E D U C AT O R , S P E A K E R , A R T I S T !Self employed | 2008-present !Facilitator of art-based courses: including painting, mandalas, etc.; only Canadian accredited Artist’s Way facilitator. Facilitator for corporate workshops: creativity and life skills, career transition and leadership. Content expert for creativity and Design Thinking college online courses. Artist: Ceramics, photography, multi-media painting, digital work. Speaker and visiting lecturer at various events. !!!P R O G R A M C O O R D I N AT O R !SpiritArt Studio | 2013-2014 !Worked with minimal supervision to design a studio space, oversee its renovations, plan the opening, design all promotional materials, create a website incorporating an online registration system, developed two semesters of programming, engaged, managed and lead over twenty facilitators. Initiating and widening contacts in the Ottawa arts community developed partnership opportunities and strategies promoting creative healthy communities. Facilitated workshops exploring connections between intuition, holistic health and creativity. !!!!C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R !coCreations lighting design inc. | 1995-2012 !Collaborated with client teams, architects, engineers, suppliers and other design team members to light space with imagination considering aesthetics, function, ergonomics, technology, schedules, maintenance and economics, and team vision. Provided lighting design services for award-winning architectural exterior and interior projects from concept development to implementation.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Incorporating a unique convergence of expertise Louise is a practical leader and innovator. She works with authenticity, creativity, kindness and humour to help individuals and organizations strengthen their skills and capacity, plan for the future, and collaborate for success.

Louise’s experience as a versatile creative designer, artist, facilitator and project coordinator incorporates interpretive techniques, aesthetic and technical concepts, and instructional skills working with people of all ages.

E X P E R T I S E

Honours, Diploma, Interior Design Algonquin College Ottawa, ON | 1985 !Arts and Psychology Ottawa University Ottawa, On | 1982

E D U C AT I O N

S K I L L S

Creativity

Collaboration

Coordination

Facilitation

Software, app use

Bilingual

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louise@cocreat ions.ca

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(613) 565•2013

1 . L i g h t i n g

Illumination of the spider sculpture “Maman” by Louise Bourgeois, the National Gallery of Canada Plaza.

2 . G i r l s a t H e a r t

Photography for fundraiser 2010 calendar; models aged between 78 and 92. Raised over $10,000 for women's shelter and Food Bank.

3 . D e s i g n P l a n n i n g

Design of promotional material and web site for art studio was managing and teaching at.!

4 . & 6 . F a c i l i t a t i o n

Teaching of creativity, art and personal development workshops in corporate and community settings.!

5 . P u b l i c S p e a k i n g

Speaker at various types of events ranging from lighting conferences to city and mental health events.!

7 . A r t M a k i n g

Artistic expressions range from clay works to doll-making, photography, web site design, painting in acrylic, oil and watercolour, to making textile and digital artwork.!

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