SAMUEL ORCHARD
I am a passionate and hard-working individual with a strong commitment to community development, graphic arts and education. I love working with creative, innovative organisations and individuals. I am interested in finding original and imaginative ways of communicating ideas to a wide range of people
I am primarily a sequential artist and illustrator, and am available as a freelance artist, and by commission. I work with both digital and traditional media, in a variety of styles.
- Communication and Interpersonal skills: I have five years experience volunteering as a phone counselor at Youthline Otago, and am currently one of the frontline staff at OUTline. I have also held a number of jobs in the service industry where I have been able to hone my customer service skills. I am passionate about working alongside people.
- Technologically Savvy: I have experience in working with a range of computer programmes (please see ‘proficiency’ section) and website administration. I am a fast learner and highly adaptable when it comes to computer technology.
- Self-Management and Creativity: I am a diligent worker who likes to be challenged. Many of the positions I have held have involved moving back and forth across a wide range of tasks, which means I am adept at multi-tasking and have developed an extensive skill set.
- Master of Creative Writing (being marked) Auckland University of Technology, 2011
- Certificate in Fine Arts Learning Connexion, New Zealand 2010
- Group Facilitation Training in Action, New Zealand, 2008 and 2009
- Bachelor of Arts Media, Film and Communication (First Class Honours) University of Otago, New Zealand 2003-2008
- Bachelor of Laws University of Otago, New Zealand 2003-2008
As Above.
2005 – Present: Resource Designer and Commercial Cartoonist
For the last seven years I have provided freelance resource design and commercial cartooning for companies, individuals, not-for-profit organisations, and the New Zealand Government. I have been involved in numerous local art projects, and public murals.
2010 – Present: OUTline NZ Administrative Assistant
I am responsible for manning the national community helpline, developing the weekly national OUTLine newsletter, and completing administrative tasks. I am currently developing a national fundraising and awareness campaign for OUTLine and Rainbow Youth. I am one of the frontline employees for OUTline, and thus the first port of call of new service users.
2009 – 2010: Youth Related Community Programs in the Otago region
Between 2009 and 2010 I was employed in a number of public and community funded part-time roles. These mainly focused on designing and implementing health and relationship education resources and programmes for young people. In these roles I was required to coordinate and mentor a team of volunteers, and to deliver these programmes to young people. This work was self-driven, as I was solely responsible for much of the programme, and also required significant team-work and management skills as I often worked with a team of volunteers and young people.
I worked with a diverse range of young people in Dunedin, on youth-led initiatives aimed at building resilience, educating and empowering young people in our community. I always strove to ensure that the young people were heard and valued, receiving the best youth work service that I could provide.
2008 – Media, Film and Communication Tutor: University of Otago
I tutored Fime 303: Globalisation, Politics and the Media, in which I was responsible for delivering the tutorials, and for marking both written assignments and group presentations. This position required excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a variety of students to delve deeper into the content of the course.
Selected Publications and Experiences:
2010 – Present
- Rooster Tails: Webcomic Artist/Writer [Dunedin, New Zealand] www.roostertailscomic.com
2012
- Salacious #3: Leather Illustrator [Salacious, San Francisco, USA] the Sex and Leather Series
- Polari: Transverse Issue Illustrator [Polari, Online: http://www.polarijournal.com] Queer Haiku
- DUDE Zine: Issue 2 Illustrator [Dude, Melbourne, Australia] Chubby Boys with Strap-Ons
2011
- Dirty Queer Magazine: Issue 3 Illustrator/Comic Artist [Dirty Queer, Sydney, Australia] Ball Player (Article Illustration P. 70), Questions and Answers (Information Comic about Questions To Ask/Not To Ask Trans Guys P.72-73)
- Misc. Posters Comic Artist/Designer [Department of Corrections, Christchurch, New Zealand] Various posters including Safe Sex With Women, and Safety when Tattooing
- Trans Respect Poster Comic Artist/Designer [Human Rights Commission, Auckland New Zealand] National poster to promote respect for trans people in Aotearoa. Promotion Article
- DUD #2 Comic Artist [Dunedin Comic Collective, Dunedin, NZ] I don’t know what this is
- Darkest Day: Funtime Comics Earthquake Appeal Issue Comic Artist/writer [Funtime Comics, Christchurch, NZ] Trembles
2010
- DUD: Volume 1 Comic Artist and Financial/Promotions Manager [Dunedin Comic Collective, Dunedin, NZ] Labels
- DUDE Zine: Issue 1 Comic Artist/Cover Design [DUDE, and the {also] foundation, Melbourne, Australia] Ball Player (Cover), Questions and Answers (Information Comic about Questions To Ask/Not To Ask Trans Guys)
- Gender Outlaws - The Next Generation: Comic Artist/Writer [Seal Press, Berkeley, CA, USA] Transfag Robot Manifesto pg. 69
- Kia Tutahi: Comic Artist/Designer [Ministry of Social Development, Wellington, New Zealand] Information comic used for the Kia Tutahi: Standing Together project for the ministry of social development
- Community Mural Design Designed paint-by-numbers murals for the Port Chalmers Community Gardens, and Regeneration Otago stadium mural.
