• 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.

2010

MEd (Counseling Psychology) – University of New Brunswick

2001-2004

Completed Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and Lead Management Basic and Advanced programs. Certified in Reality Therapy (RTC) – William Glasser Institute, London, Ontario

2000

Certificate (Quantum Teaching) – University of Moncton

1999

MA English (Creative Writing) – University of New Brunswick

1996

BA Interdisciplinary Studies (Native Studies/Psychology/English) – First Class Honours with Distinction, Saint Thomas University

1988

Communications and Media Relations – Trained with Atlantic Media Works

1988

Certified in Family Mediation – (Hindle & Associates)

EAP Counsellor
Morneau Shepell Inc.
July 2017 – Present

Pre-Practicum Coordinator Field Training
Behavioural Sciences Department, Yorkville University
February 2012 – June 2017

Counsellor
Joan Wright & Associates
Part Time, May 2011 – September 2017

Instructor & Curriculum Developer
Eastern College (Addiction Studies, Childcare & Youth Studies, Criminology)
Summer 2008, June 2009 – July 2010, November 2010 – January 2012

Facilitator
Department of Justice (For the Sake of the Children program)
Part Time, August 2007 – September 2015

Behavioural Intervention Mentor
School District 18, Fredericton, New Brunswick
September 1998 – June 2003, October 2006 – June 2009, September – November 2010

Writer/Trainer
(self-employed Eve Mills Allen (Nash), Writing & Editing Services
June 2003 – Present

Consultant
Samaria House (Wrote press releases and organized fundraising events)
May 2007 – June 2008

Contract Writer/Researcher
MAWIW First Nations, New Brunswick
2000 – 2003

Feature Writer
JEDI Aboriginal Business Success stories, ACOA
1997 – 2009

Curriculum Developer/Writer/Facilitator
Department of Education, Aboriginal Branch
1996 – 1998

Researcher/Writer
Oromocto Helpline Inc., Oromocto, New Brunswick
1997

Tutorial Instructor/Researcher
Department of English, University of New Brunswick
1996 – 1998

Editor/Newsletter
Department of Education, Aboriginal Branch,
1996 – 1998

Contract Writer/Editor
New Brunswick Micmac Maliseet Childcare Council
1994 – 1996

Editor/Newsletter
University of New Brunswick Micmac Maliseet Institute
1996 – 2004

Public Relations & Fundraising Co-ordinator
Liberty Lane Inc., Fredericton, New Brunswick
Summer 1996

Writer/Researcher
Curriculum Design, Department of Education, Aboriginal Branch
1995 – 1996, 1999, 2003, 2004

Feature Writer
Communications New Brunswick, Editorial Services
June – September 1995 & 1996

• Member of Muriel McQueen Research Team – Impact of Family Violence on the Workplace in 1999
• Past member of Board of Directors – Family Enrichment & Counselling Inc. (1999-2000) – Public relations Chairperson
• Coached Residential School Survivors group, Tobique First Nation, 2011
• Volunteered for Multicultural Association of New Brunswick facilitating therapeutic writing group for survivors of war and systemic violence, 2012

Memberships

College of Licensed Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Creative Arts in Counselling Chapter, CCPA
Writers Federation of New brunswick