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Meaghan Bent – Front-End Web Developer, Internet Consulant, Musician
(647) 241-4090 | meaghan@meaghanbent.com | http://www.meaghanbent.com
EDUCATION
2004 - 2005 Westervelt College London, ON
Computer Electronics Certificate
· Obtained A+ certification in hardware and Windows software.
2001 - 2003 Fanshawe College London, ON
Multi Media Design and Production
· Concepts for hardware/software specific to web development, graphics, interactive media, digital audio/video production and post production
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
June 2007 – Present SUN Media/Canoe.ca Toronto, ON
Intermediate Web Developer/Blogger
· Develop and maintain websites for one of Canada’s largest online news networks.
· Maintain active music and culture blogs for Toronto SUN and the National SUN network.
· Trained and active in SCRUM approach to project management.
· Member of Joint Health and Safety Committee certified in CPR & First Aid.
· Created “EcoCanoe” waste reduction and recycling program.
November 2002 – Current The Variables Company London & Toronto, ON
Web Developer/Graphic Designer/Blogger/Events Coordinator
· Owner of web company developing in-house projects and freelancing with small business and independent artists as a designer, developer and consultant
· Founded music community web site LondonINDIE in London, Ontario in 2002
· Organized continuing volunteer contribution for maintained of the site.
· Organized and promoted successful concerts at reputable venues in Toronto and London.
· Established contacts with Canadian record labels and artist representation agencies and continue to maintain CanadaINDIE, a blog about music and visual artists in Canada.
· Responsible for maintaining finances and books for tax purposes.
September 2005 – May 2007 Honeycomb Worldwide Inc. Toronto, ON
Web and Multi-Media Producer
· Liaised with A/V and production companies for medium scale monthly conference events.
· Hosted WebEx based web conferences for a variety of professional disciplines.
· Participated in forming packages for multiple summit events for a variety of disciplines.
· Coordinated film crew and provided musical score for company promotional video.
· Developed web projects including a paid membership site, company intranet and CRM.
· Created graphics for web, print, signage and promotional merchandise.
· Interviewed, hired, trained and managed a junior web developer upon company expansion.
2002 – 2004 Internet Advertising Corp London, ON
Web Designer
· Designed and built promotional websites based on client specifications.
· Build membership-based websites in the real estate and home building markets.
· Developed company intranet to facilitate contact with remote salespersons.
· Created promotional copy for online commercials, layout of flyers and print ads.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2007 – Present Buckets Of, The Strumbellas Toronto, ON
Drummer/Promoter/Events Co-ordination
· Actively booking events in Ontario and Montreal including fundraising events and small tours.
· Created custom web applications geared toward marketing and sales.
· Sourced suppliers and dealt with merchandise companies for various merchandise.
· Worked with artists and copy writers to develop a marketable brand.
· Increased online presence by participating in niche social communities and networks.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
· Comfort in taking responsibility and ownership of my work.
· Experienced and comfortable with public speaking and telephone sales.
· Experienced and comfortable with directing a team or individuals.
· Active in brainstorming, organized and prepared for meetings.
· Read and speak French at an intermediate level.
· Good sense of humour, friendly and fun loving, professional in conduct.
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