Education

Ph.D. Sociology – University of Western Ontario, London, Canada – 2017 (Expected)

• Dissertation: TBA
• Areas of focus: higher education, qualitative methods

M.A. Sociology – University of Western Ontario, London, Canada – 2013

• Dissertation: The University Corporatization Shift: A longitudinal analysis of university admission handbooks
• Areas of focus: education, life course, classical/contemporary sociological theory, quantitative methods
• Certificate in University Teaching and Learning

M.A. Photography & Urban Cultures – Goldsmiths College, University of London, London, UK – 2011

• Dissertation title: in transit | the nightbus project: Liminiality, Frontiers, and Performed Identities on Night Bus Route N21
• Graduated with Distinction
• Areas of focus: public transportation, family and photographic albums, reality and documentary photography, and social processes and inequality in urban spaces

B.A. Sociology/English (Bilingual Hons.) – Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Canada – 2010

• Certificate in the Discipline of Teaching English as an International Language
• Areas of focus: sociology of youth/emerging adulthood, sociology of emotions, qualitative methods, and teaching english as an international language

International Exchange – Roosevelt Academy, Utrecht University, Middelburg, The Netherlands – 2009

• Areas of focus: sociology of Latin America, globalization, European transitions, consumer society, qualitative methods, life and travel writing, and journalism

French Immersion Program – Université Sainte-Anne, Pointe-de-l’Église, Canada – 2008

• Intensive French Immersion course at the Intermediate Level

Diploma of Advertising and Graphic Design – Humber College, Toronto, Canada – 2001

• Areas of focus: web/digital design, typography, and marketing strategies

Research & Academic Interests

• Commodification/sociology of education
• Sociology of youth and emerging adulthood
• Sociology of public transportation
• Social processes, inequality, and urban spaces
• Visual sociology

Honours, Awards, & Distinctions

• Western Graduate Research Scholarship – University of Western Ontario – 2012
• Goldsmiths College Annual Fund – Goldsmiths College, University of London – 2010
• Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship – Glendon College – 2008
• Prix d’honneur – Université Sainte Anne – 2008
• Student Service Award – Glendon College – 2008
• York International Mobility Award – Glendon College – 2008
• LeaderShape Institute Participant – LeaderShape Institute/York University – 2008

Group Exhibitions & Photographic Publications

• ‘City House/Country House’ (People’s Choice Award winner) – Beaux-Arts, Brampton, Canada – 2012
• Davidson, C. (2011). The Lonely City. InTensions 5. http://www.yorku.ca/intent/issue5/photos/cliffdavidson/cliffdavidson.php
• ‘in transit | N21 – the nightbus project’ – Shop 14 Truman Brewery, London, United Kingdom – 2011
• Davidson, C. (2011) in transit | N21 – the nightbus project. Self-published: London.
• ‘in | at | through’ (stop-motion video) – Linear House Gallery, London, United Kingdom – 2011
• ‘Protesting the Protest’ – Museum of London, London, United Kingdom – 2011
• ‘Consumption/Destruction’ – Revolutions Gallery, Middelburg, The Netherlands – 2009
• Davidson, C. (2005). New York At Night. Frozen In Time. The International Library of Photography: Owings Mills, MD

Presentations

• ‘The City: A (De)Construction’ (with Michaelangelo Yambao) – TUPF, Communication Art, Toronto, Canada – March 15, 2013
• ‘Photographing the Humans of Toronto’ (with Eugen Kertesz) – TUPF, Norman Felix, Toronto, Canada– March 10, 2013
• ‘Tech 2.0: Solution or Problem’ – ABEL Summer Institute, York University, Toronto, Canada – August 21-22, 2012
• ‘Video Blogging: WordPress & YouTube for Teaching and Learning’ (with Lourdes Villamor) – ABEL Summer Institute, York University, Toronto, Canada – August 21-22 2012

Professional & Academic Experience

Research & Technology Assistant/Strategic Marketing & Communication Consultant – Dr. Richard Leblanc – Sept. 2009-Present

• Social media consulting, planning, and implementation
• Teaching and tutoring of technology and social media concepts
• Review and suggest communication approaches for strategic marketing initiatives
• Website design and maintenance: HTML 5, CSS, PHP, WordPress

Assistant Editor/Web Designer – InTensions Academic E-Journal, York University – May 2008-Present

• Design of online academic journal
• Maintenance and best practices implementation for website
• Idea generation and content/copy editing

Designer/Photographer/Copywriter – Freelance/Self-Employed – Feb. 2000-Present

• Website design and maintenance: HTML 5, CSS, PHP, WordPress
• Graphic design of logos, brochures, gift certificates, CDs, and various paraphernalia
• Copywriting of web sites, brochures, and promotional materials
• Photography of products, scenes, and people for various materials and occasions
• Project management, client support, customer service

Teaching Assistant 2nd Year Social Psychology –University of Western Ontario – Sept. 2012-May 2013

• Evaluate and grade written assignments and record grades
• Lead and facilitate undergraduate level lectures
• Schedule and maintain office hours and meet with students
• Prepare and proctor examinations

Guest Lecturer – Fanshawe College – Nov. 2012

• Prepare and present a lecture on Globalization for Introduction to Social Science

Communications and Marketing Administrator – ABEL Program, York University – Jan. 2012-Sept. 2012

• Writing and maintenance of strategic marketing and communications plans and objectives
• Project management, client liaison, and administrative duties for internal and external programs
• Statistical analysis of website, social media, and e-newsletter data
• Social media and e-newsletter designing, planning, and updating
• Website design and maintenance for program website and external partners
• Graphic design of various marketing and communications materials
• Event photography and videography assistance (setup and interviewing)

