As a freelance writer, my work has run the gamut, from national health and wellness magazines, to offbeat websites, to internationally recognized literary journals. I've written about endangered rhinos, international quinoa scandals, the plight of Indian tea growers, and the best way to take a nap. Whatever the subject matter, no matter how simple or how complex, I bring an understanding of story and an ability to convey that story in a way that is both engaging and relatable. I'm also a… Show more As a freelance writer, my work has run the gamut, from national health and wellness magazines, to offbeat websites, to internationally recognized literary journals. I've written about endangered rhinos, international quinoa scandals, the plight of Indian tea growers, and the best way to take a nap. Whatever the subject matter, no matter how simple or how complex, I bring an understanding of story and an ability to convey that story in a way that is both engaging and relatable. I'm also a published fiction writer, with my work appearing in various literary journals in Canada and the US. My story "Just a Howl" was the winner of the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. Show less

It has been my pleasure to work for this locally owned and operated closed captioning and post-production scripting company for over a decade. A fixture in the Vancouver film community, Line 21 delivers top-quality scripting and captioning services for some of the biggest and most prestigious film and television companies in the world, including Netflix, Amazon, A&E, BBC America, Sony, Syfy, Hallmark, Spike, EOne, Disney, NBC, ABC, The National Film Board of Canada, HGTV, History, Discovery… Show more It has been my pleasure to work for this locally owned and operated closed captioning and post-production scripting company for over a decade. A fixture in the Vancouver film community, Line 21 delivers top-quality scripting and captioning services for some of the biggest and most prestigious film and television companies in the world, including Netflix, Amazon, A&E, BBC America, Sony, Syfy, Hallmark, Spike, EOne, Disney, NBC, ABC, The National Film Board of Canada, HGTV, History, Discovery, and many more.Key duties and responsibilities:• Write and copyedit a range of post-production scripts to meet strict requirements for TV and theatrical release• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; if we don’t deliver, shows don’t air• Produce scripts that demand both minute care - at times to-the-frame accurate - as well as creative flair, matching the tone and style of original shooting scripts• Periodically supervise, schedule, ship/assign projects and maintain quality control for my department in a relief capacity Show less

Vancity is an organization with which I'm proud to have had a long-standing relationship. Whatever Vancity does, it puts its principles first, working to better our environment, promote healthier and more sustainable communities, and create a more just economy. It's been my honour to help tell their story in a freelance capacity.Key projects and responsibilities:• Conduct interviews and write dozens of articles for Vancity's Stories of Impact series, highlighting Vancity partners making… Show more Vancity is an organization with which I'm proud to have had a long-standing relationship. Whatever Vancity does, it puts its principles first, working to better our environment, promote healthier and more sustainable communities, and create a more just economy. It's been my honour to help tell their story in a freelance capacity.Key projects and responsibilities:• Conduct interviews and write dozens of articles for Vancity's Stories of Impact series, highlighting Vancity partners making a difference in their communities; in 2013, I also edited the entire Community Impact series for Vancity.com• Write and edit landing pages, articles, advertising copy, signage, brochures, and other outward-facing materials for multiple media, venues and partnerships: highlights include the Times Colonist Financial Health Challenge, a series of columns printed online and in the Times Colonist newspaper; copy promoting Vancity's ongoing partnership with the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE); and promotional materials for Simon Fraser University's Public Square series• Write internal scope documents for Vancity partnerships with such organizations as Mobi bike share, the City of Vancouver and the PNE• Write and edit internal communications pieces for Vancity staff Show less

Duties and responsibilities:• Write press releases/signage/promotional materials for the annual World Fair Trade Day event at the Vancouver Convention Centre• Create and implement communications plan for WFTD event, along with key Fair Trade Vancouver stakeholders• Publicize promotional "Fair Trade Flash Mob," garnering local media attention from the Metro, CKNW and elsewhere

Duties and responsibilities• Write and edit features and articles for magazine and company newsletter• Pitch articles/content for magazine• Create informational content for internal communication purposes