Education
Humber College (Etobicoke, Ont.) 2007-2009
• Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Journalism – Print & Broadcast. Graduated June 24, 2009.
Brock University (St. Catharines, Ont.) 2004-2007
• B.A. Political Science, with a minor in Philosophy. Graduated June 13th, 2007.
McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) 2003 – 2004
• Enrolled in Communication Studies, Faculty of Humanities
Experience
Freelance Writer, Demand Studios April 2010 - Present
• Write how-to, lifestyle, about, and information articles about a variety of topics for the web.
• Websites include ehow.com and livestrong.com
VideoJournalist, EastLink TV News (Timmins, Ont.) June 2009 – June 2010
• Conduct & film interviews, shoot b-roll, capture, edit, and voice-over footage in order to complete a full-length news story.
• Conducting background research, chasing stories, script writing.
• General office administration - answer phone, respond to emails, liaison and communicate with community and viewers.
Front End Supervisor, Michaels Arts & Crafts (Timmins, Ont.) Oct. 2009 – April 2010
• Key holder, oversee front end, merchandise front end, create employee break schedule, process store use/damaged merchandise, cash out tills at end of night, customer service & cash.
Instructor, Mad Science of Toronto (Toronto, Ont.) March 2009 – June 2009
• Teach hands-on science programs and experiments to students (grades 1-6), equipment maintenance and logs; attend weekly meetings, general program administration.
Intern, CTV Toronto, (Toronto, Ont.) Jan. 2009 – June 2009
• Conducting interviews, script writing, research, chasing stories, setting up interviews, transcribing, reviewing footage, time coding & shot listing, shadowing reporters.
Connected Cruiser Street Team, CTV Toronto, (Toronto, Ont.) June 2008 – Sept. 2008
• Promote CTV Toronto and the local news team through community interaction at various events across Toronto and the GTA.
• Liaison with event organizers in order to arrange for CTV to be on-site during events.
• Set up and tear down of tent and promo vehicle at event sites.
• General office administration – petty cash, answer phone, respond to emails in a timely manner.
Events Assistant, Humber Students’ Federation (Etobicoke, Ont.) Jan 2008 – April 2008
Swim instructor, Brampton YMCA (Brampton, Ont.) Oct 2007-April 2008
Public Relations Seasonal Clerk, Toronto Zoo (Scarborough, Ont.) May 2007 – Sept. 2007
• Liaising with corporate clients to organize events (picnics & meetings), preparation of print materials (flyers, tickets, signage), itinerary preparation and being onsite during the event coordinating activities.
• Additional administrative duties including; department memos, billing information, deposits, and arranging consignment orders (preparation and shipment.)
• Assisting with the public events; set up, managing & assisting with public event execution, assisting with public event tear down (Public events include: Cystic Fibrosis Walk, Disney Mania Concert Series, Barbie Meet & Greet Personal Appearances, Max & Ruby Show, etc)
Vice President Student Services, Brock University Students’ Union May 2006 – May 2007
(St. Catharines, Ont.)
• Elected position – Successful election campaign strategy and implementation against five competing candidates in February, 2006
Responsibilities:
• Oversee B.U.S.U services: Brock Off Campus Society, Brock Aid: First Aid Responders, Foot Patrol, Clubs, Health Plan, and Event Management for Orientation Week, Frost Week and Charity Event programs
• Chair of the Club Policy Committee, Chair of the Heath Plan Advisory Committee, Chair of the Brock Aid: First Aid Responders Oversight Committee, BUSU Representative on the Personal Safety & Security Committee for Brock University, BUSU Representative on the CFBU (Campus Radio) Board of Directors
Accomplishments:
• Dental Plan Referendum - successful with 72% in favour. Established plan objectives, available services and negotiated healthcare insurance provider contract including new dental plan to be implemented in 2007/8
• Event planning, execution and management of an $80,000 Orientation Week for Brock University. Secured $55,000 in sponsorships, researched and negotiated outsourced entertainment and supplier contracts and management of event staff
• Initiated & implemented the new First Aid Responders program (Brock Aid) in 2006/07
• Development and management of the first Frost Week event at Brock University
Swim instructor, Brock University (St. Catharines, Ont.) Oct 2007-April 2008
Skills
• Experience with project management and program coordination.
• Well developed written communications; articles, reports and business letter writing.
• Well developed verbal communications; debates, instructing, group program leader and presentations.
• Newsroom knowledge and use of the audio board, studio cameras, recording equipment, CG, and VTR.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Burli, and iNews.
• Extensive online experience with html coding, Wordpress, CMS, webpage design, CSS, and FTP programs.
• Exhibits leadership skills in positions as an instructor, program coordinator, supervisor and elected council member.
• Experience with fundraising, event planning and management for a variety of organizations and age groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline orientated environment with attention to detail.
Community Involvement
Humber College Media Sept. 2007 - April 2009
• 96.9 Radio Humber: @Humber - Daily entertainment reporter, segment producer/writer, daily show archivist, host.
• Humber TV - News anchor, daily reporter, entertainment anchor, weather camera/audio board, CG, field and studio camera, script writer, video editor, segment producer, weather producer, weather anchor.
• The Daily Planet - Design Editor for Humber’s online media publication – oversee design content, contribute to publication via news articles, photo galleries, and videos.
• Humber Et Cetera - Campus newspaper business/technology reporter, responsible for writing weekly articles for the paper, take and submit photographs.
United Way of Greater Toronto & Area 2007
• CN Tower Climb Volunteer (Crowd Control - Top of Tower, & Registration)
Brock University 2003 – 2007
• ‘05 - ‘06 Off-Campus Society Coordinator (part time paid position), Elected to Brock University Student Administrative Council (BUSAC), Chair of the Off-Campus Events & Activities Committee, Communications Task Force, Foundations in Leadership: Bronze (foundations in interpersonal communications), Foundations in Leadership: Silver (foundations in problem solving & conflict management), Intramural Inner tube Water Polo, Intramural Floor Hockey
• ’04 - 05 Off-Campus Events Committee (volunteer), Off-Campus Charity Committee (volunteer), Intramural Inner tube Water Polo, Intramural Floor Hockey, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee
McMaster University 2003 – 2004
• Inter-Residence Council FLIRC/Spirit Representative - Moulton Hall, Humanities Faculty Intramural Inner tube Water Polo Team
“One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ was his response. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. ‘Then,’ said the cat, ‘it doesn’t matter.’ ” - Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland