| Curriculum Vitae for Michelle Simone Clarke (a.k.a. Siim) | ||||
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| education | ||||
1995 |
- Bachelor of Architecture,University of Toronto, Canada | |||
1993 |
- Participated in Study Abroad Program of University of Toronto; travel and study centered around Paris, Barcelona and Andalucia. | |||
| - Ontario Association of Architects Scholarship Award for excellence. | ||||
1992 |
- Ontario Association of Architects Scholarship Award for excellence (two terms consecutively). | |||
Michelle MAIL: STUDIO: Tel: 876.969.6551 e-mail: |
1990 |
- GCE / Cambridge 'A' Level Examinations: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Art & General Paper. | ||
1988 |
- Recipient of the first Caribbean Examinations Council Award for Excellence in Art. | |||
| work experience | ||||
Senior
Designer, House of Siim; CEO, The Higher Intelligence Agency Limited,
Jamaica |
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2007 to present |
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 | |||
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 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 | |||
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 | |||
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…" | |||
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) | |||
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. | |||
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) | |||
| 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 | |||
| general interests | ||||
| Travel & Culture, Fashion, Film & Photography, Theatre (Music & Dance), Fine Art | ||||
| References available upon request. | ||||