employees’ home offices
CLIENT:
Pella Windows & Doors, Ontario
Websites
RESOURCE WEBSITE
ROLE:
Plain language specialist
PURPOSE:
To equip faculty to change to a new learning management system
DETAILS:
Applying plain language principles, I assisted with this site as a structural editor, asset researcher, and content writer.
EMPLOYER:
Humber College
INTERNAL CLIENT:
Innovative Learning
ONLINE JOB AIDS
ROLE:
Plain language editor
PURPOSE:
To provide comprehensive, self-server software training
DETAILS:
I worked with the subject matter expert to develop a plain-language approach to software training.
EMPLOYER:
Humber College
INTERNAL CLIENT:
Innovative Learning
SHOPIFY WEBSITE
ROLE:
Writer, co-designer
PURPOSE:
To sell a self-published book
DETAILS:
I wrote the content, provided the images, and worked with the web designer for this site.
CLIENT:
Self
TOOLKIT WEBSITE
ROLE:
Grant editor, plain language consultant
PURPOSE:
To provide a comprehensive kit of tools and resources to help Catholic organizations to divest from fossil fuels
DETAILS:
I helped develop the project concept and edited the project’s grant application, then worked with the team to interview subject matter experts and develop the content strategy.
CLIENT:
Mouvement Laudato Si Movement Canada and Faith & the Common Good
