As a writer, career emphasis has been on writing technical papers, non-fiction and articles based on in-depth research, but copywork and other web-based writing has resulted in a platform of constantly changing writing challenges.As a compliment to the writing, I enjoy the editing aspects as well. I have experience in continuity editing to ensure the same “voice” and structure, proofreading last-draft material, and ensuring eCommerce copy has met the style guides and client needs.

Event photography with past emphasis on the Calgary Highlander's Centennial celebrations. This includes the 2010 Battlefield Tour to France, Belgium and Holland and the 1990 and 2005 Royal Visits of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

Cornwall Communications is a member in the community of technical editing for the oil and gas industry. Cornwall provides oil and gas clients with technically accurate documents including licencing applications. As an Intermediate editor, work is required within a specific timeframe and budget while maintaining a professional relationship as a conduit between the creative process (writers) and the end result (client).

Participated in the development of changing the physical and philosophical layout of a K - 9 school library to encompass the learning commons vision of FSD38. From in-depth research to providing a corner block on the “why” the changes were needed, to the implementation and the “how” to take the space from library to learning commons. Worked extensively with teachers, students, parents volunteers and administration to change the philosophy for success.

From conception to production, our team provided on-time, on-budget results of providing written bilingual copy for a variety of clients. I coordinated teams of writers and translators through constant communication, keeping abreast of the changing needs of clients.Responsibilities included editing major copy work for eCommerce clients, developing spreadsheets, forms, style guides, and writing operations guidelines to coordinate efforts, and generating excellent copy through editing, for clients such as RBC Rewards, YellowPages, Puma, BestBuy, Future Shop, Walmart, Sears, Staples, and others.

Responsibilities relevant to writing career:Wrote and presented court documents for the prosecution.Research, wrote & implemented search warrants to conclusion.Established Standard Operating Procedures for a multitude of positions within the Federal Government framework.Developed training manual and facilitated training staff when required.