CV

Profile:I am organized, detail oriented and creative. I have interests in social media, communications coordination, editorial, and design.  I am looking to expand my career and find a position where I can grow professionally.

Work Experience :

Current: Production Associate at STI Technologies Inc. I coordinate print and web materials, liaise with vendors, proof read, design as well as setup plans for pharmacy adjudication.

Proofreader  at Canpages I proofread for errors at multiple stages of production, was granted signing authority on completion of pages at final stages and prevented revenue loss by checking for revenue specific errors.

Copy and Print Centre Associate at Staples Business Depot I was a full time associate in the copy centre at Staples. I processed customer orders from in store, phone and web submissions, I operated various printing and binding equipment and managed day to day operations of department.

Digital Media Intern at Canada Wide Media As part of the digital media team, I edited media (photos, text, audio and video) using Adobe Creative Suite and uploaded it using CMS/HTML. I created slideshows, and podcasts (click here for details) to enhance the stories written for the magazines.  I also analyzed web statistics and improved site traffic with SEO.

Editorial Intern at Tor/Forge Books I completed editing and copy editing and wrote marketing copy for various publications. I worked books including 2012 by and the People of the Land through editorial process. I analyzed profit and loss sheets and contract files for various publications.

Communications Officer at Community Links Association I created and produced a monthly e-bulletin to a large membership of organizations. I assisted with annual report production and public relations. I coordinated layout, copy-editing and pre-production work for: Preventing Falls Together: A Population Health Tool Kit (2nd edition).

Yearbook Editor and Handbook Editor at Acadia University I led student staff in planning and production of 270 page yearbook and 125 page handbook. I coordinated layout, ad design, photo manipulation, editing and production pre-press. I also liaised with publisher to ensure deadlines, quality control, and distribution targets were met.


Education:

PACE University- Masters of Science in Publishing- Graduated with distinction 2008

Acadia University- Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Philosophy Minor  2006

CTI (Computer Training Institute)-Honours Diploma- Multimedia and Graphic Design 2002

Educational course highlights: Software instruction (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office), creating a magazine from start to finish (business plan and creative), content management systems, media production, finance, professional editing, writing, literature and marketing.

Graduate Level ThesisRiding the Long Tail Top Down: How The Long Tail will change the way we publish books


Scholarships/Leadership/Awards/Volunteering/Designations:

· Millennium Scholarship 2005, 2006

· Delotte Scholarship (via Pace)- 06- 08

· Acadia Students’ Union Bursary 2005

· Acadia Student Ambassador- 2002-05


Computer Skills (PC and Mac):

· Adobe Creative Suite

· Microsoft Office

· HTML/Dreamweaver

· Quark Express

· iMovie

· Audacity

· Macromedia Director

· Multimedia Fusion

· Bookman


Interests/Hobbies:

· Geocaching (http://www.geocaching.com)

· Science Fiction: books, TV, movies

· Video gaming: Wii, Xbox 360