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RESUME

Professional â€‹

info​​
 

I'm a freelance writer with a creative streak. I thrive in a fast-paced environment with a variety of duties and I let pressure work for me instead of succumbing to it. I am self-motivated and can work well independently, but I also enjoy collaborative ventures. Most of my professional experience has focused on food, but just because I can't eat it, doesn't mean I can't write about it!

Systems & Platforms

MICROSOFT OFFICE

WORDPRESS
TWITTER / HOOTSUITE

FACEBOOK

ARKTAN

ADOBE INDESIGN

 

 

Work​

experience​
 

Assistant Editor, The Grid 

​2013 - 2014

 

  • Responsible for writing food and drink content for both The Grid’s print magazine and for its food blog Crumbs ranging from annotations and restaurant narratives, to breaking news and lists that demanded an insider’s knowledge of the city’s food scene.

  • Managed The Grid’s food-oriented mobile platform that required working knowledge of Arktan and WordPress, as well as The Grid’s Food & Booze Twitter account.

  • Fact-checked articles and feature stories by employing a variety of outlets and calling those who were quoted.

  • Edited stories for factual information and grammatical correctness from on-staff writers and freelance contributors.

  • Assisted in uploading the weekly print issue to The Grid’s website using Adobe InDesign and WordPress.

  • Conducted interviews and attended media events.

  • Participated in weekly production meetings and monthly story meetings. 

 

Staff Writer / Photographer, BlogTO

​2011 - 2012

 

  • Reviewed Toronto’s newest and overlooked restaurants and bars.

  • Provided coverage for various food and drink events, often interviewing the personalities involved.

  • Responsible for the photographs that accompanied each blog post.

  • Uploaded content using WordPress.

  • Worked independently and adhered to tight deadlines. 

 

 

Staff Writer, TO Food Reviews

​2011 - 2012

 

  • Wrote reviews for Toronto restaurants in a fun and casual voice.

  • Received requests from Toronto restauranteurs to visit and critique their establishments

 

Language Arts Teacher, Washington High School 
​2011 - 2012
 

  • Taught English Literature and Grammar & Writing to junior high and high school students.

  • Responsible for creating and implementing the annual curriculum as well as designing tests and exams based on North American material and standards.

  • Managed the school’s Community & Charity Club. 

References 

Available upon request.

Education/
Internships
Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, Bachelor of Arts

​1999 - 2004

 

Editorial internship, The Grid 

2012-2013
 

  • Chosen as The Grid’s first and only editorial intern to focus on Toronto’s food and drink scene.

  • Stayed on top of which of the city’s eateries were opening and closing.

  • Made daily contributions to The Grid’s food blog as well as weekly contributions to the print magazine.

  • Participated in weekly production meetings and monthly story meetings. 

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