Experience

SRED Unlimited

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Director of Communications

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer/Editor

  • Mar 2006 - Present

  Experience writing and editing a variety of documents including books (fiction and non), statistical reports, and articles for both a common and professional audience. Experience writing and editing a variety of documents including books (fiction and non), statistical reports, and articles for both a common and professional audience.



Elizabeth Bruyere Research Institute

• Transcriptionist

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  Transcription of research-related interviews and meetings particularly focused on senior care. Transcription of research-related interviews and meetings particularly focused on senior care.



Universe Technical Translation

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Transcriptionist

  • 2010 - Present

  I provide English transcription services for UTT clients of meetings and interviews. I provide English transcription services for UTT clients of meetings and interviews.



Dr. Paul Anstey (Endodontist)

• Transcriptionist

  • 2008 - Present

  *Transcribe patient notes and correspondence. *Transcribe patient notes and correspondence.



Next Century Publishing

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  I managed a full range of Marketing Packages for Next Century Publishing writers who purchased a marketing plan. This included overseeing content production for each individual projects, branding, and designing of brand images for social media (esp. Facebook, Twitter). I managed and worked with a team of people to work towards deliverables -- social media posts, book trailers, marketing materials, public relations outreach and book reviews. I managed a full range of Marketing Packages for Next Century Publishing writers who purchased a marketing plan. This included overseeing content production for each individual projects, branding, and designing of brand images for social media (esp. Facebook, Twitter). I managed and worked with a team of people to work towards deliverables -- social media posts, book trailers, marketing materials, public relations outreach and book reviews.



Spring Creek Carriers Inc.

• Executive Assistant & HR

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for: * Minute taking (live transcription) and preparing agendas, * Internal and external communications * Posting job descriptions & conducting preliminary telephone and in-person interviews * Website management * Developed comprehensive social media strategy (include website updates & blog posts) * Maintain consistency in hiring documentation and policies * Development and revision of HR policies, including privacy policy. Responsible for: * Minute taking (live transcription) and preparing agendas, * Internal and external communications * Posting job descriptions & conducting preliminary telephone and in-person interviews * Website management * Developed comprehensive social media strategy (include website updates & blog posts) * Maintain consistency in hiring documentation and policies * Development and revision of HR policies, including privacy policy.



Kathy Ide Writing & Editing

• Writing and Editing

• Social Media Manager

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  *Write & post social media updates via HootSuite to major networks. *Monitor interactions from followers and notify Kathy of needed action or responses *Develop content strategies and graphics to engage with clients and promote Kathy's brand. *Write & post social media updates via HootSuite to major networks. *Monitor interactions from followers and notify Kathy of needed action or responses *Develop content strategies and graphics to engage with clients and promote Kathy's brand.



EmpowHER

• Civic and Social Organizations

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2015

  Over 400 articles published. I've researched and written on a variety of women's health-oriented articles including dentistry, cardiac conditions, mental health, and pregnancy and parenting. Over 400 articles published. I've researched and written on a variety of women's health-oriented articles including dentistry, cardiac conditions, mental health, and pregnancy and parenting.



Online Marketing Firm

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Writer & Editor

  • Dec 2014 - Oct 2015

  *Researched, wrote & edited online marketing strategy articles and blog posts, including how to use Instagram for business, and emerging trends (esp. dental related topics) *Writing & editing work included website content (esp. dental treatments and technologies) *Gained in-depth understanding of the advantages of each of the social media networks, and how they can be used as part of a combined strategy to drive website traffic and conversions. *Researched, wrote & edited online marketing strategy articles and blog posts, including how to use Instagram for business, and emerging trends (esp. dental related topics) *Writing & editing work included website content (esp. dental treatments and technologies) *Gained in-depth understanding of the advantages of each of the social media networks, and how they can be used as part of a combined strategy to drive website traffic and conversions.



Micronutrient Initiative

• United States
• Research Services

• Freelance Transcriptionist & Executive Assistant (3 month Temp)

  • 2005 - Mar 2014

  Transcription of Minutes of Board Meetings and AGMs from CD; Also performed executive assistant duties during a time of transition for the month of March 2008 -- particularly to help plan and organize a Board Meeting and other related events hosted by the Head Office in Ottawa. Transcription of Minutes of Board Meetings and AGMs from CD; Also performed executive assistant duties during a time of transition for the month of March 2008 -- particularly to help plan and organize a Board Meeting and other related events hosted by the Head Office in Ottawa.



IDRC

• China
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transcriptionist

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

  Transcribe English language interviews as needed Transcribe English language interviews as needed



Inter-American Conference on Social Security

• Editor

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2013

  Perform detailed edit for annual social security report and other documents as needed. Perform detailed edit for annual social security report and other documents as needed.



Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transcriptionist

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Transcribe Interviews as necessary for research projects Transcribe Interviews as necessary for research projects



Lachesis Publishing

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor / Project Manager

  • 2007 - 2012

  Managed a team of editors and writers; assigned manuscripts to editors and proofreaders to move the manuscript through to published form; at the conclusion of my time I had successfully overseen the completion of 12 manuscripts that had been backlogged when I was brought on. Managed a team of editors and writers; assigned manuscripts to editors and proofreaders to move the manuscript through to published form; at the conclusion of my time I had successfully overseen the completion of 12 manuscripts that had been backlogged when I was brought on.



Federal Government of Canada

• Speechwriter

  • May 2007 - Mar 2008

  Speechwriter on health-related topics for Hon. Wilbert Keon and Hon. Terry Stratton (Senate Statements)

• Transcriptionist and Administrative Officer

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2008

  English Language Transcriptionist and Administrative Assistant to Hon. Donald Oliver (Nova Scotia) Administrative Assistant/Officer to Government Whip in the Senate, Hon. Terry Stratton (Manitoba)



Argyle Associates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Transcriptionist

  • Jun 1999 - Mar 2005

  Transcribed patient treatment plan letters to both patients and referring/participating dental professionals. Designed office documents. Proofread speeches and company newsletters. Organized mailouts for dental-oriented events (fundraising gala for Ottawa Hospital Dental Clinic). Transcribed patient treatment plan letters to both patients and referring/participating dental professionals. Designed office documents. Proofread speeches and company newsletters. Organized mailouts for dental-oriented events (fundraising gala for Ottawa Hospital Dental Clinic).