2008
- Candy or Medicine: Comic Artist [Candy or Medicine Vol. 5, Syracuse, USA] “Missed Conversation”
2007-2010
- Critic Cover artist and Comic writer [Critic, Planet Media: Dunedin, New Zealand]
- Cover design for Critic Magazine Queer Issue
- Various editorial cartoons and strip comics for Critic 2010
- Co-writer/Artist: The Price of Cheese Critic July 2008
- Writer/Artist: Head on Fire Critic 2007-2008
Interviews and Media:
- Trans Artist Leads Charge with Affirming Poster [GayNZ.com: http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/printer_11065.php] 18/11/2011
- Launch of Trans Respect Poster on Transgender Day of Remembrance [Human Rights Commission: http://www.hrc.co.nz/newsletters/to-be-who-i-am/2011/11/launch-of-trans-respect-poster-on-transgender-day-of-remembrance/] Author: Julie Watson. 11/11/2011
- AK Zinefest to feature trans comic artiste [Gay Express: http://www.gayexpress.co.nz/2011/07/ak-zinefest-to-feature-trans-comic-artiste/] 13/07/2011
- Inspiring Stories: Sam Orchard [Regeneration Trust/Splashroom Media: http://vimeo.com/24913348] VIDEO. Dir. Ian Frengley 10/06/2011
- Gender Identity and Trans Issue Webcomics [The Webcomic Beacon (Episode #170): http://www.webcastbeacon.com/webcomic-170/] PODCAST. 9/3/2011
- Beyond the Panel: An Interview with Sam Orchard of Rooster Tails [Bitch Media: http://bitchmagazine.org/post/beyond-the-panel-an-interview-with-sam-orchard-of-rooster-tails] Author: Rachel McCarthy James. 28/02/11
- Notable Queers: An Interview with Sam Orchard [Gender Panic: http://gender-panic.com/?p=831], Author: Zavi 15/11/2010
Testimonials:
"Sam Orchard is one of those rare people who renews your faith in humanity. He's generous with his time, effusive with his enthusiasm, talented, creative, and completely unpretentious. His comics are political without being overly didactic, and his work with LGBT communities and at-risk youth is inspirational, to say the least."
- Alexandra Franzen, Entrepreneur and Queer Activist.
“I have known Sam Orchard for three years. The level of creativity and unique ideas that Sam develops in his comic art constantly impresses me. Sam always manages to communicate complex ideas in a highly readable and engaging manner. I use Sam's comics in my university level teaching as a means to communicate ideas about gender, theory and politics.”
- Louise Pearman, Phd Candidate.
“Sam has designed materials for my predecessor, which we continue to print off because of their popularity. He also contributed to a special issue of The Critic this year that I was involved with, his work was well received by students that I work with here at the Student Support Centre.”
- James Burford, Otago University Student Support Centre Queer Support Coordinator.
References: Available on Request
Member Profile
Samuel OrchardI am a passionate and hard-working individual with a strong commitment to community development, graphic arts and education. I have worked and volunteered for a number of community and not-for-profit organisations. This work experience has allowed me to develop a range of communication, facilitation and team building skills that compliment my education. I am interested in finding creative ways to illustrate complex ideas to a range of people.
