{"id":626,"date":"2017-02-02T14:26:58","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T14:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.kriesi.at\/enfold-2017\/?page_id=626"},"modified":"2025-05-12T13:25:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T20:25:08","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #000000;  '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-626'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 class=\"tatum-about-me-header\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-key=\"XtRJv\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">ABOUT ME<\/h1>\n<h1 data-key=\"XtRJv\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5330\" src=\"https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118.jpg 2183w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-1030x749.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-1536x1117.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-2048x1489.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-1500x1090.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tatum-4-scaled-e1746219336118-705x513.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/h1>\n<p data-key=\"XtRJv\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Born and raised in Kelowna, I grew up in a household with parents who spoke in code, lived inside of creative software programs like Adobe, and captured memories through the lens of a camera. It later came as no surprise that I, too, developed a passion for all things media. This early exposure to the digital world sowed the seeds of a lifelong affinity for digital creation.<\/p>\n<p data-key=\"AyXnd\">In high school, I took it upon myself to learn video editing using Premiere Pro X and master the essentials of Photoshop CC, while simultaneously nurturing my love for writing. Graduating a year and a half ahead of schedule, I landed a position as a copywriter at a marketing company.<\/p>\n<p data-key=\"q9jqa\">Fast forward to today, I have completed my undergraduate degree in digital media studies and computer science at UBC Okanagan, further expanding my creative toolkit. Even now, I dedicate my free time to crafting copy for various businesses and taking on any creative project that comes my way.<\/p>\n<p data-key=\"JUSqE\">Beyond the glow of the computer screen, I find joy in outdoor activities and exercise. Whether it\u2019s camping, hiking, running, or hitting the gym, I am always ready for an active adventure. Alongside my love for the outdoors, I also indulge in the culinary arts. At one point, I considered pursuing an education in that field before ultimately deciding to focus on media arts and sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #db6494;  '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-626'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"skillsAndToolsHeader\">Skills &amp; Tools<\/h2>\n<p><b>Programming Languages<\/b>: Java, Processing, P5.js, SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript<\/p>\n<p><b>Programs\/Tools<\/b>: Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Git, Eclipse, VS Code, Docker, Touchdesigner, Arduino, Astah, WordPress, Yoast, Social Pilot, XAMPP, phpMyAdmin, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OpenAI (ChatGPT, DALL-E), Balsamiq, Wireshark<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Other Skills: <\/strong>Knowledge of hardware (sensors, PCBs, soldering), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEFR A2 French<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container    avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><ul id='avia-icongrid-69fb328441276' class='clearfix avia-icongrid avia-icongrid-flipbox  avia-icongrid-numrow-3 avia-icongrid-borders-none avia_animate_when_almost_visible' >\n<li><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper' ><article  class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front' ><div class='avia-icongrid-inner'><div style='color:#ffffff; ' class='avia-icongrid-icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='icongrid-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue834' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='color:#ffffff; '>Programming<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-content' ><div class='avia-icongrid-inner' style='color:#ffffff; '><div class='avia-icongrid-text '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Understanding code is vital for digital creation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper' ><article  class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front' ><div class='avia-icongrid-inner'><div style='color:#ffffff; ' class='avia-icongrid-icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='icongrid-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8c0' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='color:#ffffff; '>Design<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-content' ><div class='avia-icongrid-inner' style='color:#ffffff; '><div class='avia-icongrid-text '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Design is a critical part of showcasing ideas and convincing your audience<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper' ><article  class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front' ><div class='avia-icongrid-inner'><div style='color:#ffffff; ' class='avia-icongrid-icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='icongrid-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='color:#ffffff; '>Digital Literacy<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-content' ><div class='avia-icongrid-inner' style='color:#ffffff; '><div class='avia-icongrid-text '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Understanding different software and hardware builds digital literacy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container avia_animated_image avia_animate_when_almost_visible top-to-bottom av-styling-    avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-5346 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5346 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/tkgart.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blankLandingImage-683x630.jpg\" alt='' title='blankLandingImage' height=\"630\" width=\"683\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #f37d6f; 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