I am an artist based out of Vancouver who recently graduated from Emily Carr University's Media Arts program. I have interned at the Fernie Heritage Museum and have over five years of customer service experience, including welcoming and engaging with customers, handling POS, and helping with daily operations. I am highly organized and passionate about connecting community and art. My work experiences in museums, design projects, and event planning have trained me to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and to create welcoming spaces for everyone. I would love to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Mary May Howse

I am an artist based out of Vancouver who recently graduated from Emily Carr University's Media Arts program. I have interned at the Fernie Heritage Museum and have over five years of customer service experience, including welcoming and engaging with customers, handling POS, and helping with daily operations. I am highly organized and passionate about connecting community and art. My work experiences in museums, design projects, and event planning have trained me to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and to create welcoming spaces for everyone. I would love to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

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I am an artist based out of Vancouver who recently graduated from Emily Carr University’s Media Arts program. I have interned at the Fernie Heritage Museum and have over five years of customer service experience, including welcoming and engaging with customers, handling POS, and helping with daily operations.

I am highly organized and passionate about connecting community and art. My work experiences in museums, design projects, and event planning have trained me to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and to create welcoming spaces for everyone. I would love to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Lead / Animator at Fernie Arts Station
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led multiple projects including Fernie Banner Project, Out of The Box Dumpster Program, and Fernie Winter Tourism Guide. Responsibilities included organizing practitioners, voice actors, and sound editors, managing assets, developing storyboards and render tests, rigging 2D characters with Toon Boom Harmony, and creating 2D and particle effects using After Effects.
Server/Bartender at The Fernie Taphouse
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Handled customer service, opened and closed the restaurant, managed cash register operations, and maintained cleanliness and efficiency during busy periods.
Dishwasher/Expo at The Fernie Taphouse
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bussed, cleaned, and serviced tables and bar areas efficiently; managed cash in and cash out during opening and closing shifts; operated POS systems.
Sales Associate at Freyja Kootenay Boutique
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Stocked store, managed customer interactions, independently managed the store daily including tracking online shipments and payments, and kept the environment organized and clean.
Summer Intern at The Fernie Heritage Museum
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Assisted in museum operations during summer; supported educational and public engagement activities.
Bartender / New Hire Trainer at Fernie Tap House
January 1, 2019 - Present
Provided hospitality, engaged with customers, handled cash and POS systems, inventory management, and trained new hires
Museum Intern / Visitor Experiences Assistant at Fernie Heritage Museum
January 1, 2021 - Present
Communicated history behind exhibits to patrons, cataloged and researched artifacts (60+ boxes) donated to the museum, supported education and outreach

Education

Bachelor of Media Arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
September 7, 2021 - April 22, 2025
Bachelor of Media Arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - July 6, 2025
Bachelor of Media Arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Professional Services