Experience

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  Broadview Magazine

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Digital Marketing Specialist

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  for newspapers, magazines & online.

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Freelance Writer

    • Sep 2005 - Present
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Pitching story ideas to print, online outlets• Interviewing sources, conducting research• Writing, editing and fact-checking pieces• Photographing images to accompany piecesWriting samples: https://cieleathletics.com/blog/2020/11/17/ten-years-and-runnin/https://fleetstreetmag.com/fitness/kathrine-switzer-running-icon/http://cleojournal.com/2016/04/18/anna-may-wong-classic-starlet-trailblazer-and-badass-risk-taker/http://cleojournal.com/2016/08/18/women-to-watch-stacey-aglok-macdonald/

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  Growens

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • UX Writer

    • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  Association of Ontario Midwives Benefits Trust

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Communications Officer

    • Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    In this role, I worked closely with the Executive Director to:-lead internal communication efforts and support design, development and delivery of communications (including email campaigns, newsletters and online content) for members-Develop and implement the communications plan-Promote the organization and its accomplishments via social media-Lead DEI activities for team and acted as staff liaison on relevant committees and initiatives

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  This Magazine

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • News Editor

    • Nov 2020 - Sep 2022
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Section Editor-Editing news and Front-of-Book stories -Attending editorial meetings-Developing story ideas-helping new writers write articles

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  Goethe-Institut Toronto

  • Toronto

  • Head Librarian/Information & Communication Services

    • May 2012 - Jun 2020
    • Toronto

    • Developing and initiating communication and outreach plans• Writing and editing press-releases, overseeing website and translating texts into English• Acquiring materials for library and research • Establishing and maintaining budget for library, marketing and social media• Programming events within and outside library (such as the Toronto Comic Arts Festival)

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  Cleo Film Journal

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Senior Editor

    • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Toronto, Canada Area

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  Shameless Magazine

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Features Editor

    • Jun 2010 - Jul 2014
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Developed original features content and web ideas to accompany print• Generated and assigned story ideas, managed writers• Copy-edited, proofread, wrote copy• Assisted with artistic and editorial direction, production, and events

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  b5media

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Social Media Editor

    • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    • Developed and managed social media channels, marketing campaigns and outreach strategies• Achieved a strong, visible social media presence using audience engagement techniques, such as online contests • Assessed marketing strategies to determine and identify new channels to optimize ROI and best SEO practices• Managed social media team

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  Yahoo! Canada

  • News Editor

    • Oct 2008 - Nov 2010

    • Wrote, edited news headlines, blog posts• Posted content, programmed news pages• Created brand recognition through social media• Employed analytics to develop and grow brand, fuel revenue growth

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  The Coast

  • Editorial Intern

    • Nov 2007 - Dec 2007

    • Wrote arts stories, conducted interviews with sources• Researched, fact-checked articles• Assisted Arts Editor • Attended, contributed ideas in editorial meetings

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  Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, Toronto

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Mar 2007 - Jul 2007

    • Used computer for data entry, managed CAS’ database• Answered telephones, inquiries• Deposited cheques, some accounting duties• Registered physicians for yearly CAS conference, assisted with

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  Broken Pencil

  • Editorial Intern

    • Dec 2006 - Jun 2007

    • Generated story ideas, wrote articles• Researched, fact-checked, edited stories• Attended, contributed ideas at editorial meetings• Acted as representative for magazine at various events

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  Advanis, Edmonton

  • Editor and transcriber

    • Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

    • Transcribed, edited texts, focus groups and market research reports• Researched, fact-checked companies and brands to ensure accuracy• Editor and art director of the company’s weekly newsletters

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  Pädagogischer Austauschdienst Programm

  • English Language Assistant

    • Sep 2003 - May 2005

    This was a teaching position in Hamburg, Germany• Assisted-teaching English lessons to high school students• Tutored students of various ages in reading, writing and speaking• Helped students develop a cross-cultural understanding of cultures, politics, lifestyle