Customized research and writing for a diverse range of purposes; substantive or copy editing, proofreading. Nonprofit coordination and advisory services for funding strategy, communications, grant writing, partnership development, and donor communication.

Administrative and operational leadership supporting board of directors, committees, and core programs. Communications and funding agreement management, event planning and logistics, plus focused projects targeting:* Capacity and team building and volunteer recruitment and retention* Grant proposal writing, donor communication, and project tracking* Further achievement of strategic goals

Collaborated closely with the board chair to build well-defined agendas, execute efficient meetings, and effectively communicate to address arising issues between meetings. Tracked overall organizational compliance with bylaws and policies as well as societal, charitable, and other applicable regulations. Facilitated governance development via policy research and drafting.Built strong collaborative relationships with volunteers, staff, and partners. Managed partnership and funding agreements and monitored adherence. Led planning and execution of key events such as annual general meetings, volunteer recruitment drives, and volunteer & staff appreciation celebrations.Examples of other accomplishments: * Investigated and resolved a particular program’s funding surplus* Initiated redevelopment of, designed UX, and wrote copy for Trout Lake's website for a fraction of the cost of outsourcing* Led digital transformation of meeting materials, organizational resources, and committee collaboration methods; and built an institutional documentation management system

Compiled and distributed material for monthly board and executive committee meetings. Acted as society's secretary, accurately capturing key meeting decisions and actions and tracking achievement, and monitoring compliance with Societies Act.Helped to ensure organizational obligations were met and funding/contract deliverables were on track.Other accomplishments:* Revamped social media to a clean brand and consistent voice* Change managed transition to the New Societies Act and the society’s name change

Managed audio recording and transcription of five public input sessions. Collected stakeholder submissions, liaised with experts, researched and curated a wide variety of scientific information. Synthesized, drafted and edited content for an 88-page report in collaboration with Board of Inquiry; implemented revisions and undertook final proofreading and file archiving.

Wrote briefs that compellingly and straightforwardly summarized working papers on topics of development economics research.

Edited and researched/wrote articles for the UN’s original web magazine, Our World, which was part of the Guardian Environment Network.• Adapted academic research into 131 concise and engaging journalistic articles• Substantively edited and fact-checked thousands of submissions• Examined and critiqued submissions and advised authors on how to strengthen and clarify drafts• Simplified complex language and localized the work of non-native English writers• Promoted each article and other UNU/UN and partner content via social media• Built respectful, open communication lines with contributors and partner organizations

Copy edited and drafted speaking notes, background documents, etc., for the Public Affairs Section; was responsible for invoicing, facility booking, and assisting with program services in the Core Services, Immigration and Public Facilities Sections (via separate temporary part-time contracts).

Client liaison for the provision of translation services by one of Canada's leading translation firms. Identified, organized and reviewed all aspects of a project to ensure proper costing, assignment of resources, scheduling and satisfaction of client's specifications. Coordinated with colleagues and supervisors for optimal planning of project schedules and resource needs. Used translation memory software to prep documents as well as to input final revised translations into memory.

Copy edited scientific journal articles, research protocols, studies, papers, presentations, etc. Drafted and revised correspondence for unit directors. Received and submitted scientific journal manuscripts and related forms according to strict journal submission requirements.

Liaised with clients, editors, translators and design firms to ensure optimal handling of all documents and publications produced by a staff of 70 in a trilingual organization. Coordinated, scheduled and tracked editorial and translation services, as well as print production schedules. Managed and archived a high volume of electronic files and paper proofs. Organized and updated website content.