Assistant C

Profile: Journalism graduate with five years of writing, PR and event

planning experience at various community newspapers, sports television and

government agencies. I have held positions in media relations, corporate

communications and event management and have gained experience in strategic

communications. I also am skilled in applying Adobe Creative Suite and

other technology tools to print and electronic communications.

Professional Experience

Freelance Writer, 2007- present

Vancouver, B.C.

. Newsletters, profiles, interviews, fact sheets, sports and arts and

entertainment stories

. Published in Canadian publications (The Peace Arch News, The Now

newspaper, The Calgary Herald, The Kwantlen Chronicle, The Runner,

Play Ball magazine, Team Work Press etc)

Educational Assistant I, 2011-2012, Dr. Kearney Middle School

Fort St. John, B.C.

. Supervise social, academic, communication and self help activities at

the school and within the community

. Uses a wide range of equipment including adaptive technology,

augmentative communication devices, Macintosh computer systems and

software to help children in their educational learning

. Collects and records data which will assist teachers in monitoring

student programs

. Marks student's work to provide immediate and specific feedback

Sports Writer, 2011 Alaska Highway News

Fort St. John, B.C.

. Sports features, articles, and briefs, interviews, wrote special

sports supplements,

. Covered live sports events such as hockey, softball, and soccer

. Took photographs of sports teams, players and individual athletes

Multimedia Journalist, 2010-2011 The Drayton Valley Western Review

Drayton Valley, Alberta

. Hard, General, and Spot News, news and sports briefs, interviews,

profiles, sports, and arts and entertainment stories

. Took news, sports and arts and entertainment photos

. Assisted with the layout of the paper

. Used the social networking site Facebook to keep readers aware of the

events happening in Drayton Valley, Alberta by posting information on

the site.

. Uploaded stories to the newspaper's website, and found stories usually

homes copy on the DWire server to put in the newspaper along with an

editorial cartoon

. Covered and reported on events happening in court, meet weekly with

RCMP for a media briefing, and covered and reported on council

meetings at Brazeau County

Sports Writer, Ice Sledge Hockey, 2010, International Paralympic Committee

Vancouver, B.C.

. 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

. Newsletters, interviews, profiles, Ice Sledge hockey stories

. Published in the International Paralympic Committee newsletter and

articles are posted on their website.

. Took photographs of Ice Sledge hockey players on the ice which was

published in their newsletter and website

Media Relations and PR member, 2010, Karyo Edelman Communications Inc

Vancouver, B.C.

. 2010 Olympic Winter Games: Livecity Downtown and Yaletown sites

. Communicated messages to the public about the venues such as what are

the popular pavilions to see and general information about the venues

. Ensured that the media had the necessary information about the venues

and directed them to the proper PR representatives at the pavilions

. Monitored and checked the Livecity venues Twitter account to ensure

that the most up to date information was posted about the activities

going on

Media and PR member, 2009, 2010 We Day, Free The Children

Vancouver, B.C.

. Instructed the media when it was an appropriate time to take front

stage photos of selected performers and speakers and when to talk to

them

. Delivered key messages to media personnel, students and educators

about the event such as to free children from poverty and exploitation

and to inspire youth to affect positive change in the world

Communications Assistant, 2008 Community Living BC Vancouver, BC

. Reporter, photographer and assisting with layout.

. Interviewed community members for article profiles and stories

. Article writing, sub-editing, proofing and general office duties

. Lifestyle article writing

. Media list and program development

Youth Advisory Committee member, 2003-2004 City of White Rock

White Rock, BC

. Served as a youth representative working to promote their voice within

the community.

. Liaison with the city council and mayor providing recommendations on

various youth initiatives

. Developed a recycling to illustrate what a positive effect recycling

has on the environment.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism - Department of Journalism (Public Relations)

2005 -2009 Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC

Professional Memberships

. Canadian Public Relations Society member

2009-2011

. International Association of Business Communicators member

2009-2011

Technical Skills and Awards

. Photoshop, In-design, Photography, Reporting, Editing, Research

techniques such as Freedom of Information requests, how to draft a

query letter and Internet skills, C.P.R Certificate, knowledge of

social media, Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and

how to write grants

. Fancy This Gift Award, Ernest Westerman Memorial Award, Garnet

Zimmerman Teamster Award, KSA "Embracing a Challenge" Award

Interests / Activities

. Writing

. Served as Liberal delegate at Leadership convention

. Competitive soccer player with a strong passion for swimming and

tennis.

. Camp counselor

. Youth Leader at church

. Lime Connect

References, Portfolio and Education Documentation

. Available upon Request

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