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- Develop and implement materials for workshops involving former extremists - Assist in selecting and training moderators, formers and other key personnel for events; submit a weekly growth report and attend workshops, public events, and any relevant functions- Liaise with other former extremists and survivors of extremist violence within my given geographical locations in order to conduct qualitative research/interviews- Facilitate meetings with relevant community groups, law enforcement, academic institutions and former violent extremists in my assigned geographical locations; liaise with municipal stakeholders- Assist with project-related activities, such as coordination, transport, logistics, security and localization- Assist in the delivery of prison outreach programming across the United States; assist with drafting a recommendations report in regards to prison outreach and engagement - Developed a comprehensive social media strategy and proposed campaign for the revival of the AVE Network

Toronto, Canada Area

Changemaker Arts Project is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization dedicated to making, teaching, producing and showcasing art that makes a difference. We believe in harnessing the power of inspiration and creativity to raise awareness to social justice issues, bring arts to the disadvantaged and make a positive impact in the world. Our aim is to educate, inspire and empower others to become catalysts for change. One of our key goals is to deliver arts programs, poetry, dance and creativity workshops to vulnerable, at-risk young people who might be drawn to radical extremist groups or inner-city gangs, as a preventative initiative meant to harness their energy in positive, meaningful ways. We believe that art changes people, and people change the world.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Advisory Board member and Social Media Manager at OVED for Human Rights, a global Jewish organization created by Holocaust survivors and their families. Created, set up and managed social media profiles for the organization and individual membersResponsible for ongoing maintenance of website updates and communication systems, brochure and communique development, strategic development and general administrative support

Incognito Press is a small literary press whose goal is to promote and publish, both in print and on-line, new and innovative writing - poetry, fiction and mixed-form work by emerging writers.As lead writer of Incognito Press, a Wordpress-powered blog with thousands of followers and an accumulated 100,000+ views, I have published several books, chapbooks, articles, pamphlets and attend annual writing and publishing conferences. I also offer editorial, freelance and ghost-writing services that will fit most budgets.

- Involved in creation and implementation of marketing and copy-writing plans for business clients - Carried out market research and competitive intelligence - Wrote internal communications as well as copy for flyers, brochures, press releases, advertorials and various other promotional materials- Established and implemented strategies that promoted continuous improvement and relevance of client content and communications, through optimization initiatives- Travelled extensively throughout Ontario to meet clients and provide consultation & support - Responded to media requests and conducted follow-up media relations, produced media coverage reports- Facilitated several intensive Writing Workshops

Responsibilities included providing expert advice, information, archival footage and photography about racist extremism to help assist the direction and educational message of the film. Participated in the project through an off-camera interview.

Canada

Writer, blogger and contributing member of the ARC Collective. Contributed articles, photographs, support and information to the Anti-Racist Canada collective, composed of me and 2 other persons. "You, more than anyone else, took down one of the nastiest hate groups that had existed in Canada in years." - Anti-Racist Canada founder.

Specialties: social media, blogging, content strategy, business development, marketing, personal branding- Wrote documents, articles, brochures, pamphlets, created websites for business clients- Assisted in researching and writing business proposals and company materials- Composed emails for client distribution, surveys through SurveyMonkey- Responsible for project involving ghostwriting booklets- Planned, developed and executed marketing campaigns targeted towards external media, members and advertising communities

Toronto, Canada Area

Served as judge on Ontario Arts Council Committee Jury panel. Evaluated close to 200 applications of writers' Work-In-Progress applications and made recommendations for funding

Toronto, Canada Area

- Conducted background research, compiled archival documents and provided support and assistance to the legal firm handling the refugee case of the former President of the International Romani Union of Romania and Romani CRISS.- Promoted the Telefilm Canada documentary SUSPINO: A CRY FOR THE ROMA as part of successful community lobbying for client's refugee case- Analyzed data from Romanian police reports and advocacy groups detailing allegations of Roma community abuse. - Translated police reports, legal and death certificates from Romanian- Worked on translation of client's autobiography

Ontario, Canada

- Speaker, both keynote and panelist at a variety of educational and cultural events to discuss my experiences in the Heritage Front, as well as provide insight into extremist recruiting techniques. - Conducted media interviews with high-profile news organizations including the CBC, CTV, Global TV, Macleans Magazine, Globe & Mail, The National Post, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and Canadian Jewish News, among other national and international press.- Role was not full-time work but on an as-needed, ad hoc basis. Bulk of my educator work and anti-racism activism was between 1993-1999, and 2011-2018.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for note-taking and transmission of hand-written notes and voice files into digital record-keeping; took over medical assistant duties for a full-time employee on maternity leave- Aided doctor in implementing and transcribing voice-dictation software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Seoul, South Korea

ESL teacher and workshop presenter in several 2020 chain schools across metropolitan Seoul, South Korea.- Instructed Korean students in classroom and auditorium settings, teaching classes ranging in size from 8 to 200+, as well as on an individual basis in private residence settings. Students ranged in levels of comprehension from beginner to advanced and fluent. - Wrote, designed and implemented curriculum in 3 different schools across a broad range of levels and age groups, ranging from kindergarten to business company employees. Responsible for testing, placing students, creating a library, and adjusting material to reflect individual abilities. - Organized, wrote the scripts, and directed the annual plays for 2 different private schools.- Served on judges’ panels in judging English speaking contests and drama festivals across Seoul.

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Counseled and provided emotional support to adult and teenage female offenders jailed within the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre.- Provided art workshops, crafts and group activities to inmates within the prison, focusing on development of creative ability and emotional expression.- Provided support services within the Ottawa Courthouse to prisoners in need (who felt nervous or needed someone to be present in the courtroom for moral support)

Ottawa, Canada Area

Worked part-time (while a student at the University of Ottawa) in Ottawa's oldest and most popular newspaper and magazine shop. Responsible for stocking daily newspapers and magazines, organizing product on shelves and remaindering store stock, intake and inventory.

Toronto, Canada Area

Contributed personal experiences and story plot to CBC's production of White Lies, starring Sarah Polley, whose Catherine Chapman character was based on my life experiences in the Heritage Front. Provided composite sketch of main character via newspaper research, court records, interviews and documentation by film producers.

Ba, Psychology, Criminology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: UofO Pride Centre, Fencing Varsity Team, Bywords literary journal Dean's Honour List 1995-1998

Social Media Marketing, Business/Legal Studies

From the George Brown College website: "Learn how to design and implement successful social media campaigns. Develop your skills.

Certificate In Journalism

From MSU's School of Journalism website: "Celebrating more than 100 years of journalism education, MSU's J-School is recognized as one.

English As A Second Language Teaching Certificate, English As A Second Language Teaching Certificate