About the author
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Resume
Currently
2008- Journalist, photographer and editor for the Western Times, Charleville, Queensland.
My skills include writing, proofreading, research, web design, photography, radio presentation and production, newspaper design. My qualities include creativity, tolerance, honesty and decisiveness. Interests include films, television, literature, music.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor of Communication (Cultural Studies & Media Studies), CQU, 2007
- Senior First Aid Certificate, QAS, Ipswich, 2003
- High Distinction, Introduction to Web Publishing, (semester unit), University of Southern Queensland, 2002
- Certificate (Organic Gardening), Ithaca TAFE, 1991
- Certificate (Cottage Construction), Ithaca TAFE, 1990
- Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Media), USQ, 1980
Work Experience
- 2006 Reviews writer, BrisbaneValley.info
- 2003 Business Development: Web Design - Brisbane Valley Web Services
- 1997-2002 Single parent, artist, musician, performer (multi-media performances at
- Queensland Art Gallery, 2000
- La Boite Theatre, 1997/98/99/2000
- Brisbane Powerhouse, 1998/99
- various pubs (I can’t remember)
- 1981-97 Freelance Location Film Sound Recordist, Radio Producer, Theatre Sound Designer and Operator, Musician, Audio Production Consultant
- (Various Queensland Government Departments, Production Houses
and Independent Production Companies, Brisbane City Council, Brisbane
Youth Service, Access Arts, 4ZZZ, 4EB, Radio National, 3CR, 2NCR, BAY
FM, SBS-TV, La Boite Theatre, ACTU, Commonwealth Aids Education
& Prevention Program)
- (Various Queensland Government Departments, Production Houses
- 1988-97 Volunteer On-Air Presentation, 4ZZZ, 4AAA, 2NCR, Bay FM
- 1994-96 Production Trainer, 4AAA, Brisbane
- 1994-95 Audio Demonstrator, Queensland College of Art, Morningside
- 1994 Tutor, Film Sound, QUT, Brisbane
- 1986-88 Production Co-ordinator, 4ZZZ-FM, Brisbane
- 1982-85 Sound Recordist and Cinecamera Assistant, ABC-TV, Toowong
Awards
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Australian Film Institute, Nomination for Best Achievement in Sound (Documentary), 1987
Websites, Publications & Recordings
- “Aussie Diary”, Weblog, 2003-
- “BrisbaneValley.info”, Reviews writer, 2006
- “Reduced to Clear”, Installation & Performance; Audio & Video Cassette, 45mins, 1996
- “The House That Brisbane Built”, Radio Series (4 episodes), 72mins, Video, 26mins, 1992
- “A Soldier Returns” written by Terry Burstall, UQPress, 1990, Stills Photography
- “And You Want Me To See A Psychiatrist?”, Installation & Performance; Audio Cassette, 18mins, 1990
- “Murder Is Clearly Illegal”, Installation & Performance; Audio & Video Cassette, 20mins, 1989
- “The Wolf”, Installation & Performance; Audio Cassette, 25mins, 1988
- “Pitfall in the Dark”, Installation & Performance; Audio Cassette, 60mins, 1988
- “An Eye for Detail”, Installation & Performance; Audio Cassette, 18mins, 1987
- “Captive Audience”, Installation & Performance; Audio Cassette, 50mins, 1986
