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Tracy Sim

Summary

Courteous and professional, I strive for maximum effectiveness in all interactions, both now and in the future. Passionate about creative industries, I believe all work involves creativity. With expertise in technology and diverse writing forms, along with strong computer skills, I am well-suited for communication roles.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

HandyDART Driver

Transdev Canada
01.2024 - Current
  • Met licensing, safety, and training requirements.
  • Utilized GPS navigation tools and radio communication with dispatch to stay on schedule.
  • Transporting vulnerable passengers in wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters to medical treatments and day programs.

Content Creator

Eagle Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Increased website user visits with engaging content.
  • Strengthened content through quality writing, proofreading, and editing.
  • Photographed vehicles for website inventory.
  • Created advertising for newspaper and social media.

Multimedia Journalist

Times-Chronicle Newspaper
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Wrote, edited, and produced stories for Internet and digital channels
  • Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling journalism
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews.

Tasting Room Associate

One Faith Vineyards
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Drove wine sales with exceptional customer service
  • Educated visitors about the product value
  • Active in the wine making process and learning from skilled winemakers.

Home Care Provider

Private - For Parents
01.2012 - 08.2017
  • Live-in caregiver for my parents, involved looking after their personal affairs and helping with their personal needs.

Writer/Content Creator

All Directions Media
01.2007 - 07.2014
  • Created short video profiles to tell company stories
  • Developed an e-commerce website for a natural cosmetics company that included product descriptions, web page creation, and digital photography
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite extensively, including Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop as tools.

First Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician

IATSE 669
01.1986 - 01.2011
  • Delivered specialized camera services within specific timeframes for US television producers (NBC and FOX)
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations of professional film and television productions
  • Gained strong leadership skills by overseeing the department staff of five.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History & Film -

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Licensed Property Management Course -

UBC Sauder School of Business
09.2014

Self Employment Program -

Douglas College
01.2008

Writing and Publishing Program, Technical Writing & Communications -

Simon Fraser University
10.2004

Skills

  • Digital Marketing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Content Management
  • Media Production
  • E-Commerce
  • Website Building
  • Social Media
  • Broadcast Engineering
  • Video Post-Production
  • Copywriting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

HandyDART Driver

Transdev Canada
01.2024 - Current

Content Creator

Eagle Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC
09.2022 - 12.2023

Multimedia Journalist

Times-Chronicle Newspaper
01.2022 - 04.2023

Tasting Room Associate

One Faith Vineyards
06.2021 - 12.2021

Home Care Provider

Private - For Parents
01.2012 - 08.2017

Writer/Content Creator

All Directions Media
01.2007 - 07.2014

First Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician

IATSE 669
01.1986 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History & Film -

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Licensed Property Management Course -

UBC Sauder School of Business

Self Employment Program -

Douglas College

Writing and Publishing Program, Technical Writing & Communications -

Simon Fraser University
Tracy Sim