Professional info
I am a young professional with a keen eye for detail, a knack for storytelling, and a can-do take control kind of attitude. I want to conquer the world one word at a time and I would love to find an opportunity to sink my teeth into 110% and start proving myself as a recognized journalist. I am enthusiastic and outgoing with a vibrant personality and I have a very well rounded set of skills to bring to the table so that your news is delivered in a timely, well communicated, beautifully presented way – every time. I have seen the world and now I am ready to start working my way up the ranks in the Canadian journalism industry. I am open to opportunities across Canada, I have my own vehicle and I am certified in First Aid.
Work experience
Skills
BASIC PHOTOSHOP & INDESIGN
FINAL CUT PRO
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PROFICIENT WITH MAC & WINDOWS
SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY
DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY (NIKON D90)
VIDEOGRAPHY
FIELD PRODUCING
CHASE PRODUCING
WRITING FOR PRINT OR DIGITAL
Freelance Content Writer & Editor
Digital Content Writer - Honest Blue : Travel Features
http://honestblue.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-volunteer-travel/ November 14th, 2013
http://honestblue.com/do-as-the-farmers-do/ November 21st, 2013
Freelance Editor - Cultural Anthropology Textbook
Learning from the Past: Five Cases of Aboriginal Injustice by John Steckley, Published May 1, 2013
Contributor - Localiez Magazine
http://www.localiez.com/ - Music & Lifestyle, Published in July/Aug and Sept/Oct issues, 2011
Travel Blogger
http://myfairlifeabroad.tumblr.com/ - Positive Living and Accepting Adulthood in Australia & Southeast Asia - 2010/2011
http://wildlovesetsusfree.wordpress.com/ - Backpacking & Teaching English in South America - 2013
Administrative Assistant
Mowbray Park Farmstay Holidays Australia, 2013
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Greeted guests, handled all paperwork for their stay, and assisted with any questions or concerns.
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Oversaw general operations of kitchen and cleaning staff.
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Answered and managed all incoming and outgoing calls.
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Assessed urgency and priorities before accepting or declining meetings or passing along calls to the Directing Manager
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Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
Photos
2010 - present
2010 - present
Administrative Assistant & Franchise Support
Tutor Doctor Toronto, 2011 - 2012
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Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, suppliers and interview candidates.
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Handled high volumes of incoming and outgoing calls and emails.
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Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
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Completed data entry.
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Coordinated, scheduled and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
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Wrote email templates to be distributed company wide.
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Wrote and edited CEOs weekly business presentations in PowerPoint.
Chase Producer
Bell Media – CTV NewsChannel Toronto, 2011
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Participated in creative meetings with producers, directors, anchors, and other key figures to develop story ideas and line-up
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Performed research online and over the phone to find the most appropriate subject matter experts for each story
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With approval from Producer, booked guests and communicated the time, date and location of the taping with them
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Conducted pre-interviews with guests for the purpose of creating notes detailed notes for the host or anchor
Education
Sheridan College
Post Graduate Diploma - New Media Journalism
​2010 - 2011
This program is like bootcamp for journalists - a two year program packed into 8 months. By the end of it I was working on a weekly new segment alternating as a local reporter and Sony XD camera operator. I recieved honourable mention for a full feature documentary, wrote local, national and international articles for the daily news in the online school paper and was an editor for our programs magazine. It taught me how to prioritize my time better, stay calm under pressure, and gave me a solid understanding of the basics of print and broadcast.
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - English & Cultural Studies
2006 - 2009
University taught me so much more than Shakespeare. I learned how to research properly. I learned how to form and support an argument. I learned how to work under very strict deadlines. I learned how to take extremely harsh criticism and utilize it to my best possible advantage in order to improve my research, writing and presentatiion skills. These are lessons that I taken into my every day and professional life.