Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)http://www.ellwood.com/picture/Practice%20Management%20Specialist?pictureId=4132063<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>Employment History</strong><br />1999 &ndash; present<br />Freelance PC Software and Business Processes Consultant<br />Working mostly in the legal industry, I automate office processes using Microsoft Office applications and other software. This frequently involves managing the conversion of existing systems and processes, including data conversion, training and rollout of new procedures and troubleshooting.<br /><br />1995 &ndash; 1999<br />Software Trainer<br />Manpower Temporary Services<br />I conducted software training sessions instructing Manpower employees in Windows, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and call center phone systems. I trained in small groups, using Manpower&rsquo;s proprietary computer assisted courses.<br /><br />1995 &ndash; 1999<br />Freelance Musician<br />I play saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano and made a living as a professional jazz musician in Toronto during these years. I still play whenever I can.<br /><br />1991 &ndash; 1995<br />Communications Assistant to The Hon. Dave Cooke,<br />Ontario Minister of Education and Training, Chair of Management Board Secretariat<br />Working on political staff at Queen&rsquo;s Park, I did press liaison work as well as speech writing for Minister Cooke as well as other provincial cabinet ministers who were speaking about issues which were the purview of Minister Cooke.<br />I was the Minister&rsquo;s representative for implementing the first Ministry of Education web site and was responsible for maintenance and content for part of the site.<br />I also handled direct-mail responses to petitions received by the Minister.<br /><br />1988 &ndash; 1991<br />Production Manager<br />Canada Systems Group (now part of Moore Business Forms)<br />I managed 40 staff at a 24/7 facility that produced microfiche and laser print output for the financial industries and others.<br /><br />1985 &ndash; 1988<br />Technology Analyst<br />Canada Systems Group (now part of Moore Business Forms)<br />I analyzed new technologies and trends in the Direct Mail and microfiche industries.<br /><br /><strong>Education</strong><br />1981-1983: York University, Toronto, Ontario<br />Fine Arts Program, Specializing in Jazz Performance<br /><br />1977 &ndash; 1980: Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario<br />Music Program<br /><br />1972 &ndash; 1976: Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Kingston, Ontario</span></p>