Experience

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  The Virtual Gurus

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Virtual Writer, Editor and Researcher

    • Sep 2020 - Present
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  Appen

  • Search Engine Evaluator

    • May 2019 - Present

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  Self

  • BnB Host, certified Superhost on airbnb.com

    • Oct 2015 - Present

  • Freelance Writer

    • Jun 1982 - Present

    Successful Writing/Editing projects have included: Advertisements | Applications | Business Proposals | Catalogs | Educational Pamphlets | Eulogies | Event Schedules and Programs | Forms | Funding Requests | Letters of Appeal | Marketing Content | Magazine, Newspaper and Newsletter Articles | Political Speeches | Press Releases | Product and Company Information Hand-outs | Product Descriptions | Resumes | Service Directories | Songs | Surveys | Technical Documents | Theatrical Scripts | University Thesis | Web Content

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  Freelance

  • Online

  • Communication Specialist - teaching, marketing, writing/editing and more!

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Online

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  WalkGood Jamaica Ltd

  • Montego Bay Jamaica

  • General Manager

    • Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
    • Montego Bay Jamaica

    Reporting directly to the company directors, I developed the company's Operations Manual including all protocols, and ensured it was adhered to, resulting in operational transparency, productive communication and a smooth flow between all departments, employees and business partners. I was also responsible for supervising employees; completed reports; and overseeing all day-to-day aspects of this international import and distribution company. Prior to advancing to Manager, I served as the Information and Communications Officer from Oct 2012.

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  Saint John City Market Seniors

  • Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

  • Executive Director

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

    Reporting directly to the Board of this 40 y.o. charitable organization, I successfully revitalized a failing not-for-profit business through restructuring, re-branding and marketing. I accomplished this through:• stregthening existing relationships and forging new community, business and government networks• creating and implementing a multi-level marketing plan including social media• recruiting new board members• enlisting and training volunteers• organizing and managing social fundraising events• soliciting in-kind and cash donations from a wide variety of sources• introducing financial responsibility and operational transparency • streamlining processes and improving services

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  WalkGood Caribbean Ltd

  • Montego Bay, Jamaica

  • Information & Communications Director

    • 2006 - 2007
    • Montego Bay, Jamaica

    Information Dissemination, Product and Company Education, Website Management, Event Organization, Marketing, PR and Presentations

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  Community Health Centre

  • Saint John New Brunswick Canada

  • Information Coordinator

    • Jan 1995 - Jun 1999
    • Saint John New Brunswick Canada

    • Marketing and Promotion: Responsible for creation/distribution of CHC and AHSC information including advertising, creative, educational and media materials; as well as representing the CHC in the media and at a variety of functions• Health Education: Facilitated self esteem programs and workshops for clients such as “at-risk” teens and women living in the shelter system. Introduced creative initiatives such as producing, directing and touring educational plays for teens; and creating educational brochures and pamphlets• Management of CHC’s Community Access Center: Established and operated all aspects of this Computer/Internet Center, including securing funding and hiring, training and supervising all paid and volunteer staff• Coordination of CHC, AHSC and community Health Information, written & otherwise• Community Development: Actively participated in a wide range of committees, including co-chairing 3 community conference planning committees. In co operation with other staff; developed/implemented programs and events including post-event evaluations