Experience

Coldwater Communications
• Canada
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Freelance Copywriter

  • Jan 2022 - Present


GCI Canada

• Canada
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  -Ghostwriter for Egg Farmers of Canada (news articles, reports, blogs, etc.) -Develop social media briefs for Facebook and LinkedIn -Edit articles and content when required -Research and conduct interviews for articles -Ghostwriter for Egg Farmers of Canada (news articles, reports, blogs, etc.) -Develop social media briefs for Facebook and LinkedIn -Edit articles and content when required -Research and conduct interviews for articles



Kingstonist

• Canada
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Journalist

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Multimedia Journalism. • Interviewing difficult subjects. • Investigative reporting. • Developmental services and health sector. • Municipal politics. • Women’s rights. • Court and trial reporting. • Multimedia Journalism. • Interviewing difficult subjects. • Investigative reporting. • Developmental services and health sector. • Municipal politics. • Women’s rights. • Court and trial reporting.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Apr 2008 - Present

  Driven journalist with over a decade of experience as a multimedia, investigative reporter. Passionate for information and knowledge. I understand the weight of my responsibility as a reporter and the trust my sources put in me to share their stories. Here are some of the publications I have supported through my freelance work: -The Globe and Mail -Del Communications (national and international trades magazines) -Canadian Musician magazine -2014 Building Western New York magazine -Quetico Provincial Park -Canadian Music Trade magazine -Professional Sound magazine -NLCA Construction Journal -Jen-Col Construction magazine -Professional Lighting & Production. & others MORE ABOUT ME: • Multitalented reporter, balancing both hard news and creative feature stories. • Integrate multimedia content for website and social media development. • Self-motivated team player who works well independently, thrives under pressure, and excels in multi-tasking. • Independently create, produce and manage high-quality content in a fast-paced environment for print and online production. • Ability to develop and lead virtual platforms to increase readership, drive brand awareness and increase engagement. • Track, analyze and produce traffic reports to improve content and engagement online. • Unmatched analytical skills and sound understanding of researching, questioning and reporting on a multitude of subjects, including health. • Reliable time management and organization. • Establish a network of robust, trustworthy working relationships with internal and external sources. • Well-versed in attending and covering live events and breaking news, including evening and weekends. • Produce a safe, comfortable space for interview subjects to open up and speak freely. • Exceed expectations in various leadership roles in various industries. Show less


Native Women's Association of Canada
• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Editor

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023


Community Living Belleville and Area

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer - Communications - Senior Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Integrate multimedia content for web and social media development. • Track, analyze and produce social media reports to improve content and engagement online. • Integral role in the agency's board governance. • Chair committees • Implementation of strategic planning. • Build and maintain effective working relations with municipalities and stakeholders. • Administrative relations and support, including invoicing, working within a budget, managing confidential files, preparing and organizing meetings, and recording meeting minutes. • Provide unmatched research and analytical skills with the ability to develop reports to track and benefit development strategies. • Effectively plan and organize community events and fundraisers; doubling the organization’s fundraising dollars. • Successfully write and secure funds for the non-profit through grant writing. • Able to liaise and negotiate with various stakeholders. • Public relations and communications in order to engage community involvement and sponsorship support for the agency. • Coordinate and lead a team of volunteers. • Always a safe, comfortable environment for professional relationships to develop and grow. Show less



The Napanee Beaver Ltd.

• Canada
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journalist

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2017

  Municipal politics, court reporting, council sub committee coverage, arts, and ongoing community events. wrongful dismissal and human rights infringement led to me being forced to "unwillingly resign" after giving birth to twins. see: 2021 HRTO 68 Municipal politics, court reporting, council sub committee coverage, arts, and ongoing community events. wrongful dismissal and human rights infringement led to me being forced to "unwillingly resign" after giving birth to twins. see: 2021 HRTO 68



Dove Centre

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  Served as a volunteer Board Member for a non profit organization in the developmental services sector (adults with developmental disabilities) in Bonnyville, Alberta. Served as a volunteer Board Member for a non profit organization in the developmental services sector (adults with developmental disabilities) in Bonnyville, Alberta.



Bonnyville Nouvelle

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Journalist

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  -Profiling musicians -Election coverage -Covering municipal council meetings -Court and trial reporting -Community news -video editing -web development and updating -Profiling musicians -Election coverage -Covering municipal council meetings -Court and trial reporting -Community news -video editing -web development and updating



Mackenzie Report Inc

• Canada
• Writing and Editing

• Journalist

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

  -Municipal politics -court reporting -Oil and gas reporting -Community reporting -Photography -Editing -Indigenous issues -Municipal politics -court reporting -Oil and gas reporting -Community reporting -Photography -Editing -Indigenous issues



La Crete & Area Chamber of Commerce

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Communications and Employment & Immigration Assistant

  • Nov 2010 - May 2011

  Under contract from the Government of Alberta, I helped create and deliver job readiness seminars, as well as provided one on one coaching, resume writing and interviewing. I also provided assistance to the Chamber of Commerce in researching and event planning. Under contract from the Government of Alberta, I helped create and deliver job readiness seminars, as well as provided one on one coaching, resume writing and interviewing. I also provided assistance to the Chamber of Commerce in researching and event planning.