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Resume

Experience

2002- Present

Content Writer & Freelance Journalist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I am a professional writer with 20 years of published experience in music and media. (And have NEVER missed a deadline.)

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Published in: Metro News, CBC, Xtra!, Exclaim!, Canadian Musician Magazine, AUX, AMP, Apt 613, The Mic, and more! 

 

Highlights:

  • Promoted 3x at Metro News in recognition of quality journalism. 

  • Responsible for 3 weekly columns for 200,000 daily readers (Food, Culture & Events). 

  • Wrote 100 content pieces for BlogTO.com equivalent at Apt 613.

  • 20+ newspaper and magazine cover features.

  • Interviewed 2,000 individuals (including rock stars).

  • Demonstrated professionalism in fast-paced environments (e.g. newsroom to red carpet galas). 

  • Trusted contributor to Canadian Musician Magazine for 10 years (digital & print).

2011- 2018

Content Marketing and Communications

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Roles:

  • Communications & Artist Management Instructor at Trebas College

  • Communications & Content Specialist at Evergreen Brick Works

  • Communications & Event Manager at the Ottawa International Film Festival

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Highlights:

  • Delivered 100 hours of instruction to 90 students through custom lesson plans.

  • Created 2 Nationally trending Twitter Hashtags.

  • Achieved 20 pieces of press per film festival event as PR. 

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Education

2013- 2023

Various Funding Management Positions

  • Director of Funding- Sub Management Group

  • Funding Manager- Coalition Music

  • CEO & Content Director- YouRockRed

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Highlights: 

  • Raised over $5 million in Canadian arts grant funding through impactful business and market plans.

  • Worked with thousands of diverse and award-winning artists/small businesses.

  • Wrote 2 50,000 word case studies.

  • Tripled funding revenue for Coalition Music in 3 years.

  • Trained and educated 12 staff on processes and implemented policies.

  • Achieved $2 million for clients as an independent grant writer.

2004-2009

Carleton University

University of Nottingham

Bachelor of Arts in English & Film Studies

Ottawa, Canada

Nottingham, UK

During university, I focused on developing my writing and critical thinking skills. I took courses in literature, creative writing, and film studies, and was a regular contributor to several university magazines.

Professional skillset

Storytelling

Marketing Strategy

Project Management

Digital Marketing

Languages

English (native)

French (conversational)

Spanish (conversational)

1999 - 2001

University of Southern California

Master of Business Administration

Los Angeles, CA

My MBA program focused on marketing and entrepreneurship, and allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the business world. I worked on several projects that involved creating business plans and analyzing market trends.

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