I’m Susan Murphy. Most people call me Suze. I’ve been working in media and communications for 23 years. I began my career in broadcasting at Skyline Cablevision, now Rogers TV, producing and directing local television programs in Ottawa, Canada, where I live.
Today, I’m a partner at Jester Creative Inc., where I help people discover and tell their stories through a variety of media. I am also co-producer of The House Healers television show.
My interest in social media is extensive (I’m a total nerd), and I contribute to the community though this blog, and on various social networks. I am the Coordinator of the Social Media Certificate Program at Algonquin College where I also teach Video Production, Web Media, Digital Communication and Social Media for Business. I’m also on the Board of Directors of SAW Video, an independent video and media arts organization that promotes the amazing work of Ottawa’s media artists. I co-host two podcasts, The Contrarians, and I Can Haz Podcast, and in addition to this blog, I contribute regularly at Citrix Online’s Workshifting blog.
When I’m not working and writing, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing guitar badly while singing along fairly well, and traveling with my extremely patient husband.
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What people are saying:
I took your two courses in the Algonquin social media certificate over the Winter/Spring. And I wanted to write a note to say thank you! I really enjoyed the courses, the material was great, and I really appreciated the feedback you provided on my assignments. My work in those classes definitely gave me an increased confidence in working with social media. I had been doing some social media work in my last two jobs, as well as independently for a few different clients. But since completing the certificate, I have actually decided to focus my work in social media full-time, starting my own business as a consultant and contractor (www.optsocialsolutions.com).
Just wanted to share the good news, and thank you for the part you played in this new endeavour (one that is so very exciting for me).
— Mandy Rumbolt, Opt Social Solutions
