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Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Book acquisition - Reviewed and evaluated unsolicited manuscripts from current and potential authors- Wrote reports according to acquiring editor wishlists- Assessed Ontario Arts Council applications- Wrote teachers’ guides for Dundurn novels - Responded to author queries and contacted potential authors on behalf of publisher- Attended company events and publishing industry events (launches, author meet-and-greets, etc.)

Canada

- Co-hosted community outreach webinars and supported potential applicants with coaching calls- Led website development and logo redesign; created outreach materials- Co-designed Ontario granting program and FFBC’s first national granting program- Onboarded grantees and processed granting paperwork- Liaised with community and funding partners- Stewarded community grant review panel members in application evaluation

Ontario, Canada

(a) Core grantmaking responsibilities:- Served YOF applicants by proactively providing clear and accurate information through outreach activities- Supported the non-profit and grassroots sector to amplify its impact in communities by providing non-monetary supports.- Conducted application analysis and assessments - Onboarded grantees and monitored grants- Provide ongoing high engagement support to grantees through grantee convenings and one-on-one customized capacity building supports(b) Strategy & Program Development:- Brought an equity lens and population focus to all strategy work, program development, and content development- Developed multi-year, year-round outreach plans and strategies, including development and refinement of outreach tools and resources. - Reviewed and enhanced grant application forms and processes, assessment tools, decline feedback tools and processes. - Reviewed and enhanced Grantee Reporting processes and tools and PM Monitoring processes and tools.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities have included:-Writing, editing and proofreading copy -Researching keywords and writing SEO copy -Participating in collaborative brainstorming sessions -Research and fact-checking-Executing social media marketing initiatives-Managing a team of writers internationally-Translating text from Spanish to English

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Engaged partners and potential sponsors to drive attendance at events-Wrote press releases and other copy for CTMG websites, Constant Contact newsletter, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram-Managed social media and created assets for various CTMG accounts -Conducted research, collect and analyzed data to prepare reports-Maintained databases and mailing lists

Santiago De Cali, Colombia

-Taught 7th grade Humanities pilot program to ELL students-Taught English curriculum (Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts) to 4th grade ELL students-Received training in Tribes Learning Communities-Received Understanding By Design pedagogical training -Implemented Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Systems

Santiago De Cali, Colombia

- Taught English curriculum (Science, Math, Social Studies) to two 5th grade classes- Attended weekly pedagogical training sessions- Created and implemented detailed unit/weekly plans - Assessed and evaluated students’ academic performance

- Initiated website redesign with a team of designers, programmers and stakeholders - Developed and managed implementation of marketing and communications strategies - Launched social media presence- Developed stakeholder appreciation strategies for fundraising and other campaigns- Collaborated on book, The Little Community That Could: The Story Behind Our Story by fundraiser, Cathy Mann - Drafted policies- Recruited, trained and supervised staff

Toronto, Canada

- Pitched all original story ideas successfully- Ensured consistency and accuracy in spelling, style and usage- Fact-checked articles, conducted supporting interviews and researched background information- Sold advertising space

Quito, Ecuador

- Began as intern and moved to staff writer/editor who led a team of international writers - Learned to create, format, and edit books using InDesign - Consistently reached daily writing quota- Translated content from Spanish to English

Publishing

Creative Writing

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education

Certificate, Translation (Sp-En)

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.), Primary-Junior Education

Certificate, Magazine Publishing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications And Spanish (Hons)