Jana Hotkova
Designer, Media Production Services

My main job functions include designing brochures, posters, ads and other print
materials.

I started working at the College in 1996 as a designer in MPS. I have 10 years of
experience in graphic design, environmental design and window display design in
the Czech Republic. I am also a graduate of the Graphic Design and Illustration
program at Capilano College.

The greatest challenge facing me in the NMC is coming up with innovative
designs to meet short deadlines. What I see as the greatest benefit of the NMC is that
there are now more resources (people), which will allow for a greater exchange of
ideas.

What I hope to see evolve within the next five years in the Centre is permanent
positions for everyone in the MPS department.

What gives me the greatest pleasure these days? My three-year-old daughter,
Ariella.

June Hunter
Assistant, Media Production Services

My main job functions include desktop and Web publishing, helping MPS
customers, and providing media production services (photography, audio and video
dubbing).

I started at Capilano College in 1989 as a media production assistant for the now
non-existent evening shift. A BA in English Literature, eight years of treeplanting and
nine years of being a mother of two turbo-charged children has given me experience in
multitasking, human relations (breaking up fights) and flexibility (working in mud). In
1986, I graduated from the College’s Media Resources diploma program. I also
worked at The Capilano Review as managing editor for 10 months, replacing Jane
Hamilton while she was on maternity leave.

The greatest challenge in my job within the NMC is keeping up with the technology
(which manual to read).

The greatest benefit is that the centre consolidates linked services, which will make
things easier for clients and save commuting from the Birch building.

I would like to see the NMC evolve into a Centre with a cappuccino shop.

Lily, 8, Ian, 6, and waiting for the first of the dozen or so clematise in my
garden to come out is what gives me the greatest pleasure these days.

Teresa McDowell
Designer, Media Production Services

I design and produce print promotional material for the College and I
coordinate printing for these projects.

I started at Capilano College in 1993 as a graphic designer in MPS. I have a
Fine Arts diploma from Langara Community College and in 1988 received a
Graphic Design and Illustration diploma from Capilano College. I’ve worked in
various design studios throughout Vancouver, both as an employee and as a
freelancer. I came to the College to fill in occasionally as a designer in MPS and
eventually applied for that position when it became vacant.

The greatest challenge in my job within the NMC is to continue to provide
design services to the College with the addition of new personnel with different
job functions in the same work space. The NMC is as yet undefined and it is,
therefore, difficult to comment on it. The greatest benefit is that we have our
own desks and, I hope, a more efficient workspace.

, @nformer