Skills Summary
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well developed organization and planning skills
- Experience in online, print and television journalism, as well as domestic and foreign reporting
Education
- Master of Journalism, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (April 2010)
- Bachelor of Arts, Joint Honours History and Political Science, Co-op, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON (April 2008)
- OSSD as an Ontario Scholar from Galt Collegiate Institute, Cambridge, ON (June 2003)
Journalism Experience
Assistant Editor
Bakers Journal/Canadian Pizza Magazine/Ground Water Canada, Simcoe, ON (August 2010 – Present)
- Research and pitch stories relevant to readers in the Canadian baking, pizza, water well drilling and geothermal industries
- Report on industry issues, research and innovation, and profile industry leaders
- Review editorial copy for accuracy and style
- Make decisions on editorial elements of magazines, including content, headlines, decks, photos, captions and layout
Freelancer
International Reporting Fellow, International Reporting Program, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (September 2009 – April 2010)
- Researched and pitched documentary story ideas to producers
- Established a network of contacts abroad and traveled with a team to conduct interviews and report on a foreign story
- Filmed sit down interviews, walk and talks, and other material as required
- Produced segments of the documentary as assigned and provided input into segments produced by colleagues
Reporter
Vancouver Observer, Vancouver, BC (May 2009 – August 2009)
- Researched stories and pitched ideas for local news website
- Reported on municipal politics and events in and around Vancouver
- Interviewed city councillors, city staff, residents and other individuals relevant to news stories
- Provided photographs to accompany stories
Staff Reporter
Imprint, Waterloo, ON (September 2007 – December 2007)
- Covered various topics, including campus politics and upcoming events, for weekly campus newspaper
Other Work Experience
Research Assistant
Communications Management Inc. Vancouver, BC (February 2009 – March 2009)
Freelance Writer
Cambridge, ON (August 2008)
Summer Intern
Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Waterloo, ON (May 2008 – August 2008)
Media and Publications Associate
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON (September 2007 – December 2007)
Junior Policy Analyst
Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada, Ottawa, ON (January 2007 – April 2007)
Junior Research Officer
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON (May 2006 – August 2006, September 2005 – December 2005, January 2005 – April 2005)
Summer Camp Supervisor
Town of Halton Hills, Halton Hills, ON (May 2004 – August 2004)
Volunteer Experience
House League Indoor/Outdoor Coach
Cambridge Youth Soccer, Cambridge, ON (May 2007 – August 2008)
Build Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity, Kitchener, ON (July 2008 – August 2008)
Event Volunteer
Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Cambridge, ON (June 2008)
Awards and Honours
Finalist
2011 Online Journalism Awards – Online Video Journalism (small site) for the investigative documentary Cheap Shrimp, Hidden Costs (2011)
Donald C. Cromie Memorial Fellowship in Journalism Recipient
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (2008)
Academic All-Canadian
Canadian Interuniversity Sport and the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON (2007)
President’s Athlete Academic Honour Roll Hounouree
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON (2007)
