Author: Devenne

Free Geek Vancouver—Director

2011 – 2012 | Vancouver, BC Filed society forms Repaired computers and laptops; taught other volunteers to repair their computers and software

A view of English Bay
Senior Graphic Designer & Digital Media Specialist

Avison Young Commercial Real Estate 2010 – 2016 | Vancouver, BC Learning to work in a fast-paced environment was a major accomplishment and necessity at Avison Young. I worked with highly confidential information regularly, and my routine involved preparing materials like brochures, website updates, marketing emails, project timelines, and more within tight deadlines for sales […]

Photo credit: Don Erhardt
Bachelor of Arts, German Major

University of British Columbia2006 – 2009 | Vancouver, BC Completed German language, literature, and elective requirements including computer science and Japanese literature.

AMS Insider Editor

Alma Mater Society2009 | Vancouver, BC I collected, edited, and placed over 100 authors' text submissions into an InDesign document for the AMS Insider—a 200-page student guide and agenda. An introduction I wrote describes the AMS Insider. I obtained model's Consent to Use of Image forms and took some additional photographs to help illustrate some […]

Event poster for 2009 German Studies Under/Graduate Research Symposium
Typografie im Nationalsozialismus: Die Macht visualisierter Wörte

German Studies Under/graduate Research Symposium, UBC April 9, 2009 | Vancouver, BC Typography in a National Socialist Regime: The Power of Words, Visualized This presentation was conducted in English, but all of my supporting material was written in German. I designed the event poster and handout.

Marketing Assistant

Alma Mater Society2008 – 2009 | Vancouver, BC I collaborated with the Communications Director to ensure promotional posters were clearly displayed at thirteen campus locations.

Assistant to the Vice-President Academic & University Affairs

Alma Mater Society 2008 – 2009 | Vancouver, BC I managed the vice-president’s daily schedule, responded to email, created templates, compiled facts to debrief the vice-president, and categorized electronic and printed data. Throughout this task, I was expected to understand student issues and entrusted with confidential information.

Everett Community College

2003 – 2006 | Everett, WA Completed four courses while in high school Won full scholarships for two years Studies included C++ programming, web design, education (with classroom experience), German, Japanese, graphic design, and nutrition