Daniel Drolet
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Ian Sadinsky
Daniel is an exceptional professional who excels in both English and French as a writer, editor and communicator. He is extremely diligent in his work, not only meeting deadlines and quality standards but also in commanding the subject matter of any assignment. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any project, large or small. Ian Sadinsky President, Sadinsky and Associates
Carrie Buchanan
Daniel Drolet is one of the best journalists I know. He was a tremendous asset to the Ottawa Citizen, with a career covering everything from council meetings to Parliament Hill, and terrific editing skills as well. His fluency in French and English and his extensive familiarity with Quebec and federal politics made him the go-to guy in the newsroom if you had to cover a Quebec story (and Ottawa is just across the river from Quebec, so there were many). And when you did ask, Danny was always full of excellent advice and encouragement. Perhaps the most impressive experience I had working with Danny was a day when he was covering a federal budget. He had to call in a story only 15 minutes after the document was released to reporters, to meet the deadline for our afternoon, home-delivery edition. He dictated a clear, concise report that was right on the mark, picking out the major elements of the budget with the sharp eye of a veteran. He then returned to the reporting task and filed a more detailed report several hours later for the next day's paper. I have never seen his equal for speed and precision, in my own 30-year journalism career.
Ian Sadinsky
Daniel is an exceptional professional who excels in both English and French as a writer, editor and communicator. He is extremely diligent in his work, not only meeting deadlines and quality standards but also in commanding the subject matter of any assignment. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any project, large or small. Ian Sadinsky President, Sadinsky and Associates
Carrie Buchanan
Daniel Drolet is one of the best journalists I know. He was a tremendous asset to the Ottawa Citizen, with a career covering everything from council meetings to Parliament Hill, and terrific editing skills as well. His fluency in French and English and his extensive familiarity with Quebec and federal politics made him the go-to guy in the newsroom if you had to cover a Quebec story (and Ottawa is just across the river from Quebec, so there were many). And when you did ask, Danny was always full of excellent advice and encouragement. Perhaps the most impressive experience I had working with Danny was a day when he was covering a federal budget. He had to call in a story only 15 minutes after the document was released to reporters, to meet the deadline for our afternoon, home-delivery edition. He dictated a clear, concise report that was right on the mark, picking out the major elements of the budget with the sharp eye of a veteran. He then returned to the reporting task and filed a more detailed report several hours later for the next day's paper. I have never seen his equal for speed and precision, in my own 30-year journalism career.
Ian Sadinsky
Daniel is an exceptional professional who excels in both English and French as a writer, editor and communicator. He is extremely diligent in his work, not only meeting deadlines and quality standards but also in commanding the subject matter of any assignment. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any project, large or small. Ian Sadinsky President, Sadinsky and Associates
Carrie Buchanan
Daniel Drolet is one of the best journalists I know. He was a tremendous asset to the Ottawa Citizen, with a career covering everything from council meetings to Parliament Hill, and terrific editing skills as well. His fluency in French and English and his extensive familiarity with Quebec and federal politics made him the go-to guy in the newsroom if you had to cover a Quebec story (and Ottawa is just across the river from Quebec, so there were many). And when you did ask, Danny was always full of excellent advice and encouragement. Perhaps the most impressive experience I had working with Danny was a day when he was covering a federal budget. He had to call in a story only 15 minutes after the document was released to reporters, to meet the deadline for our afternoon, home-delivery edition. He dictated a clear, concise report that was right on the mark, picking out the major elements of the budget with the sharp eye of a veteran. He then returned to the reporting task and filed a more detailed report several hours later for the next day's paper. I have never seen his equal for speed and precision, in my own 30-year journalism career.