New Media Coordinator – Student Recruitment, Glendon College – Sept. 2009-Aug. 2010

• Design and maintenance of event and general webpages, mini websites, and mass emails
• Graphic design of various print materials
• Social and new media auditing and planning
• Member of web redesign committee in charge of site layout, reformation of information architecture (IA), and restructuring of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) to coincide with a bilingual education environment

Student Web Developer – Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University – June 2009-Sept. 2009

• Design and implementation of WordPress web site for special research project
• Recoding and designing of faculty websites, department homepages, and menu templates
• Website and server management and maintenance
• Project management, academic support, customer service

English Tutor – Freelance, Middelburg, The Netherlands – Oct. 2008-Feb. 2009

• English language instruction to an adult Dutch couple
• Lesson planning and implementation with focus on speech communication and grammar

Assistant Professor – Anglia Network Europe, Middelburg, The Netherlands – Oct. 2008-Jan. 2009

• Lesson creation and instruction of English to high school students aged 13-15
• Assist and direct classroom lessons and learning activities

Student Technology Assistant – York University – May 2007-Aug. 2007/July 2008-Aug. 2008

• Design and implementation of WordPress web site for special research project
• Website management and maintenance with QuickPlace
• Project management, client support, customer service

Professor – Instituto Superior Pedagógico Enrique José Varona, Cuba – May 2008

• Lesson creation and instruction of International English language methods to university students
• Implementation of both inductive and deductive lessons utilizing micro and macro strategies
• Practicum as part of the Certificate in the Discipline of Teaching English as an International Language

Student Ambassador/New Media Assistant – Student Recruitment, Glendon College – Sept. 2007-April 2008

• Promotion and enhancement of Glendon College’s image to prospective students
• Assist with special recruitment functions and provide campus tours
• Idea generation and new media production and assistance

Graphic Designer/Writer – Pro Tem (Glendon Student Newspaper) – Sept. 2007-April 2008

• Design and idea generation for tri-weekly publication
• Article writing and copy editing

Web/Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant – The Shoe Company – April 2003-Aug. 2006

• Redesign and maintenance of company web site and monthly e-newsletter
• Creation of inhouse brand names, logos, and shoeboxes
• Design and copywriting of various marketing related brochures, posters, and signage
• Art direction and photography of products
• Member of United Way Committee

Volunteer & Leadership Experience

Executive Director/Founder – Toronto Urban Photography Festival – June 2012-Present

• Organize and plan photography festival involving multiple exhibitions, talks, walks, and workshops
• Oversight and organization of all board members and volunteers
• Meeting organization and facilitation, conflict resolution, and communications (meeting minutes)
• Gallery, presenter, and work selection, curation, and setup
• Liaison between suppliers, clients, and media
• Communications and marketing planning and execution
• Graphic design and production of logos, website, guide, posters, postcards
• Workshop and photo walk planning and facilitation

Chair/Coordinator – MA PUC Year End Exhibition Committee – Jan. 2011-Oct. 2011

• Organize and plan year end photography exhibition for 23 participants
• Setup and bookkeeping of all financials (banking, PayPal, fundraising)
• Location selection and exhibtion setup
• Website creation and maintenance, and brochure design
• Liaison between all suppliers and clients
• Meeting organization and facilitation as well as conflict resolution

MA Student Representative – Photography and Urban Cultures, Goldsmiths College – Oct. 2010-Sept. 2011

• Liaise between coordinators, convenors, and students for both PUC program and Sociology department
• Offer agreeable suggestions and solutions between staff and students

Volunteer Professor/Teacher – Freelance/Glendon College – Sept. 2010-April 2010

• Lesson creation and instruction of web and graphic design principles
• Video editing and sound mixing instruction
• Assist and direct classroom lessons and learning activities

Peer Note Taker – Glendon Career & Counselling – Sept. 2007-April 2008/Sept. 2009-Dec. 2009

• Take notes in specific subjects for peers with disabilities

Peer Mentor – Glendon Career & Counselling – Sept. 2009-Nov. 2009

• Guide, offer advice, and inform new students of on-campus resources
• Act as a role model and encourage participation in university life

Chair/Treasurer/Photographer – PhoRA (Roosevelt Academy Photography Committee) – Sept. 2008-May 2009

• Photography and post-production editing
• Plan and participate in Provocations group photography show at Revolution Gallery
• Organize and plan photography meetings, workshops, and events

Designer/Writer/Editor/Photographer – Tabula Rasa (Roosevelt Academy Newszine) – Sept. 2008-May 2009

• Redesign the paper into a new format, and set layout and typographic standards
• Article writing and editing of Arts & Culture and Entertainment sections
• General idea generation and consulting to editor-in-chief

President/Founder/Activity Coordinator – Glendon Outdoors (GO) – Nov. 2007-May 2008

• Organize and plan outdoor activities for the student population
• Most active non-academic campus club

Councillor – Glendon College Student Union – Dec. 2007-April 2008

• Assist with daily operations and decision making

Skills & Attributes

• Working/conversational knowledge of French
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Office
• MAC/PC bilingual in Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver
• Thorough knowledge of HTML 5, CSS, and WordPress, working knowledge of PHP and Javascript
• Video editing abilitities including Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Windows Movie Maker
• Digital and analogue photography abilities including pre/post production, shoot setup, and restoration
• Black and white photography darkroom skills (developing and printing)
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated and innovative
• Ability to work well within a team or individually in an energetic, multi-tasking work environment