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Selected Skills and Accomplishments

  • Provided editorial services to wide range of clients on a contract basis.
  • Highly competent in written and spoken English language.
  • Worked in field of journalism more than 30 years, specializing in feature copy.
  • Widely published in newspapers and magazines. Fifteen years research and editing experience.
  • Published author – two books. Also won several literary competitions.
  • Primary writer for ACOA for 10 years for JEDI series to showcase Aboriginal businesses in New Brunswick.
  • Feature writer for several government departments.
  • Trained in media communications.
  • Worked and volunteered in public relations positions – wrote press releases, set up conferences and liaised with government departments. Prepared reports and briefing notes.
  • Presented paper at Narrative Matters 2010 International Conference (Narrative Therapy)
  • Public speaker for several events, including International Women’s Day, Base Gagetown, 2012, and International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Fredericton, 2013.
  • Developed and taught Life Writing courses at UNB’s College of Extended Learning, 2006 – 2014. Also presented at Maritime Writers Workshops.
  • Researched, interviewed and wrote paper edit for television series (Wabanaagig – Land of the Rising Sun) still airing on APTN.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences, including several Aboriginal communities (Tobique, Listuguj, Kingsclear, St. Mary’s, Pabineau, NB and Gesgapegiag, PQ and Sheshatshui, NL). Conducted workshops and facilitated a variety of institutes for people of all ages and from various professions in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and Labrador.
  • Researched and developed curriculum for Early Childhood Education training programs for Aboriginal childcare workers and taught modules in Elsipogtog, NB, Labrador, and Quebec. Compiled reports for project.
  • Researched and developed curriculum for Eastern College.
  • Worked on curriculum design for NB Department of Education, Aboriginal Branch and Eastern College.