Emma Côté Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Remote

I assess and grade epubs for publishers to ensure they adhere to Benetech's Global Certified Accessible standards. I also train publishers on how to create 'born accessible' content by certifying their workflow. Some tools I use include Sigil, ACE by Daisy, colour contraster and Thorium.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-In this client support role, I work with publishers and vendors within the CoreSource platform; creating metadata, ingesting eBooks and audiobooks, setting up distribution channels, correcting errors and troubleshooting issues. -I facilitate the conversion of content into a variety of digital formats through our partners.-I'm also part of a pilot program.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

My novella UNREST won the 43rd annual 3-day novel contest, the prize for which was publication. It is currently in it's second printing.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Triaged incoming tickets in the Zendesk portal-Worked within our CMS to assist publishers with a variety of tasks, including deactivating and activating titles, updating prices, as well as metadata and DRM-management. -Completed daily/weekly reporting tasks and data collection to help inform future decisions-Managed and initiated an updated missing.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Read full manuscripts and wrote detailed editorial reports that were given directly to authors. -Reports utilized a template that required specific examples to support each claim while helping to maintain author's voice and vision. -Wrote and edited pitch copy-Completed database research and collection for independent publishers in North America-Assessed.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Completed layout and design for multiple spreads in the Spring issue of On the Danforth. -Worked under the direction of both an Art Director and Creative Director.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Completed substantive edits on 3 pieces for my section. -Took part in editorial meetings while adhering to tight deadlines.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Pitched and completed one of the feature stories for the Spring issue, questioning the effectiveness of the 2019 Climate Strike.

Iroquois Falls

-Covered national protests, features, sporting events, political rallies and council meetings.-Granted a weekly book review column, which garnered positive editorial response. -Edited weekly content for community partner section.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

-Responsible for teaching an advanced curriculum to grades 8 through 12. -Taught under a progressive learning philosophy that utilized essential questions to facilitate discussion.-Gave extensive notes on multiple drafts of student's work.-Issued grades using rubrics

Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Canada

After receiving my 200-hour yoga teacher certification, I opened my own business teaching both private and group yoga classes. After only one week of operation, I was booked solid with over 20 clients and continued teaching up to three classes a day, six days a week, for over a year.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Literature And Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Book club, Boys & Girls Club of London

Post Graduate Certificate, Publishing; Book, Magazine & Electronic

Activities and Societies: Elected student representative

Diploma, Print And Broadcast Journalism