Nancy Painter 

Paint A Story Communications
Surrey, British Columbia

Professional Experience

Freelance writer since 1979 - Recent projects include HR magazine features, writing website copy, newsletters, substantive editing of novels. - Also a creative writer - poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction - Past experience includes: -- daily newspaper reporter -- five years as weekly columnist in the Manitoba Co-operator, 1983-1988 -- internal communications staff for crown corporation (auto insurance), development companies, credit union, utility company, health authority --- multiple freelance projects including magazine and newspaper articles, brochures, advertorials, web copy, brochures, annual reports, etc. Credentials - Professional member, CFG - Internationally Accredited Business Communicator (International Association of Business Communicators) Awards - winner of numerous writing awards from: Winnipeg Free Press, Manitoba Community Newspapers Association, Manitoba Farm Writers & Broadcasters, Canadian Authors Association, Canadian Church Press - IABC awards at provincial, national and international levels for writing, communication planning, newsletters, logo design - winner of 1987 Air Canada Award for Promising Canadian Writer Under the Age of 30

Education

Diploma in Applied Arts - Creative Communications, Red River College, Winnipeg MB Certificate in Theological Studies - Vancouver School of Theology

Keywords & Phrases

business writer editor web writer journalist brochures annual reports human resources health care /medical faith / church

Social Media

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-painter-abc-00491a17/