About me
I am a multiple award-winning writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience. In that time, I have worked as a copywriter, communications strategist, and speechwriter, in addition to doing freelance writing for a variety of folks and organizations.
I hold a master of arts in English, a bachelor of arts in English, a bachelor of journalism, and a certificate in public relations. My annual reports have won Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) awards and Saskatchewan Award for Communications Excellence (ACE) awards. I have also received the national Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for my work with Regina Cat Rescue, Regina Lyric Musical Theatre, and Carmichael Outreach.
I enjoy theatre (both as a performer and an audience member), singing, and cats.
What I can do for you
I focus on letting the story shine by writing simply and concisely. I love taking complicated ideas and putting them in plain language for all to understand and enjoy. As an editor, I find minute mistakes and inconsistencies, so typos and grammatical errors don’t get in the way of your message. I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with people of all abilities, working with you to express the passion you have for your projects in a way that best suits your audience—whether they’re magazine readers, grant administrators, or folks scrolling their socials.
Specialties
- Feature articles
- Grant writing
- Plain language editing
- AI prompt engineering
- Annual reports
- Copywriting
- Speechwriting
- Social media
- Academic editing
- Media releases
- Newsletters
- Blogging
- Proofreading
- Interviewing
- Crisis communication planning
- and much more
CV
- Freelance Writer and Editor, 2000 to present
- Senior Copywriter, Brandt Group of Companies, 2022 to present
- Communications Strategist, SK Arts (Saskatchewan Arts Board), 2007 – 2022
- Communications Officer, University of Regina, 2004 – 2007
- Speechwriter to the Premier, Government of Saskatchewan, 2000 – 2003
—— Awards
- 2021 Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, Governor-General of Canada
- 2014 Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Bronze Award of Excellence, Print Publications—Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report 2012-2013
- 2011 CPRS Silver Award of Excellence, Print Publications (External)—Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report 2009-2010
- 2011 CPRS Silver Award of Excellence, Writing (External)—Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report 2009-2010
- 2011 Saskatchewan Award for Communications Excellence (ACE), Best of Show, Communications Skills—Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report 2009-2010
- 2011 Saskatchewan ACE Award of Excellence, Publications—Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report 2009-2010
- 2011 Saskatchewan ACE Award of Merit, Writing —Saskatchewan Arts Board Annual Report 2009-2010
—— Education
- Master of Arts (English), University of Regina, 2023
- Certificate in Public Relations, University of Regina, 2004
- Bachelor of Journalism (Distinction), University of Regina, 1999
- Bachelor of Arts (English major/French minor) (Distinction), University of Regina,1997
—— Select Presentations
- “The Art and Science of Storytelling in PR Writing”, Luther College, University of Regina, 2024
- Host of Book Bytes, Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, 2023
- “Career Paths for Arts Grads”, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, 2022
- “Protecting Your Brand: Creating Effective Crisis Communications”, Canadian Provincial Arts Funders (CPAF) Communications Conference, 2021
- “Collaborating with Designers”, Luther College, University of Regina, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- “Pearls of Wisdom: A Decade in Arts Communications”, Department of English, University of Regina, 2017
- “Annual Reports and Publications”, Department of Business Administration, University of Regina, 2013
- “Public Relations for Public and Non-profit Organizations”, Department of Business Administration, University of Regina, 2006
- “Jobs in English: What I Did with My English Degree”, Department of English, University of Regina, 2006
- “Does It Matter Where You Practice PR?”, Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Regina Panel Presentation, 2006
—— Professional Development
- “How to Use AI to Write” Master Class, Wylie Communications, 2023
- “AI for Communication Professionals” Master Class, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), 2023
- IABC World Conference, Toronto, 2023
- IABC World Conference, Montreal, 2018
- “Take It To the Next Level: From Tactical to Strategic Communication” Web Seminar, IABC, 2016
- IABC World Conference, Toronto, 2014