Corrina Ligertwood Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Lead copy editing and formatting services; provide Writing Support resources.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

More than 1,600 contact teaching hours to date. Taught in semester and intensive programs. Designed supporting materials and activities. Provided individual tutoring. Courses included: Speaking and Listening (High Beginner); Grammar (Intermediate); Reading and Writing (Intermediate); Vocabulary; Pronunciation; Literature Circle; and Language and Culture. TESL Level 2 – in progress (210 of 250 hours completed; 2 courses remaining)

Calgary, Alberta

Edited environmental assessments for national and international clients in mining, oil sands, and oil and gas. Edited baseline reports, project descriptions, applications, supplemental information requests, aquatic effects monitoring programs, proposals, and resumes. Wrote plain language summaries. Responsible for maintaining consistent writing style and terms in large, multi-volume documents with contributions from multiple authors and sub-consultants. Ensured documents were supported by abbreviation and glossary lists, and that sources, acts and regulations were correctly referenced. Taught Golder U Technical Writing course. Provided writing and style presentations and consultations to employees. Researched and wrote style guide for writers. Developed checklists for editors and writers, and to track client-specific styles and terms. Maintained list of oil sands proponent and project names. Maintained Reference Manager database to provide formatted references, track reference locations, and check that acts and regulations were correctly cited. Acted as a resource to authors on how to cite sources. Wrote articles for employee newsletter. Monitored media for client-related news, health and safety items, and proposal opportunities. Posted relevant articles or sent them to client leads.

Calgary, Alberta

Contract editor for Golder Associates Ltd. November 2004 to April 2006.Edited Canadian Natural Resources Limited's Horizon Oil Sands Project Application and Suncor's Voyageur Project Application and Environmental Impact Assessment.Also conducted publicity and media relations for concerts by Buddy Guy, Lyle Lovett and Corb Lund, and for Zamfir's Canada-wide tour. Wrote media releases, program and ad copy. Distributed artist promo materials and coordinated interviews.

Calgary, Alberta

Reponsible for publicity and media relations. Wrote artist biographies and copy for the Festival program, web site, newsletter and ads. Documented media coverage. Trained and worked with volunteers.Coordinated immigration, flights, hotels and transportation for 256 musicians and arranged interviews.The 2004 Blues Fest featured more than 26 bands including Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Wilson Pickett, David Byrne, and John Prine. The 2003 Blues Fest featured more than 20 bands including Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Solomon Burke, Buckwheat Zydeco, Richard Thompson, Los Lobos, and Corb Lund.

Calgary, Alberta

Responsible for media relations and publicity. Edited programs, wrote actor profiles, and designed and booked ads. Promoted Alberta Theatre Projects at special events and festivals. Promoted Mom's the Word, the second top box office performer of 1998. Contract position.

Calgary, Alberta

Responsible for marketing, publicity and media relations. Liased with artist agenices to obtain and distribute artist promo materials. Coordinated interview requests for artists such as Dave Brubeck, Herb Alpert, t.s. Monk, Bill Frisell and Madeline Peyroux.Assisted with programming and production. Worked with Wetscan Jazz Association to coordinate artist tour dates.Wrote proposals for $92,000 in federal, provincial and civic grants. Negotiated $130,000 in sponsorship and donations in kind. Ensured sponsor logos, banners and acknowledgements were included in the appropriate materials and events. Documented sponsor promotions and provided a report to each sponsor. Coordinated production and distribution of promo materials. Developed a display and contests to promote the Festival at special events and festivals. Trained and worked with volunteers.

Calgary, Alberta

Increased ticketed attendance by 80% and box office revenues by 65%. Responsible for media relations, artist liaison, advertising sales, sponsor support, promotions, writing copy, and volunteer supervision. Promoted artists such as Dianna Krall, Maceo Parker, George Shearing, Joe Lovano, The Shuffle Demons, and Medeski, Martin and Wood.

Bachelor Of Arts, English

Activities and Societies: The Gauntlet - Writer, Layout Courses for English Degree also included psychology (adolescent, abnormal.

Teaching Second Language Certificate - Level 1, Specializing In Teaching English As A Second Language

Activities and Societies: Completed practicum teaching Grammar Level 3 to International Students in U of C's English Language Program..

Technical Writing Certificate Program

Studied Foundations of Technical Communication, and Technical Layout and Design.

Applied Public Relations Program

Learned practical tools for media relations such as how to write a media release or call a news conference, and planning and organizing.

Intensive Language Program, French Immersion, Debutant 2

A six-month immersion course that included 3 hours of conversation and 3 hours of grammar each day. Final grades were oral 92% and written.

Faculty Of Continuing Education, Marketing Management Program

Studied Marketing Principles (grade 89%), and Business Management: Business Planning and Operations (grade 84%).

Continuing Education, Radio And Television

Completed three courses: Television Production Lab, Radio Public Announcing, and Advanced TV Production Lab.

Teaching English Language Certificate - Level 2