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Tess Sutherland

empathy, equity, electronics

  • upcoming events
  • About Me
    • about me
    • resume
    • work experience
    • education
    • media coverage
  • portfolio
  • contact

Resume

 
 
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Education

Certificate in Indigenous Knowledges & Experiences
Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Image Arts: New Media
Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto, Ontario

  • Dean’s List, OUA Academic All-Star

  • Varsity Team Captain Women’s Épée Fencing

  • G.L. Dobson Outstanding Contibution to Interuniversity Sport, Campus and Community Life Award - Finalist 2016

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Work Experience

New Media Specialist - Toronto Metropolitan University - RTA School of Media

Makerspace Technician - Royal Ontario Museum

Workshop Instructor - InterAccess

Zero to Startup Instructor - STEAMLabs

STEAM Club Leader - Royal Ontario Museum

Wired Club Instructor - St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club

Assistant Coach - TMU Varsity Fencing Team - Toronto Metropolitan University

Head of Waterfront, and Camp Counsellor - Camp Oconto

Experience Designer of THMYIO for TIFF Kids digiPlayspace - Toronto International Film Festival

TIFF Kids digiPlayspace Facilitator - Toronto International Film Festival

Teaching Assistant – Computational Arts - Toronto Metropolitan University

Social Media Marketer - Digital Media Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University

Rogers Communication Centre Media and Facilities Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University

Podcamp 2013 Technical Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University

Swim Instructor - City of Ottawa, Miles Nadal JCC, Camp Oconto

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Interactive Projects

Fabrication Volunteer with Philip Beesley Architect Inc.

Design and Fabrication of BitMorph 
Location-based game commissioned by the Ontario Science Centre.

Experience Designer on Thymio Playground
North-American premiere of Association Mobyasa’s Thymio robots

Build Team Member on Simone Giertz’ Toothbrush Machine
Interactive installation commissioned for TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace

Project Assistant on Tangible Interaction’s Marshmallow Clouds
Interactive installation commissioned for TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace 

Project Assistant on Micah Scott’s Forest
Interactive installation commissioned for TIFF Kids digiPlaySpace 

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Freelance

User Experience & Interface Design on HRX
The Horse Racing Exchange (“HRX”) is a mobile and web based platform that connects horse sellers with horse buyers, allowing the average Joe Sportsfan to own a piece of the action for minimal investment.

Video Editor at BERQ Captital
Investment video editing and sound design.

 
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Volunteer Experience

Participant Engagement Lead: Run for the Cure - Canadian Cancer Society

Zero to Startup Advisor - STEAMLabs

Ontario Aquatic Standards Committee Member - Lifesaving Society of Canada

Stanford Wallet Workshop Facilitator - Toronto Metropolitan University

Image Arts Academic Council Student Representative - Toronto Metropolitan University

TMU Athletics Volunteer Experience Representative  - Toronto Metropolitan University

Rising Rams Athletic Leadership in Schools Representative - Toronto Metropolitan University

TMU Fencing Club Head Coach - Toronto Metropolitan University

Micah Scott’s Intro to Interactive Light Art Workshop Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University

Laser Cutting Design Jam: Team Lead/ Mentor - Toronto Metropolitan University

New Media Day: Tour Lead - Toronto Metropolitan University

Donation Organizer - Eva's House

OneMatch Drive Organizer - Canadian Blood Services

Student Mentor - Succeed Clean

50/50 Ticket Sales - Special Olympics

Blood Drive Student Organizer - Canadian Blood Services

 
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Leadership/ Certifications

LivingWorks Start (Suicide prevention)

OSHA Working at Heights

Scissor Lift Operator

Fire Extinguisher Certification

Standard First Aid with CPR C

Standard First Aid Instructor/ Examiner

Extended French Certificate

Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) B2 Level

Fine Arts Certificate in Literary Arts