I have a couple blogs that I dabble with occasionally. I've previously sold one of the blogs I started and was the sole writer on for a year. Right now I'm focusing my writing efforts on fiction and blog sporadically. I love blogging as it as afforded me the opportunity to learn a lot about social media, branding, digital design and website development using the Wordpress content management system.

New business development and account management.

-As second in command I filled a number of different roles, including:-Human Resources – Administer employment agreements and contracts, respond to any interpersonal issues-Office Manager & Receptionist – review and approve employee expenses, generate and review monthly performance reports with partners. Organize, manage and coordinate sales team across Canada. First point of contact for partners and clients, answered phones.-Marketing –design and implement marketing initiatives including print media and website, develop website content. Prepare for, set up and attend trade shows -Customer relationship management – use CRM system to report to partners and grow and maintain relationships with distributors and customers.-Sales - worked with territory managers to find and develop new leads

Contracted to source, create and edit content for a very well known equestrian blog with over 100,000 monthly views. In charge of various social media accounts and using them to connect with readers, gain new readers, and source new content. Attended press conferences in Canada and the United States via phone on different matters affecting the horse industry.

-Started with company as Receptionist, worked up to Administrative Assistant then Personal Assistant to CFO then Executive Assistant to the VP of Acquisitions & Development-Office management – ordered and maintained supplies for 100+ person office. Reviewed and oversaw company cell phones and vacations.-Contract administration – reviewed and modified (as necessary) contractor and subcontractor agreements-Maintained VP’s calendar, scheduled and coordinated with local and international offices, booked travel, prioritized action items, maintained efficient filing system