​kate darling
Experience
Conservation Educator / Stakeholder Communications Coordinator
Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area
April 2010 – August 2012
Information Designer
Victoria Park BRZ
May 2011-September 2011
Customer Service Representative
Ski Cellar Snowboard
October 2007 – May 2011
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Edited thirty peer articles for a class magazine, noting both textual and design flaws.
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Improved readability of print and web content by using structured authoring principles while volunteering for a small business workshop with Students in Free Enterprise.
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Improved usability of documents by structuring complementary text and images to convey a more powerful message while developing wayfinding solutions for the Haultain and First Street Festival.
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Updated a collection of family recipies, integrating visual hierarchy and photography to improve readability.
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Conducted usability assessments of trail signage at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, addressing visitor concerns, and adapted the design to better serve user needs.
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Compiled a written report to substantiate the research findings of the revised trail signage.
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Assessed audience needs and developed a visual and written artifact to prevent Early Childhood Caries while working with a subject matter expert at Mount Royal University.
BCMM - Bachelor of Communication in Information Design
Mount Royal University
September 2010 – June 2014
Education Assistant Certificate
Bow Valley College
August 2007 - June 2008