Resume

Education

2001-1999 Ryerson University - Toronto, ON
Journalism Degree

1997-1993 University of Western Ontario - London, ON
B.A English Language and Literature (honours)

Professional Experience

2002-2005 Freelance writer - www.bankrate.ca, www.innovation.ca and www.businessedge.ca
and Masthead Magazine

Returning from BC, I began writing regular business features for the London Free Press, restaurant reviews for London This Week Newspaper and accompanied with photographs. I have written features for such publications as The Globe and Mail, Cottage Life, Geographical Magazine, Chatelaine, Today's Parent, MoneySense, London Business, Western University Alumni Magazine, Azure, Beautiful BC. I currently contribute to many web sites, including: www.innovation.ca, www.bankrate.ca , www.businessedge.ca

2002-2001 Reporter
Queen Charlotte Islands Observer Newspaper,

As the only reporter for a community newspaper, I covered hot topics such as First Nation land claims, fishing and softwood lumber issues, as well as bringing tourism to the islands. Every week, I wrote on average 12 stories weekly.

2001-1998 Freelance writer during school

2003 London City Life Magazine, London Business, London Free Press, myto.com

2001-1999 Fact checker
Style At Home Magazine, Azure, and NewYou

2000 Reporter
NRU Publishing, Toronto, ON
Receptionist and copy writer
Wrote brochures for direct marketing
Canada Life Assurance Company, Toronto, ON

Accomplishments and Activities

2000 Chair of a round table discussion on women's health for the Toronto Star

2000 Published article “Breast Cancer and Heart Disease” for the Ryerson Review of Journalism. First place for best business article for the American Student Journalism Awards.

2000 Fourth place in Subaru 24 hour Relay Race, involved orienteering, rock climbing and mountain biking

1996-1994 Seasonal tree planter in Northern Ontario, and Alberta