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Curriculum Vitae
for Michelle Simone Clarke (a.k.a. Siim) |
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education |
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1995 |
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- Bachelor of
Architecture,University of Toronto, Canada |
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1993 |
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- Participated in Study
Abroad Program of University of Toronto; travel and study centered around
Paris, Barcelona and Andalucia. |
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- Ontario Association
of Architects Scholarship Award for excellence. |
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1992 |
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- Ontario Association
of Architects Scholarship Award for excellence (two terms consecutively). |
Michelle
Simone
Clarke
B. Arch.
(University of Toronto)
MAIL:
17 Washington Drive
Kingston 10
Jamaica W.I.
STUDIO:
16 Old Church Road,
Kingston 8
Jamaica W.I.
Tel: 876.969.6551
Fax: 876.931.9883
Mobile: 876.881.6326
e-mail:
houseofsiim@gmail.com
website:
www.houseofsiim.com
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1990 |
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- GCE / Cambridge
'A' Level Examinations: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Art & General Paper. |
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1988 |
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- Recipient
of the first Caribbean Examinations Council Award for Excellence in Art. |
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work
experience |
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Senior
Designer, House of Siim; CEO, The Higher Intelligence Agency Limited,
Jamaica |
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2007
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Set design: National Debates (IMAGES 1 2), Kings and Queens of Dancehall (IMAGES 1 2 3 4 5), The KFC Quiz Show (IMAGES 1 2) |
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Architecural: Tuff Gong Trading retail store MBJ airport (PROPOSAL IMAGES 1 2 3), Aqua in Negril (IMAGES 1 2)
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Art Direction: Jaywil - Shaggy (Church Heathen), Beenie Man & Alaine (Dreaming); Marie Bruce - Toots and Makka Diamond (No Badda Me) |
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Event Design: BMW ADA Auto Show Booth (IMAGES 1 2 3 4), Daydreams 2007 party decor (IMAGES 1 2 3), Afterglow wedding reception at the Jamaica Pegasus (IMAGES1 2 3 4), 2007 Prime Minister's Youth in Excellence Concert (IMAGES1 2 3), etc. |
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2006 |
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Event Design: People's Telecom product launch, BMW Customer appreciation, Daydreams April 2006 Event Plan & decor ( IMAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) , Reggae Day Event Plan, Jencare booth at the Manufacturer's Expo, Osmosis, Red Bull Smokin Streets After Party, RCPS Ltd. - C&W BMobile Booth @ Reggae Sunsplash & Prime Minister's Youth in Excellence Concert, FASHIONBLOCK 06 (Event Designer and Site & Services Manager)... |
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Art Direction: Cinecom -
Alicia Keyes & Baby Cham Music Video (Ghetto Story), Jaywil - Beenie Man Music Video (Trend), Geejam - C&W Commercials (Pressa campaign & ADSL) |
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SIIM
Graphic Design and production of SIIM Lucky 13 Calendar and Production of Calendar Launch |
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Stage set design & construciton for TVJ/Digicel Rising Star Studio Set |
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2005 |
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RCPS Ltd.:
Event Design including Stage Set design & construction for Prime Minister's Youth in Excellence Concert at Emancipation Park, Red Stripe Lite Comedy Tour, Jamaica Carnival Last Hurrah Event Plan, Guinnes Sting |
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BMW:
BMW Booth for 2005 ADA Auto Show, November 2005 (IMAGES 1 2 3 4)
BMW display for 2005 International Expo, October 2005
(IMAGES 1 2 3 4)
Booth for MINI for 2005 International Expo, October 2005
(IMAGES 1 2 3) |
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Art Direction for Miscellaneous music videos (including Tanto Metro & Devonte, Cecile, Voicemail, Sanjay, Keely B, etc.) |
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FASHIONBLOCK 05: Event Designer and Site & Services Manager |
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Participating Designer
in International Mecca of Style & FASHIONBLOCK |
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2004 |
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"Ambiguity" - Joint art and couture show show with PJ Stewart at Doctor's Cave Bathing Club |
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RCPS Ltd. :
Event Design including Guinnes Product Launch, stage and venue design and transformation. Choreography and Styling for Fashion/Dance segment, Stage Set design & construction for Prime Minister's Youth in Excellence Concert at Emancipation Park |
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Stage set design & construciton for TVJ/Digicel Rising Star Studio Set & Styling for Host Denise Hunt |
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Exhibitor (women's fashion) - Caribbean Fashion Week 2004 |
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FASHIONBLOCK 04: Event Designer and Site & Services Manager
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Participating Designer
in International Mecca of Style & FASHIONBLOCK |
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SIIM: Designed and built houseofsiim website |
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2003 |
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Exhibitor (women's fashion) - Caribbean Fashion Week 2003 |
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Participated
in International Mecca of Style (Saint International and South African
High Commission) Fashion expo. |