Ian Sadinsky
Daniel is an exceptional professional who excels in both English and French as a writer, editor and communicator. He is extremely diligent in his work, not only meeting deadlines and quality standards but also in commanding the subject matter of any assignment. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any project, large or small. Ian Sadinsky President, Sadinsky and Associates
Carrie Buchanan
Daniel Drolet is one of the best journalists I know. He was a tremendous asset to the Ottawa Citizen, with a career covering everything from council meetings to Parliament Hill, and terrific editing skills as well. His fluency in French and English and his extensive familiarity with Quebec and federal politics made him the go-to guy in the newsroom if you had to cover a Quebec story (and Ottawa is just across the river from Quebec, so there were many). And when you did ask, Danny was always full of excellent advice and encouragement. Perhaps the most impressive experience I had working with Danny was a day when he was covering a federal budget. He had to call in a story only 15 minutes after the document was released to reporters, to meet the deadline for our afternoon, home-delivery edition. He dictated a clear, concise report that was right on the mark, picking out the major elements of the budget with the sharp eye of a veteran. He then returned to the reporting task and filed a more detailed report several hours later for the next day's paper. I have never seen his equal for speed and precision, in my own 30-year journalism career.
Experience
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SADC des Laurentides
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Canada
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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Jun 2021 - Present
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TVCL
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Canada
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journaliste
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Mar 2019 - Present
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Self-Employed
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Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada
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Communications Consultant
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Mar 2018 - Present
Using the skills I honed as a journalist, I work with clients to craft written content such as blogs, letters, reports and speeches. I also provide training in how to write clearly and concisely. Using the skills I honed as a journalist, I work with clients to craft written content such as blogs, letters, reports and speeches. I also provide training in how to write clearly and concisely.
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Éclair Communications Ltd.
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Ottawa, Canada Area
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President
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Éclair Communications is a Canadian company that helps its clients communicate clearly in both English and French. We write blogs, speeches and newsletters, improve the readability of reports, help people plan their communications initiatives, and teach people to communicate more effectively. Éclair Communications is a Canadian company that helps its clients communicate clearly in both English and French. We write blogs, speeches and newsletters, improve the readability of reports, help people plan their communications initiatives, and teach people to communicate more effectively.
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Daniel Drolet
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Ottawa, Canada
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Content strategist/writer/trainer
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Jul 2003 - Oct 2017
I am a bilingual (English/French) writer/content creator/trainer. I work with clients in the private sector and government to write, research and edit reports, books, speeches and Web material. I also offer training in plain language and clear communication. More and more of my work is being done through my company, Éclair Communications Ltd. I am a bilingual (English/French) writer/content creator/trainer. I work with clients in the private sector and government to write, research and edit reports, books, speeches and Web material. I also offer training in plain language and clear communication. More and more of my work is being done through my company, Éclair Communications Ltd.
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Ottawa Citizen
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Canada
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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contributor
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2004 - 2017
I have been a regular contributor for several years, mostly writing about design and trends in food and cuisine. I have been a regular contributor for several years, mostly writing about design and trends in food and cuisine.
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Assistant News Editor
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Dec 1995 - Jul 2003
Assigned stories, planned coverage, participated in the daily editors’ news meeting where the content of the next day’s paper was decided, and worked with the reporters, editing and refining their copy. Dealt with staffing issues, assigning reporters and freelancers, scheduling holidays and time off for reporters, and training students and apprentices.
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Reporter
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Jul 1986 - Dec 1995
Working either from the main newsroom or the National bureau on Parliament Hill, I wrote on a wide variety of topics, most of them political. Work on the 1990 constitutional conference won me a national award.
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Parliamentary Reporter, Quebec City
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Apr 1984 - Apr 1986
I covered the Quebec political scene - elections, budgets, legislation and political issues. I covered the Quebec political scene - elections, budgets, legislation and political issues.
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reporter
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1977 - 1984
I worked at Canadian Press bureaus in Montreal and Quebec City. I shared in a National Newspaper Award given to the CP staff who the patriation of the Constitution. I worked at Canadian Press bureaus in Montreal and Quebec City. I shared in a National Newspaper Award given to the CP staff who the patriation of the Constitution.
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Education
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1973 - 1977
Carleton University
BJ, Journalism
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