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Bernadine Fox

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Versatile Radio Anchor bringing [Number] years in broadcasting with experience in news, talk, variety and non-scripted formats. Poised and confident with strong speaking voice and talent for on-air interviewing. Talented Radio Personality known for hosting [Number]-hour shows. Offering articulate communication skills and engaging personality. Proven to build and grow loyal audience.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Advocate

Self-Employed
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Applied de-escalation and goal-setting activities to promote client wellness.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and worked with clients to reduce self-harm and dangerous situations.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
  • Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
  • Education clients on healthy coping skills to enhance their current living situation.
  • Provide ongoing support for survivors of extreme trauma through TELL, Therapist Exploitation Link Line. (2019 to present)

Radio Host & Producer

Vancouver Coop Radio CFRO 100.5F
04.2019 - Current
  • Operated studio sound boards, desks and playout software for slick, professional broadcasts.
  • Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Interviewed local and international celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement.
  • Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
  • Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews and phone-ins.
  • Attended promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
  • Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
  • Devised marketing and promotional campaigns to increase ratings and listener base.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Researched topics for comment and discussion.
  • Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
  • Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.
  • Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
  • Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
  • Stayed up-to-date on FCC requirements for various shows, adapting stories and plans accordingly.
  • Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests, and programs thoroughly.
  • Developed Social Media Marketing Plan that promoted listenership.
  • Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
  • Uploaded programs to Radio DJ
  • Got appropriate permissions for radio and podcast

Drawing Instructor

Self-employed Contract Worker
06.2001 - Current
  • Designed educational programming to teach drawing to adults.
  • Develop class structure and specific learning modules for both able-bodied and disabled individuals.
  • Develop handouts to augment learning
  • Developed workshops for industry professionals on issues around pricing work, business standards,
  • Expressive Arts Group facilitated for Richmond Mental Health Team, West Coast Mental Health Network, and Gallery Gachet.

Author/Nonfiction

Self-Employed
01.1989 - Current
  • Developed and wrote training material for workshops and courses. Edited and proofread all texts.
  • Proficient on Microsoft Word and Sigil.
  • Conducted over [Number] hours of research on [Type] and [Type] topics to increase knowledge in subject.
  • Managed [Type] and [Type] website content which increased traffic to site by [Number]%.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • epublished books on Kindle in both .pdf and .pub

Curator

Various Galleries
07.2019 - 09.2022

I have curated for a variety of galleries most notably Britannia Art Gallery but also Gallery Gachet, Kickstart Disability Arts Society, Eastside Culture Crawl, list curator functions

  • create and distribute calls for submissions
  • adjudicate and/or jury submissions
  • write grants
  • writing up and completing contracts with artists for exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops.
  • work with artists to gather all needed material and then install a professional art exhibit including choice of art, installation, writing or polishing their artist statements and bios.
  • at end of exhibitions ensure all artwork is returned
  • do all paperwork from signin of artwork, contracts, exhibition supporting materials, release of artwork,
  • create artist binders and during covid modified all gallery processes to comply with the need for social distancing and not picking up things (developed a means to have all exhibition material online using QR codes so that audience could access at their leisure or during their visit.
  • developed website to support gallery exhibitions: updated website monthly
  • produce The Artery: a newsletter which provided artists with calls for submissions, etc. Modernized the newsletter so that it was being sent out through a mail system (MailChimp) and was complying with federal requirements for using email in a business capacity.
  • Organize and Host art openings & reception and artist talks.
  • Organize and assist in gallery workshops including working with facilitator and space.
  • Supervise volunteers in their work at the gallery
  • Media Releases and other promotion of gallery activities
  • Document exhibitions for archives
  • Provide a report on Gallery activities
  • liaison between organizations
  • Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care, following all [Type] requirements.
  • Wrote and reviewed grant proposals, journal articles, blog posts, institutional reports and [Type] materials.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • network with local artists to keep abreast of issues impacting their work (ie loss of studio space)

  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Handled receipts and invoicing.
  • Maintain supplies and ensure gallery is cleaned.
  • create a social media marketing plan for exhibitions.

Author/Creative Writer

Self-Employed
01.2015 - 01.2018

Author/Creative Nonfiction Editor

Self-Employed
01.2015 - 01.2018

Wrote 96,000 word memoir, Coming To Voice: Surviving An Abusive Therapist, which outlined my personal experience of trauma at the hands of Pamela Sleeth expert therapist on childhood trauma.

