Type Of Business:
Photography, card and craft company
Expertise:
Second language education; Music; Workshops
Major Product/SVS:
Photography; Paper crafts; Collages; Cards
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Reading; Spending time with her family; Creating paper crafts
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Education, University of New Brunswick;
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching; Bachelor of Arts Degree
Affiliations Awards:
New Brunswick Scottish Cultural Association Inc.; Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick; New Brunswick Music Association; Saint Andrews Society
Charity:
Local Church Choir; Volunteer Director, Local Music Academy
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was always interested in color, texture and shape, and gradually she got into outdoor photography.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. McKinnon is in the process of publishing two books for children, which include CDs. After her 33-year career as a public school teacher, she began her own business, which includes photography, paper crafts, collages, cards, and 3D paper work. She is also a Gaelic teacher and a musician, and has volunteered an enormous amount of time as a volunteer director with the local music academy.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Doing long- and short-term planning; Giving workshops; Creating paper crafts; Creating photographs
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. McKinnon hopes to gain more exposure for her photography.