Travis Myers
519.616.3563 812 KING STREET WEST KITCHENER
T ravis Myers is a writer, photographer, designer, metro-
phile, and Oxford comma enthusiast currently living in
Ontario, Canada.
Travis has written for a variety of publications, including most
recently Imprint and The Boar. Travis’ journalistic research
has been sourced by the Waterloo Region Record and Ma-
clean’s in the past, and has amassed a roster of published
interviews including political heavyweights Paul Martin, Mi-
chael Ignatieff, and Justin Trudeau.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Currently an undergraduate student at the University of Wa-
terloo studying English Literature and minoring in Political
Science, and hold acceptance to Ryerson University’s jour-
nalism program.
Is efficient in French language having studied six years in a
French Immersion education centre. Travis is also proficient
in conversation and written Portuguese.
SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Fireside Cafe (2006 — 2007)
Completed tasks in a fast paced environment working as part of the
restaurants kitchen and wait staff.
Used quick organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently.
Wescast Industries (2007 — 2008)
Worked hands on in an industrial setting, pouring iron into molds used
to create auto manifolds. Followed both WHIMIS as well as factory
safety instructions. (ie protective gear) to prevent against workplace
accidents. Dealt with heavy machinery to lift and temper the iron, as
well as computer programs to test the quality of the batch. Worked in
teams as well as solo to accomplish tasks.
Petcetera (2008 — 2009)
Worked in a variety of different settings every day, from customer ser-
vice to animal handling, stocking shelves and food production.
Learned important skills and honed customer relations technique, and
managed to find homes for many of the animals in stock.
Erieau Marina & LCBO (2007 — 2009)
Worked with customers on a daily basis, selling supplies, bringing boats into
slips and selling beer and liquor at the Beer Store / LCBO Agency on site.
Promoted a positive attitude to boaters and encouraged fun vacations.
ABOUT TRAVIS
Travis exels in the arena of information design and presentation, and
has had many of his styled graphics published, along with notable
innovative approaches to content layout recognized, and his strong
ability to teach makes him a valuable asset for any organization.
In 2009 Travis was the editor-in-chief of Imprint’s annual Frosh
Issue publication, and continues to volunteer with Imprint.
Currently, Travis works as Promotions Co-ordinator for the
University of Waterloo’s Federation of Students.
Is efficient in Microsoft Office, Open Office, Adobe Creative
Suite 3, 4 and 5 (including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Flash and Catalyst), is capable of coding in HTML, and is
proficient on both Mac, Windows and Linux.
Also has up-to-date CPR training, WHMIS training, the On-
tario certification for marine and land gasoline transfer, as
well as the Ontario SMAART alcohol serving certification.
Imprint (2007 — 2010)
Worked in a variety of different capacities over the years, including
beginning as a volunteer columnist, assistant editor of the Opinion
section, editor of the News section, and editor of the Opinion section.
Also amassed a bevy of alternate experience, including photography,
graphic design, News, Features, Sports, Arts and Science reporting.
In summer 2009 I was hired to edit the annual Frosh issue of the news-
paper, and my responsibilities included finding and recruiting writers,
photographers and other content makers. In the end, a strong issue was
produced, and I, along with others I reqruited sitll volunteer regularly for
Imprint in a variety of helpful positions, teaching InDesign and other com-
puter software, and acquainting new volunteers with the office in general.
Federation of Students (2010)
As Promotions Co-ordinator, I function as the go-between for Feds
and the study body, often times promoting more than a product, but
the Feds brand itself, or involvement in Feds clubs and services.
The job requires the ability to develop instant relationships with stran-
gers, devising a variety of tactics to bring in those who generally wouldn’t
respond to cold-promotion, and a people-oriented attitude. Aside from
coming up with my own promotions for different events, I also have to
go out and perform these promotions, connect with other students in
the SLC and around campus. This position has allowed me to bring my
positive attitude and knowhow to the forefront of my everyday activities.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST