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Kristen Elizabeth Darch

Writer/Educator/Visual Artist

Cairo, Egypt

Work 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 Columbia

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 - 3 yr

    • University of Ottawa in Visual Art

      University of Ottawa

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 - 5 yr

    • High School - Other

      Lasalle Seconday School

      Jan 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

      Fluent
    • German

      Intermediate
    • Arabic

      Beginner

    Training & Certifications

    • Stone Carving

      Smith & Barber Stone Carving Atelier·2018
    • TESOL/TESL/TEFL

      Oxford Seminars·2017
    • Working at Heights

      Safety Training Ottawa·2017
    • Trauma Informed Practice

      Vancouver Coastal Health·2015
    • Intercultural Effectiveness

      Foreign Affairs Canada·2005
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