Portfolio
After spending more than two decades in communications, journalism and public relations, I’ve discovered there’s great satisfaction in bringing about order from communications chaos, and delivering words that will be heard.
Experience
- Former magazine and newspaper editor
- Former senior editor at a fast-paced communications agency
- Seasoned writer for Web sites, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, reports, radio scripts, press releases and more
- Highly skilled project manager who pays stringent attention to detail throughout the production process, from story concept to fact-checking, proofreading, checking blues and colour keys, or Web pages before a site launch
- Superior editorial vision, with a commitment to completing projects on deadline and within budget
- Expertise in Aboriginal and northern Canadian issues, natural resource development, small business management, Government of Canada procurement policies
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada's Communications Policy, Common Look and Feel 2.0 Standards for the Internet, and The Canadian Style guide
Examples of Products
- Lessons from the National Forest Strategy (2003-2008): Recognizing the value of Canadians working together, June 2008 (writer)
- Government of Canada 2008 Planning and Performance Gateway (plain language editor)
- CanLearn Web site, January 2007 (writer, contracted by WebDrive Canada Inc.)
- Industrial Technologies Office Web site, March 2006 (writer, contracted by WebDrive Canada Inc.)
- Tukimut 2006 economic development newsletter, March 2006 (writer and photo researcher)
- Protecting Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou for All Time, April 2005 (writer and project manager)
- The Nunavut Handbook, 1998 and 1999 editions(managing editor, contracted by Nortext Multimedia Inc.)
For other project examples, see Samples.
Clients
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Library of Parliament
- Justice Canada
- Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board
- Natural Resources Canada
- WebDrive Canada
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
- National Aboriginal Health Organization
- Ayaya Marketing and Communications
- The Ottawa Citizen
Holds a standing offer with:
- Industry Canada (Standing Offer # IC 800054)
Also previously held standing offers (now expired) with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, the Privy Council Office and the Library of Parliament
Registered supplier in the Government of Canada's Professional Services Online database
Certified Copy Editor and Certified Proofreader (certified by the Editors’ Association of Canada)
Member of the Editors' Association of Canada and former public relations chair for its National Capital Region branch
Member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada
“You were WONDERFUL!!! Thank you so much for the long hours, the dedication and the great work. The client mentioned how pleased they were with the quality of the writing and the quality of your thinking was really clear in the comments/questions within each document. . . .
And last, but not least, thank you for being so positive throughout the process. Your attitude was invaluable during the high-stress, high-pressure moments before the launch.”