Travel and culture writer and copyeditor with over five years’ experience for various publications. Published across North America, Europe and Australia. Skilled in SEO, social media management, research and marketing. Produced work to a high standard for an internationally mobile readership, met concurrent deadlines and worked remotely.
Work history
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WriterVarious magazines, newspapers and online
Toronto, CanadaFreelance
• BOLD Magazine; Calgary Herald; Where Traveller; Avenue Calgary
• Produces travel guides, listicles, lifestyle and interior design articles
• BOLD Magazine is aimed at the luxury market, Calgary Herald’s readership have a post-secondary education, and Avenue Calgary is aimed at sophisticated locals
Technical Experience:
• Conducts telephone and face-to-face interviews
• Transcribes raw audio interviews for copy
• Meets daily and weekly deadlines and produced high-quality copy
• Works in collaboration with photographers and develops successful copy-editing relationships with section and magazine editors
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Travel Stories ContributorBoutiq Travel App
- Berlin, GermanyFreelance
• Wrote stories and blogposts for the Boutiq peer-to-peer travel recommendation app and website about travel, accommodation, activities and dining
• Produced press releases that highlighted the app’s unique selling point and practicality amongst travellers
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Skills
- Travel Writing
- Magazine Writing
- Lifestyle Writing
- Copyediting
- Content Editing
- Copywriting
- Content Creation
- Journalism
- Feature Writing
- SEO Copywriting
Education
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Master of Arts with DistinctionUniversity of Warwick
- Coventry, United Kingdom
MA in Writing
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Exchange SemesterUniversity of Waikato
- Hamilton, New Zealand
BA in Creative Writing and English Literature
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Awards
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Honourable MentionGlimmer Train Press
My short story, "The Catcher," earned an Honourable Mention in Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers.