Morgan Rauscher

Special Individualized PhD (Candidate) - 2012
- Concordia University Hexagram Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Currently Attending
Masters of Applied Arts (Media) - 2010
- Emily Carr University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Valedictorian
Combined Honors BA in Multimedia & Visual Arts - 2004
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Summa Cum Laude

Concordia University Graduate Fellowship 2012
President’s Research Fund 2010
Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Master's scholarship 2009 (SSHRC)
Altana Pharma Commissioned Competition 2003
First runner up - Post-it Note-able Art Competition (provincial) 2003
The University Prize for Special Achievement 2003
University Senate Scholarship 2003
Dean's Honor Award 2003
Dean's Honor Award 2002
Dean's Honor Award 2001
Entrance Scholarship 2000


2010-2012	Trigger Shark Business and Technology Consulting . Vancouver, British Columbia, Lead Business Consultant & (CEO). Description: Business and technology consulting ranging from operations, logistics, sales coaching, marketing, content management, learning management, business modeling, technology research and acquisition, market research, usability research, brand forming and partnership/contract negotiations.

2009-2010	Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Vancouver, British Columbia, Instructor CEID 222 - Creative Electronics for Beginners DIVA 303 - Interactivity: Media Practices CEDA 250 - WordPress Also invited to lecturer in DIVA 300: Digital + Interactive Art ADV Description: Design and delivery of courseware, lectures and assignments, Coordination of course work, Critiquing and advising students.

2003-2008	MR Media Multimedia Consultants, Toronto Ontario, Lead Multimedia Architect. Over 40 Multimedia projects completed, including The Mc Master University Virtual Tour, the Government of Canada, Institute of Infection and Immunity website, e-Learning for DLC, E-commerce websites, International Consultation and more.* Description: Software design and development E-learning design and development International Media relations consulting Mass digital communications design Coordination and management of multimedia development teams User testing design, invigilation and statistics reporting Website information efficiency analysis SEO (search engine optimizations) Development of strategic website initiatives including database, RIA, smart sites.

2001-2004	Mc Master University. Hamilton, Ontario. Teaching Assistantship. Multimedia and Sculptural Design* Description: Design and delivery of lectures and assignments, Coordination of course work, Critiquing and advising students.

2002	Websites Designs Inc. Ottawa, Ontario. Chief Website designer and web Project Manager. Description: Production of internationally outsourcing projects, Multimedia project production including several flash and multimedia intensive websites.

2001	IQEQ Technologies Inc. Ottawa, Ontario. Webmaster and Master Designer. Description: Marketing material development (print and web), Corporate branding consistency advisor.

Operating Systems:	Hardware:
Android Microsoft Vista Professional Microsoft Windows XP Pro Microsoft Windows Mobile Virtual PC and OS Layering Apple OSX Microsoft Server OS and IIS Linux Fedora 5 Extensive networking knowledge	Arduino Displayduino Microcontroller Firmware PC/Laptop repair PC/Laptop upgrading PC/Laptop hardware trouble shooting Micro electronics fabrication & reverse engineering Robotics development Machine shop mechanical fabrication Remote security systems Cybernetic face design
Software:	Computer Languages:
Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Office Microsoft Front Page 3D Studio Max Adobe Flex Builder Adobe Flash Adobe Fireworks Adobe DreamWeaver Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe ImageReady Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Premiere Sound Forge Reallusion Face Filter Studio Most networking programs Most OS related security and operations app's IBP 9 SEO	C / C++ Arduino Processing Java script CSS PHP ASP.Net Visual Basic Visual Basic.Net HTML SHTML XML Flash Action Script SQL (Database) Access (Database)
Milling & Fabrication:
Bronze loss wax casting Plaster (sculpture and casting) Acrylic painting Lithographic printing Lino printing Etching printing Clay sculpting Basic clay firing knowledge Vacuum Casting Body Casting Silicon Rubber Casting	Arch welding Mig welding Metal working Fiber glass sculpting Parts machining Wood working Construction Safety Association of Ontario Tickets Fall protection Suspended access equipment High rise

