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Supports and implements Variety’s social media strategy and manage the program’s editorialcalendarPlans and develops content across all communications channelsEvaluates and improves social media strategy and tactics with audience insights anddata analysisLeverages influencers and user-generated content to deepen connections and stimulateengagementCollaborates with internal fundraising teams to develop campaigns plans based on strategic goalsMaintains the tracking and reporting infrastructure for the social media program

Freelance writerWrites news articles, features, and profiles for news publications, communications departments, and non-profit organizations, including Breaking Ground, Faith Today, Ekstasis, Ingenium, Metro Ottawa, J-Source, and Puppets Up! International Puppet FestivalFreelance editorFrom 2019-2023, I provided developmental, stylistic, and copy editing for indie and self-publishing authors, primarily science-fiction and fantasy novels, memoirs, self-help books, and poetry collections

Communications SpecialistDeveloped communications strategies and produced material for EFC’s various departments and brandsParticipated in strategic planning, development, and growth of EFC’s brandsResource CoordinatorManaged timelines and workflow, and coordinated deliverables for projects and partnerships within EFC’s constituencyProduced resources in diverse forms, including video, audio, text, websites, and webinarsWrote and edited content for a wide range of audiencesConducted background research

Developed and oversaw execution of strategic plan Managed yearly budgetInnovated new platforms and methods of communicating with audience Facilitated workflow, curated and assigned content, and provided editorial and design oversight for magazine issuesOversaw maintaining and growing audienceRegularly evaluated production processes to ensure effective procedures and use of resourcesFostered community with contributors through a Facebook group, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring with writers

Ottawa, Canada

Wrote news stories, interviewed researchers, edited web content, created podcasts, videos, and multimedia content, and assisted with editorial planning

Algonquin College

Supervised an editorial team and oversaw an issue of the magazine, from initial planning stages to final productionAssigned stories, approved layouts, and gave editorial directionGlue magazine is produced by Algonquin journalism students; editors are selected by professors

Ottawa, Canada

Created and produced podcastsEdited videosAssisted with social mediaConducted copy editsCreated story lineups

Assigned writers and curated content for a website telling the story of Canadian inventors to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthdayManaged project workflow, edited content to align with the brand, and conducted research to ensure factual accuracy

Almonte, Ontario

Organized events such as local fairs and children's activity daysDeveloped articles, pamphlets, brochures, and promotional materialsManaged the tourism website and social media accounts

Algonquin College

Oversaw workflow for bi-weekly newspaper and edited 40 to 50 stories a week for consistency, style, and precise languageWorked with other editors to assign stories, approve layouts, and give editorial direction The Algonquin Times newspaper is produced by Algonquin journalism students; editors are selected by professors

Editing Certificate

Diploma, Journalism, Honours