CV-SMF

Sarah Marie Fowler

CURRENT GOAL:
To develop my style, knowledge and methodology in creative avenues while attributing to a peaceful, global world.

SKILLS:
· Accomplished fundraiser for charities, artist projects and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s)
· Experience in leadership roles, event planning and team building
· Practiced Public Speaker; individually and large groups
· Knowledge of word processing, network and spreadsheet software
· Artist in diverse mediums, partial self employment for 2 years
· Children clown and face painter, specializing in memorable events
Trained in CPR and First aid; Bonded by the Canadian government

EDUCATION:
July 2006 PADI Scuba Diver- Open Water certification
Mar 2004 Alliance Francais; French language course. Ottawa
Jan 2004 Participated in streamlined NFB Momentum Workshop
2004 Optical Printing, Avid Express DV, Quark, Stop Motion animation May 2003 International Academy- Natural Health Science; Organic Gardening
Dec 2002 TESOL English language instruction and communication
2002 Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa “hands on film” workshop block, Advanced Directing, Documentary, Final Cut Pro
2001 Carleton University; Political science; Canadian Studies

WORK EXPERIENCE:
October 2006- Greenpeace Canada, Toronto door canvass office
August 2004-2005 Public Outreach, Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario
· Fundraising consultancy for charity and NGO’s including Amnesty International, UNICEF, Mediceine sans Frontieres, Sick Kids Foundation, Oxfam, Greenpeace, David Suzuki foundation and Ontario March of Dimes
May 2002-2004 Elephant and Castle restaurant, Ottawa, Ontario
July 2004 Production assistant (TV) Bell Making the Cut
June 2004 & 2005 Summer Institute of Film and Television; AV and driver
March –Aug 2003 One World Film Festival, World Inter-Action Mondiale (WIAM)
· Film Selection Coordinator objectives are to order film from worldwide distributors, organize volunteer group with screenings and manage results to establish themes for the 4 day festival.
April 2000-2003 Starbucks Coffee Company, Clarica Centre
Feb 2002-2003 Wallack’s Art Shop; window displays and inventory
Dec -Sept 2001 House of Commons; Member of Parliament Joe Fontana
Feb-April 2001 H & R Block Secretary/ Cash Back Cheque Administrator
May –Aug 2001 Geneva Park Conference Center; Lifeguard/Aquafitness
June 1998–2000 Instructor Lifeguard, YMCA of London, Ontario

ENTRPRENURIAL ACTIVITIES:
June 2002-present Klown Kaleidoscope; Ottawa, Ontario
Children Clown and face painter for birthday parties and special events. Charity events include WIAM’s One World Film Festival, Fair trade day, Bytowne Days, Tulip Festival, CHEO Teddy Bears Picnic, Lanark Highlands Art of Being Green Festival.

PRODUCTION ARTIST:

July 2004 Promotional chalkboards and painted kegs for bar/ restaurant.
Nov 2003 ( Christmas display) May 2002 (Spring window)Designer for window display: Wallack’s Art Store 241 Bank street

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:


July 2006 Zanzibar International Film festival of the Dhow countries; ZIFF
· Guest teacher with my Swahili interpreter to host a tactile workshop entitled “history of cinema, a contrast on celluloid” for 30 youth at the Alternative Learning school as part of the children’s panorama.

April 2006- present Roots & Shoots; umbrella of Jane Goodall Institute, Dar es Salaam
· Art & Photo contest-fundraiser, a beach clean up and visiting local primary and secondary schools to inspire student focused community service groups.

March 31-2006 Habitat for Humanity; Tanzanian Gatsby Trust (TGT) -PhotographerAttended an interview of women in a village on the North end of Zanzibar Island. Photographed approximately 8 families in front of their old houses and the foundations for new ones, built by volunteers from Habitat for more stable conditions in the community. Photos may be used n the newsletter for donors of charity group.

ELLECTED OFFICES:
Sept 2003 –August 2005 Independent Filmmakers Co-operative Ottawa (IFCO) I was elected director general position on Board of Directors further acclaimed as President in July 15 2004. Responsibilities included agenda for monthly board meetings, authorizing accounts, hiring and evaluations of executive director and organizing annual general meetings of a 200 plus membership. Sub-committees I was involved with include policy, finance, grant, fundraising and cultural equity.

July 1998 –July 2000 Association of Student Governments (ASG)
In all my years of secondary school I was involved with student parliament. I held the elected offices of Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President. Later I became involved with the ASG which served as an umbrella group for student councils across the city. While I was President of the ASG, we held a annual leadership conference for delegates from more than 35 schools. Myself and four officers were responsible for food, lodging, entertainment, t-shirts, Identity cards, manuals and sponsorship.


References: available upon request