1998 to present Associate Editor & Senior Writer with a national, insurance industry magazine published in Vancouver. Generated feature pieces about people in the industry. Previously: President & Owner of a private communications company. Conducted media training seminars. Produced, wrote and directed television documentaries and commercials. Worked for a provincial premier as Press Secretary. Wrote speeches and press releases and provided advice concerning interaction with the media at the local, regional, national and international level. Worked for 10 years with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in television and radio in the news service in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and briefly Toronto.
Exceptional freelance writer and media consultant with lots of experience in print and electronic journalism. Specializing in creative writing and feature pieces. ●Excellent communication skills ● Superior writing and editing skills ● Expertise in media relations ● Speech writing ● Excellent interviewing techniques ● Able to translate complicated material into easily understood language