“Know Name”	The Art Studio Hamilton ON, Nov. 7&8, 2002
“Confess”	The New Space (Mc Master University) Hamilton ON, Jan. 22, 2003
“Humanities Symposium”	McMaster University Student Centre Hamilton ON, Mar. 14, 2003
"Post-it Note-able Art Competition"	Harbor Front Center Toronto ON, 2003
“Interactive Interactive”	Gag the gallery Hamilton ON, May. 2, 2003
“McMaster Student Art Competition”	McMaster University Student Center Hamilton ON, Jan. 2004
“SUMMA Exhibition”	McMaster Art Gallery Hamilton ON, Apr. 2004
“Legal Size”	The ( ) Space Vancouver BC, 2008
“Not That Grad Show”	The Concourse Gallery Vancouver BC, 2009
“E-Mixer”	Surrey Art Gallery (Interactive Futures ’09) Surrey BC, 2009
“Taken Up, Slightly Revised”	Charles H. Scott Gallery Vancouver BC, 2010
“World Maker Faire”	Viscusi Gallery, New York Hall of Science Flushing, Queens, NY, 2010
“Life Light”	New Market, Permanent Installation, New Westminster British Columbia, 2011

My Skills:

I am an artist and educator and I have been inventing and building things since childhood. My education at McMaster University and Emily Carr University fostered my natural design abilities. I work with a wide variety of materials such as acrylics, advanced adhesives, compounds, fiberglass, metals, plaster, polymers, silicon, stone, rubber and wood. I have extensive experience in rapid prototyping and fabrication including casting, CNC routing, laser cutting, metal foundry, milling, mold-making, painting (booth and pen), printmaking, sculpture, welding and woodworking.

In addition, I am a skilled computer programmer and have personally built web 2.0 applications, software projects, hardware controller programs and graphical interfaces for over 40 projects. I have built applications using Arduino, ASP.Net, C/C++, CSS, Flash action script, HTML, Java script, PHP, Processing, SHTML, SQL, Visual Basic.Net and XML. I also use a broad range of design, web, audiovisual and other multimedia authoring software. I am a competent microelectronics user and I have worked with Arduino, Mini POV, CMU Cam and others. In fact, I have co-designed my own microcontroller as an expansion of the Arduino project called Displayduino (http://www.displayduino.com), adding network capabilities to the Arduino platform for the operation of over 4000 electronic components.

My Work Ethic:

I am a self-motivated academic and I function well - both independently and in collaborative environments. Through my professional experience in running my own multimedia firm (2003-2008), I have developed the self-direction and leadership skills necessary to take an idea from conception to completion, including planning, costing, building, testing, marketing (showcasing) and success-management. Through my graduate education, I have become a motivated researcher and educator. I am eager to study, present, teach and publish the findings of my research. I thrive in environments in which there is constant productive criticism from my advisors and peers. I build highly-polished finished products that work, impress and inspire dialogue and innovation.

My Experience:

My broad range of skills has earned me teaching assistantships and instructor positions at McMaster University and Emily Carr University of Art + Design - even while still attending both schools as a student. I have taught fine arts (sculpture), multimedia (website design) and currently teach creative electronics and interactive art practices.

In addition to my past academic profile, I have had extensive and relevant professional experience. From 2004 until 2008 I was the lead multimedia architect of M.R. Media an international multimedia consulting firm based out of Toronto. I personally developed more than 40 projects including web 2.0 applications, software, media relations consultation, electronic learning development and video and photo productions. My companies have now been consolidated under Trigger Shark Ltd. and the services we offer include everything from operations, logistics, sales coaching, marketing, content management, learning management, business modeling, technology research and acquisition, market research, usability research, brand forming and partnership/contract negotiations.

Other:

I have also kept up a healthy photography portfolio and I belong to numerous distribution networks selling my photos online.

In addition, I am very physically active - fitness training on average four times a week. I love to run, swim, row and I have really gotten into the new suspension and tension training programs that are becoming popular these days!