Experience

Firefly Creative Writing

• Canada
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Writing Coach & Facilitator

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Facilitate creative writing group workshops and classes both in person and online. Facilitate creative writing group workshops and classes both in person and online.



FCT

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Content Writer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Research and write industry-relevant and trending blog posts. Research and write industry-relevant and trending blog posts.



The HOTH

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Blogger

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Copy Editor

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Write content for various platforms including websites, print advertisements, blogs, media releases, social media posts and communications plans and policies. Perform ghostwriting for client's blog posts. Correct errors and inconsistencies in grammar, spelling, hyphenation, capitalization, sentence structure, format of lists, jargon and technical terms. Write content for various platforms including websites, print advertisements, blogs, media releases, social media posts and communications plans and policies. Perform ghostwriting for client's blog posts. Correct errors and inconsistencies in grammar, spelling, hyphenation, capitalization, sentence structure, format of lists, jargon and technical terms.



King's University College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Content Creator

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  I am responsible for telling “the King’s story” across various communication mediums such as blog posts, web copy, ad campaigns, video scripts or newsletters. Edit communications for grammar, language, accessibility and brand. Act as a representative of King’s in a range of situations both within and externally to King’s. I am responsible for telling “the King’s story” across various communication mediums such as blog posts, web copy, ad campaigns, video scripts or newsletters. Edit communications for grammar, language, accessibility and brand. Act as a representative of King’s in a range of situations both within and externally to King’s.



Ontario Universities' Application Centre

• Kitchener, Canada Area

• Communications Specialist: Editor

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Produce forms, booklets, posters, magazines, and other documents in electronic and print formats for the various divisions of the OUAC, the university community, secondary school counsellors and applicants. Gather source information for publications from OUAC staff and managers, university staff, and other external agencies. Liaise with university staff to obtain the required information for publications. Track and manage information requested from contacts, by the Communications division, to ensure that the information is available in time to meet production requirements. Proofread and edit the various OUAC documents. Follow up on proposed changes and edit to ensure that all information is consistent and fits OUAC Style Guide criteria. Forward proofs to the appropriate OUAC staff and managers and/or university staff for review and proofing. Determine requirements for publications and create publications that effectively communicate the material. Responsible for content management for the OUAC publication websites. Manage printing and delivery of publications. Show less



TC Media

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Proofreader/ Copywriter

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Create copy that reflects proper grammar, syntax and spelling and adheres to established format guidelines and creative strategy. Proofread all flyer and catalogue copy for effectiveness, clarity and consistency as well as spelling, accuracy, spacing, punctuation, format, design and pricing. Mark-up proofs using standardized codes to clearly identify and correct grammatical, design and typographical errors. Coordinate English copywriting and proofreading process with other internal departments to maximize overall workflow. Editor of the TDS Insider, a quarterly corporate newsletter for TC Media's employees. Show less



Alliance Works Advertising

• Advertising Services

• Creative Copy and Editing

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

  Copy-edit texts for clarity, consistency, grammar, and SEO as needed Write creative materials such as scripts, video cues for animators, advertisements and commercials Brand development. Develop brand identity by the creation of advertisement material including commercials, taglines and website text. Copy-edit texts for clarity, consistency, grammar, and SEO as needed Write creative materials such as scripts, video cues for animators, advertisements and commercials Brand development. Develop brand identity by the creation of advertisement material including commercials, taglines and website text.



Kiddo Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Copyeditor

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

  Translate (Spanish to English) materials as needed. Edit print articles for mechanical errors. Make some stylistic suggestions. Was selected to create a style sheet for the publication team to follow Translate (Spanish to English) materials as needed. Edit print articles for mechanical errors. Make some stylistic suggestions. Was selected to create a style sheet for the publication team to follow



Royal Academy of Arts and Education

• Georgetown, Ontario

• Educational Coach

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2007

  Design and implement custom plan for individual students Follow provincial school-grade guidelines and goals Provide quarterly progress reports Design and implement custom plan for individual students Follow provincial school-grade guidelines and goals Provide quarterly progress reports