Simultaneous to the staff positions listed below, I’ve contributed hundreds of features and reviews to publications across Canada and internationally, including FASHION, Vancouver Magazine, Canada's 100 Best, and many more. In recent years, I’ve transitioned into custom content and copywriting. This has included writing and editing short- and long-form pieces — from press releases to complete magazines, and even a privately commissioned 50,000-word book — for a variety of corporate and… Show more Simultaneous to the staff positions listed below, I’ve contributed hundreds of features and reviews to publications across Canada and internationally, including FASHION, Vancouver Magazine, Canada's 100 Best, and many more. In recent years, I’ve transitioned into custom content and copywriting. This has included writing and editing short- and long-form pieces — from press releases to complete magazines, and even a privately commissioned 50,000-word book — for a variety of corporate and small-business clients. Show less

The unique position of Content Manager was created exclusively for me at this full-service digital-marketing agency. Whereas the rest of GMD's staff is exclusive to one department, my diverse background as an editor, copywriter and journalist allowed me to make myself available to the social media, sponsored content, and creative departments (as well as upper management) on an as-needed basis. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, writing and editing social-media posts… Show more The unique position of Content Manager was created exclusively for me at this full-service digital-marketing agency. Whereas the rest of GMD's staff is exclusive to one department, my diverse background as an editor, copywriter and journalist allowed me to make myself available to the social media, sponsored content, and creative departments (as well as upper management) on an as-needed basis. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, writing and editing social-media posts (Instagram, X, Facebook) for a diverse roster of clients; writing and editing sponsored-content pieces that were featured in both the digital and physical editions of Glacier Media's many community and special-interest publications; helping to conceptualize and write web copy; and proofreading all types of writing produced by GMD staff and freelancers. Show less

AlgaeCal is a rapidly growing health-supplements company that now generates eight-figure annual revenue. I produced both customer- and lead-targeted content for the company’s e-newsletters and blog posts, and played a key role in conceptualizing and administrating its physical newsletter. In the fourth quarter of 2019, I set a company record when four consecutive newsletters I wrote generated revenue in excess of $10k each; in the first 10 weeks of 2020, two of my newsletters surpassed $15k. I… Show more AlgaeCal is a rapidly growing health-supplements company that now generates eight-figure annual revenue. I produced both customer- and lead-targeted content for the company’s e-newsletters and blog posts, and played a key role in conceptualizing and administrating its physical newsletter. In the fourth quarter of 2019, I set a company record when four consecutive newsletters I wrote generated revenue in excess of $10k each; in the first 10 weeks of 2020, two of my newsletters surpassed $15k. I also wrote and helped conceptualize copy for Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and other online platforms. Show less

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, my primary duty at this award-winning city magazine was overseeing all food- and drink-oriented editorial content, both in the print edition and online, although I also contributed content, copy edited, fact checked, and helped generate ideas for the entire publication. As well, I served as editor of the 2015 and 2016 editions of the magazine’s annual specialty publication, Eating & Drinking Guide, a 100-plus-pages compendium of more than 900… Show more Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, my primary duty at this award-winning city magazine was overseeing all food- and drink-oriented editorial content, both in the print edition and online, although I also contributed content, copy edited, fact checked, and helped generate ideas for the entire publication. As well, I served as editor of the 2015 and 2016 editions of the magazine’s annual specialty publication, Eating & Drinking Guide, a 100-plus-pages compendium of more than 900 local-restaurant reviews. This required me to work with upward of a dozen local food writers, editing roughly 75 new entries (as well as writing many reviews of my own), plus working with the magazine’s art department to commission and select photography. Lastly, I managed the 18 judges who made up the panel of the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Show less

St. Joseph Media produced Glow (a nationally distributed women’s beauty & health magazine) for Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada's largest pharmacy chain. As per the client’s directive, Glow was significantly refreshed when it was acquired by St. Joseph from another publisher; it subsequently included many new editorial features and all-new design. I was responsible for implementing new day­‐to-day operational systems that fulfilled the client’s needs while remaining consistent with St. Joseph… Show more St. Joseph Media produced Glow (a nationally distributed women’s beauty & health magazine) for Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada's largest pharmacy chain. As per the client’s directive, Glow was significantly refreshed when it was acquired by St. Joseph from another publisher; it subsequently included many new editorial features and all-new design. I was responsible for implementing new day­‐to-day operational systems that fulfilled the client’s needs while remaining consistent with St. Joseph methods. In addition, my responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Ensuring all deadlines were met by handling editors and their freelancers.• Collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and Art Director to determine work flow prior to and during production, and ensuring that press deadlines were met while maintaining the highest possible standards.• Overseeing the daily tasks of the Copy Editor and Assistant Editor, and proofreading all print copy.• Co-writing and editing custom advertorial and marketing materials for Shoppers Drug Mart.• Leading weekly production meetings.• Processing invoices; documenting per-issue and miscellaneous expenses.• Contributing editorial content. Show less

Per a one-year maternity leave contract, I assumed all of the duties of the ExecutiveEditor at this best-selling national magazine. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Ensuring all deadlines were met by handling editors and their freelancers.• Collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and Art Director to determine work flow prior to and during production, and ensuring that press deadlines were met while maintaining the highest possible standards.• Overseeing the… Show more Per a one-year maternity leave contract, I assumed all of the duties of the ExecutiveEditor at this best-selling national magazine. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:• Ensuring all deadlines were met by handling editors and their freelancers.• Collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief and Art Director to determine work flow prior to and during production, and ensuring that press deadlines were met while maintaining the highest possible standards.• Overseeing the daily tasks of the Acting Copy Editor and Assistant Editor/Research; proofreading all print copy, as well as some online copy.• Leading weekly production meetings.• Processing invoices; documenting per-issue and miscellaneous expenses.• Contributing editorial content for print and online.• Serving as Managing Editor for the twice-annual Men’s FASHION magazine, production of which occurred simultaneous to FASHION. Show less