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Spring/Summer
2003 Collection launched @ ruins of Bellevue Great House (Kingston, Jamaica): "The drums are restless tonight…" |
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2002 |
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Exhibitor (women's
fashion) - Caribbean Fashion Week 2002 |
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Participated
in Jamaica Tourist Board/ New York Magazine & Henri Bendel’s Jamaica
Week Promotion in New York (Jan. 27, 2002 – Feb. 2, 2002) |
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2001 |
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2002 Spring/Summer
Collection launched at Guilt Trip Restaurant in Kingston entitled “Siim : This will not be a fashion show” |
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Exhibitor (Women's
fashion) - Caribbean Fashion Week 2001 |
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Architectural design White River Valley Eco-tourism Project, St. Ann, Jamaica |
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Contracted Quality Surveyor/ Project Architect for Cherry Hill Development (GEON Group Ltd.) |
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Architectural
design & consultation on several new houses, renovations and & interiors. |
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2000 |
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Architectural Design for Gordon Residence, Jacks Hill, Kingston. |
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Design & Construction of booth for PlanetJamaica.com for Green Expo 2000
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1999 |
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Incorporated
The Higher Intelligence Agency Limited to offer Image Consulting Services
(including Architectural & Interior Design, 3D Computer Modeling and
Rendering, Graphic Design etc.) |
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Drawing
Office Manager, Universal Design & Development Inc., New York
Contracted to upgrade technical
capabilities & drafting technology; streamline office structure; Create
publicity and marketing strategies and layouts; Provide architectural design
and drafting services. |
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1998 |
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3D
CAD Technician, J.A.O. Design Architects & Planners , Hong Kong
Contracted to produce 3D Computer models
and Photorealistic renderings for two entries in a limited competition for
the China Construction Bank (IMAGES 1 2) in Suzhou, China. |
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3D
CAD Technician, Chan Kan & Associates Ltd. , Hong Kong
Contracted to produce 3D Computer model
and Photorealistic renderings in a competition submission for a Bankers
Clubhouse in Shanghai China, and several Public Toilets in the Regional Council Improvement Scheme
for Public Toilets in the New Territories, Hong Kong. |
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Partner, Uncle Bob Productions Limited, Jamaica |
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1997 – 1998 |
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3D Computer Modeling and Photorealistic
Rendering for Architects and Developers for presentation and publication. |
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Commercial Industrial Vehicles
Ltd.:
Design of commercial office building
to house retail store, parts warehouse, offices and speculative office space;
construction administration and site visits. Sign and graphic design. Design
and construction of booth for 1997 Annual Jamaican Auto Show. |
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Life Music (Gospel music retailer):
Design and construction of store interior
and construction of custom display furniture. |
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Project
Architect, Design Collaborative Architects and Town Planners, Jamaica |
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1995 – 1997 |
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Brinks Headquarters, South Camp Road, Kingston:
Contract Administration for first phase
of construction of new secure facilities and operations, including detailed
design development, production of 3D (IMAGES 1 2) and construction drawings, administrative
and clerical duties (minutes, correspondence etc.), chairing of site and
consultant meetings, site visits and assessment of claims. |
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Junior Project Architect, Sandals
Dunns River Resort, Jamaica & Sandals Antigua Resort, Antigua:
Concept and Schematic Design for renovation
and expansion of Spa and Gym facilities for both resorts. |
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Junior Project Architect: Sandals
Antigua Resort, Antigua:
On-site, design-build for renovation
and expansion of Central Facility following Hurricane Andrew. |
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other interests &
activities |
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Adjunct Professor (First and Fourth Year Design Studio), Caribbean School of Arhcitecture, University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica |
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Scuba Diving |
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Backpacking & Alternative Travel |
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Teaching Assistant, 2nd Year Design Studio
(U of T, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, SALA) |
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additional skills |
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Proficiency with most word processing
and desktop publishing packages (MSWord, Excel, CorelDraw, Corel PhotoPaint,
PhotoShop, etc.) Proficiency with Macromedia Dreamweaver |
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Proficiency with AutoCAD and AccuRender rendering package |
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general interests |
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Travel & Culture, Fashion, Film & Photography,
Theatre (Music & Dance), Fine Art |
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References available upon request. |
