
Kristen Elizabeth Darch
Writer/Educator/Visual Artist
Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Installation ArtistFull Time
Heritage Grade Architectural Restoration Services
Apr 2017 - Present -8 yrs, 2 months
Canada , Ottawa
- Job Details:- work as part of a team of skilled visual artists to complete the finishing of all inside walls, ornamentation and architectural details of major heritage restoration of the Government Conference Centre of Canada in preparation for the Senate to relocate - must have fine art/painting skills to identify subtle differences in tone and colour, skill in accurately mixing paint, glazes and solvents - additional training and qualifications include dependability security clearance, training in working at heights and related safety equipment for construction sites, WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous materials Information System) certification
District CoordinatorFull Time
Carefor Health and Community Services
Jun 2016 - Mar 2017 -9 months
Canada , Ottawa
- Job Details:• Coordinated skill specific home care services and staff training for outpatient nursing organization serving clients in the community with terminal illnesses, developmental and physical disabilities, and Alzeimer’s/dementia • Maintained up-to-date records on daily changes of staff availability, client service authorizations and care plans in the scheduling database • Provided timely information to field staff, service providers, co-workers, managers, supervisors and clients; monitor and approve referrals for shift nursing and personal support services
Mental Health WorkerFull Time
Kettle Friendship Society
Apr 2014 - Oct 2016 -2 yrs, 6 months
Canada , Vancouver
- Job Details:- Provided support to adults and youth with mental health diagnoses and other barriers in their transition to independent living through one-to-one support, basic counseling, advocacy, and group activities - Carried out case management and administrative tasks in ongoing assessment of tenant needs, life skill development, crisis intervention, and goal setting to maintain clients in the community - Facilitated recovery support groups, educational discussion groups and collaborative art installation projects
Mentor/Manuscript EvaluatorFull Time
University of British Columbia
Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 -2 yrs
Canada , Vancouver
- Job Details:- Developed a successful online non-credit writing mentorship and manuscript evaluation program. - Edited historical fiction manuscripts, memoirs, and promotional content for molo, Vancouver based architecture and design company. - Mentored program participants who were writing as a means of healing from grief, loss and trauma; informed by a writing and healing specialization in the Teaching Creative Writing course.
Education
Master of Fine Art in Creative Writing
University of British ColumbiaJan 2008 - Jan 2011 - 3 yr
University of Ottawa in Visual Art
University of OttawaJan 2000 - Jan 2005 - 5 yr
High School - Other
Lasalle Seconday SchoolJan 2000
Skills
- Teaching
- Freehand Drawing and Painting
- Hard Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Editing
- Administration
- Adobe Indesign
- Counseling
- Art Conservation
- Goldcare
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Languages
English
FluentGerman
IntermediateArabic
Beginner
Training & Certifications
Stone Carving
Smith & Barber Stone Carving Atelier·2018TESOL/TESL/TEFL
Oxford Seminars·2017Working at Heights
Safety Training Ottawa·2017Trauma Informed Practice
Vancouver Coastal Health·2015Intercultural Effectiveness
Foreign Affairs Canada·2005