SUMMARY

A professional writer with specialized skills in editing, design/layout, research, and technical writing.

SKILLS

Writing - Technical, Copy, Policies/Procedures, Reports, Business Writing, Marketing Communication

Editing - Stylistic, Substantive & Copy

Print Design - Catalogues, Brochures, Newsletters, etc.

• Excellent written communication skills

• Superb analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks without compromise to quality or productivity

• Detail-oriented with demonstrated project management skills

• Motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Efficient and quick use of time to increase productivity and bottom-line profit

• Experience in planning, administration, and staff training

• Familiarity with German, French, and Czech

• Software Literacy: PC, MS Office, Word, WordPerfect, InDesign, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop
  
  

EDUCATION

Print Futures: Professional Writing Diploma - Douglas College 2009

EXPERIENCE

2005—present

Self-employed Writer – Communications Consultant

- web copy, editing, sales writing, business writing, manual creation, marketing communication

- Own business, Be Clear Communications Consulting

2008

Communications Liaison intern for Progressive Housing Society

-event planning, public relations, marketing communication writing & design, HR/orientation manual writing, financial procedure manual

1993—present

Copywriter/Designer/ - Amazing Discoveries Ministries

-designed marketing ads, product catalogues, DVD covers

-created promotional DVD - scriptwriting, footage, editing

-write copy, radio scripts, fundraising letters, articles

-editor quarterly newsletter, website, two published books

-video editing & live mixing

1993—present

Public Relations/Business Communications - Amazing Discoveries Ministries

-created & implemented policies & procedures, staff training, strategic planning, business writing

08/2006—09/2007

Marketing / Documentation Writer -Kobelt Manufacturing

-created procedure manual, wrote & designed educational/ marketing booklet