Michel Gélinas
Barcelona
A British citizen from Québec now living in Barcelona.
Initiated in photography and trained as colour laboratory technician in London.
Next operated as photographer on cruiseliners .
Travelled extensively in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the Pacific.
Crowned the love for the sea by working as a sailor and skipper on private yachts.
Obtained the Royal Yachting Association Certificate of Competence as Yachtmaster (Offshore).
Took a break from the sea.
Recognized the need to take roots.
A growing passion for information technology and the internet lead to the return to full time studies at the University.
Obtained a degree in Computer Studies at South Bank University, London
Enjoyed a period of gainful employment in the fast growing web development sector until the Information Technology Bubble put an end to it.
Took the opportunity to realize a long held dream of moving to Spain.
Settled in Barcelona.
Developed the website for an Art Gallery and acted as operation manager of the gallery.
Looking to continue working with artists and developing own art projects.
I am from Québec. I am holder of both British and Canadian passports.
I speak French, English and Spanish.
I moved to Barcelona in 2001 after living and working in London for some 20 years.
Recently I completed a 6 year stint as Operation Manager of an Art Gallery in Barcelona. My duties included