Frequently used applications
- MS Office and Open Office.
- Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, ImageReady, InDesign, Illustrator).
- Miscellaneous web and multimedia tools (FTP, Dreamweaver, Flash).
- Free and Open Source CMS such as Drupal, SPIP and WordPress.
- Wikis (MoinMoin and MediaWiki).
- Easy PHP and other LAMP emulators.
- Translation tools (PoEdit, OmegaT).
Technical skills
- Advanced knowledge of Windows (XP, Vista, 7) operating systems and networking tools.
- Working knowledge of Mac OS X and Linux (Mandriva, Debian and Ubuntu).
- HTML and CSS scripting.
- XML, ASP, PHP and JavaScript editing.
- Basic SQL queries and database operations in PHP MyAdmin.
Related Work Experiences
Design of the ECPAR website, in collaboration with Perennia.org. (ECPAR is a Quebec working group on sustainable purchasing policies.)
The Drupal framework was useful in setting up comprehensive technical data sheets, sorted by product type. Among this site's features are tab navigation, a print stylesheet and front-page slideshow.
Chocolats Andrée has been a staple of the Mile End neighborhood in Montreal for more than 70 years. This family business got its very first website in the context of a broader public relations effort undertaken by Yann Fortier. The WordPress platform provided a very affordable way to showcase the crafty chocolate-making processes.
Research and writing for the In 5 minutes syndicated news graphics. Story editing of Flash animations published in the Canoe.ca web portal. Occasional translation of materials produced by the English-speaking division in Toronto. (Print & Flash graphic design by Justin Stahlman.)
Design of a cyberactivism & advocacy website, that fosters democratic values such as transparency and freedom of speech in Canada.
Complete website overhaul for an architecture firm located in the Point St. Charles area of Montreal, specialized in sustainable buildings.
Le paradis dans ma cour is a gardening center specializing in the sale of lilies, day lilies, funkias and irises. Located in St. Guillaume (Quebec), it has welcomed visitors in its lush exterior courtyard since 2006.
Lecturer in charge of the Microediting & Hypermedia program, as well as the basic computer training of newly admitted students. Classes given at the main campus located in Longueuil, as well as the École Nationale d'Aérotechnique (ENA) near St. Hubert airport.