Instructor, Impact of Trauma

Self-Employed
01.1989 - 01.2003
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Designed and created educational support groups for survivors which taught life and coping skills.

Public Speaker

  • provided lectures and workshops on the issue of mental health

As a consultant, I worked with therapists, both individually and in group settings, to understand the nature of dissociation. I lectured across Canada on the issue of dissociation and extreme childhood trauma. Below is a selection of groups and organizations that I conducted workshops and lectures for: (list provided upon request)



Film/Animation Production Coord/Manager & Producer

Self-employed
06.1987 - 12.1994

General: responsible for budgets from 150,000 to 1.5 million

Productoin Coordinator

  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.

Production coordinators run the production office. When the line producer and production manager are on set, production coordinators are in charge of what goes on with the phones, photocopier and paperwork.

Production coordinators start work during pre-production. They set up the production office, organising equipment, supplies and staff. They coordinate travel, accommodation, work permits and visas for cast and crew. They also distribute shooting schedules, crew and cast lists, scripts and script revisions.

During production, production coordinators are responsible for preparing, updating and distributing crew lists, daily progress reports and script changes. They also deal with call sheets and transport requirements. They let the transport captain know what is needed and organise couriers and shipping companies.

As the shoot draws to an end, production coordinators help the production manager to ‘wrap’ the production. They close accounts with suppliers, return surplus stock and tie up all loose ends. They usually work on a freelance basis.

  • Knowledge of filmmaking: understand the process and the needs of each department
  • Organisation: plan, multi-task, work calmly under pressure
  • Innovation: find solutions to problems, deal with the unexpected
  • Communication: work as a team, share information with heads of departments
  • Budgeting: keep records of spending and control it
  • List of productions can be produced on requires

Production Manager

The responsibilities and duties of a Production Manager are broad and varied, and can change not just from day to day, but from minute to minute. They include:

  • Overseeing the employee workforce in the department
  • Managing scheduling for maximum workforce efficiency
  • Evaluating, adjusting, and creating new policies and procedures as needed for effective operations
  • Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
  • Acting as a liaison between management and workers
  • Managing risk to minimize losses and maximize profits
  • Leading and encouraging staff to operate at a high level of effectiveness
Production Manager skills and qualifications

To effectively perform the daily duties of a Production Manager, a variety of skills and qualifications are necessary. These include:

  • A strong working knowledge of safety regulations related to the business
  • Project management skills
  • Advanced knowledge in software packages appropriate to the business
  • Employee training skills and knowledge
  • Leadership abilities to mentor and coach employees and boost morale
  • List of productions can be produced on requires

Producer (pre-production)

Pre-production
  • Hiring the creative team
  • Principal casting
  • Pitch package
  • Planning of production

During this stage, the producer extends the creative team through further hires, attaching a cinematographer, designers, choreographers, animators, musicians, and principal cast members to the project. The casting responsibilities include salary and contract negotiations, as well as putting together a pitch package to secure further financing from investors.

The producer selects heads of departments and production personnel during pre-production, approves locations, studio time, shooting script and schedule, and budgets. A smooth organization during pre-production will reduce the waste of time and money during production.

  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
  • List of productions can be produced on requires

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Animation

Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design (University)
Vancouver, BC
05.1987

Skills

  • Guest Interviewing
  • Segment Coordination
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Show Planning
  • Research Topics
  • I am able to ask hard questions that many people don't around mental health issues Because of this the programming I deliver goes well beyond the
  • communication skills oral and written and able to converse with just about anyone and am knowledgeable enough

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Additional Information

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Community Work

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Timeline

Curator

Various Galleries
07.2019 - 09.2022

Radio Host & Producer

Vancouver Coop Radio CFRO 100.5F
04.2019 - Current

Author/Creative Writer

Self-Employed
01.2015 - 01.2018

Author/Creative Nonfiction Editor

Self-Employed
01.2015 - 01.2018

Drawing Instructor

Self-employed Contract Worker
06.2001 - Current

Author/Nonfiction

Self-Employed
01.1989 - Current

Instructor, Impact of Trauma

Self-Employed
01.1989 - 01.2003

Film/Animation Production Coord/Manager & Producer

Self-employed
06.1987 - 12.1994

Mental Health Advocate

Self-Employed

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Animation

Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design (University)
Bernadine Fox