Experience

Alberta Proud

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Rippy's Roofing & Construction Inc.

• Company Owner

  • Dec 2010 - Present

  Family business, circa 2010. Owner. Everything from HR to payroll; social media marketing to accounts management. You name it. Visit us at www.rippysroofing.com for more. Family business, circa 2010. Owner. Everything from HR to payroll; social media marketing to accounts management. You name it. Visit us at www.rippysroofing.com for more.



Core volunteer on Jeromy Farkas’ 2021 Calgary Mayoral Campaign. What a ride.

• Campaign Staff

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021



City of Calgary, Ward 11

• Communications Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  Communications Advisor, Calgary Coun. Jeromy Farkas Communications Advisor, Calgary Coun. Jeromy Farkas



The Cochrane Eagle

• Reporter

  • 2011 - Jul 2019

  Senior reporter with the Cochrane Eagle, a weekly community newspaper part of the Great West Newspapers chain. Experienced reporter on a variety of beats including arts and entertainment, community and news —from briefs and hard news copy to profiles and features.The Eagle has allowed me to pursue my creative vision, while meeting newsroom deadlines. Under the guidance of Alberta newspaper icon, Jack Tennant, I have uncovered a passion for news, newspaper writing and community involvement.My multi-faceted role as a reporter has required time management skills, the ability to use a variety of social network mediums, to research and fact-check thoroughly to assure accuracy and commitment to a high standard of journalism, also to interview thoroughly and often with little preparation time.Skills honed and developed through this position: the ability to tailor interactions with all types of individuals, including professionals, prominent community members, government officials and politicians; multi-tasking; use of Microsoft Office and Abode Creative Suite; use of various social networking platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Word Press; basic web upload; photo editing and use of Adobe Photoshop; writing (creative, news and feature); page layout; ability to think and react quickly while upholding a high standard of journalistic integrity; editing.



Finlyn Communications

• Owner/Writer

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2018

  Former frazzled freelancer with not enough time. Former frazzled freelancer with not enough time.



The Phantoms

• Russian Federation
• Design Services

• Lead vocalist

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2014

  Lead female vocalist with Cochrane-based blues-rock five piece, The Phantoms. Our group performs a variety of classic favourites, interjected with originals written by band founder, Graham Mehain (lead male vocals, guitar). The group is rounded out by Jamie Templeton on drums, Tim Helle on bass and Matthew Seewalt on lead guitar.Available for hire mostly in the spring through fall months, feel free to call or email if you have a corporate gig, private party or charitable endeavour you would like us to perform for.



Self

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

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2009 - Dec 2013

  Upon finishing my post-graduate Certificate in Journalism, I began freelancing for a number of publications including the Cochrane Eagle (began freelancing in 2009, gained full-time employment as a staff reporter in Sept., 2011), BeatRoute Magazine and some online publications in the U.S.Over the last several years I have also been hired privately by various musicians and bands to write bios and profiles for web and print content.Extensive work article writing, blogging, brand reinforcement and press release writing for entrepreneurs in online marketing and multi-level marketing.Article writing, blogging, technical writing (including proposals and pamphlets) and editing for local businesses.

• Section Editor & Writer, BeatRoute Magazine

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

  Section editor for 'blues' music section, followed by 'roots' music section for BeatRoute Magazine.