Updated Jan. 27 2026
Overview
As a writer, I have published articles on labour history, organizing, and migrant justice with Spring Magazine. My content writing has been published in Canadian House & Home magazine.
As an editor, I have worked in the Copy Department of House & Home magazine and on the Editorial Board of Spring Magazine. I have edited university applications, small business grants, web copy, speeches, and screenplays for freelance clients.
As a communications professional, I have managed the social media accounts and content calendar of House & Home magazine and the (now-defunct) Research Lab on Cities and Contemporary Urban Processes at the University of Ottawa.
As a translator, I have translated articles into French for Spring Magazine and added French subtitles to training videos for the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund.
I am a volunteer with Justice for Workers, a labour advocacy organization. I participate in canvasses, postering runs, and picket line visits, and I translate materials into French. I have worked for the transit nonprofit TTCriders as an organizer and the ONDP as a canvasser.
Before pivoting to a career in communications, I spent nine years working as a tree planter. At various points in my life I have worked as a tutor, a camp counselor, a gardener, a driver at a construction company, and a receptionist at a wellness clinic.
Highlights
- Over three years in institutional communications roles.
- Extensive writing and editing experience.
- Proven ability to work in French and English.
- Deep familiarity with volunteer and member engagement.
- Member of Editors Canada.
Experience
- 2025—Present Freelance Writer and Editor. Self-employed.
- Wrote small business grants, program applications, and web copy.
- Copyedited program applications, web articles, and speeches.
- Translated web articles into French.
- Captioned videos with French subtitles using DaVinci Resolve.
- 2025 Copy and Web Department Intern. House & Home Media.
- Wrote print articles for House & Home Magazine.
- Copyedited articles, newsletters, and shopping guides for print and web.
- Proofread articles for grammar, spelling, style, and formatting.
- Fact-checked articles for print and web.
- Managed content calendar for Facebook, X, Threads and Pinterest accounts using Sprout Social, with a combined reach of over two million followers.
- Wrote and published multiple social media posts per day per platform.
- Adhered to in-house and Canadian Press style guides.
- Implemented updates to in-house style guide and recommended improvements.
- Managed simultaneous projects and ensured adherence to editorial deadlines.
- Handled copy using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Plus, and Adobe InCopy.
- 2025 Organizer. TTCriders.
- Trained volunteers in communication strategies to advocate for an increase in federal funding for the TTC.
- Planned and led outreach sessions at TTC stations.
- Created Instagram content based on outreach sessions.
- Promoted events and mobilized volunteers using Nationbuilder and CallHub.
- Increased engagement by following up with volunteers and supporters.
- 2025 Canvasser. Ontario New Democratic Party.
- Staff canvasser for ONDP candidate Alexa Gilmour’s successful provincial election campaign.
- Led door-to-door canvassing outreach and trained volunteers.
- Gained experience discussing progressive political ideas with constituents.
- 2024—Present On-Duty Friend. Friends House (Quakers).
- Public-facing front desk role. Answered phone, processed booking requests, and responded to client inquiries.
- Facilitated events for nonprofits, faith groups, and community organizations.
- 2024—2025 Receptionist. WSB Massage and Wellness.
- Public-facing front desk role. Greeted patients and ensured client comfort.
- Answered phone, processed bookings, and responded to patient inquiries.
- 2023—Present Volunteer. Spring Socialist Network.
- Translated articles and social media posts into French.
- Wrote articles on labour and migrant justice, available here.
- Member of editorial board. Copyedited and proofread articles for web publication.
- 2022—Present Volunteer. Justice for Workers.
- Supported campaigns with content creation and French translation.
- Promoted strategic communications objectives as a marshal at rallies.
- Developed strategy and wrote copy for a viral migrant rights poster campaign.
- Created social media content using Canva.
- Contributed to inclusive culture and developed interpersonal skills by facilitating meetings and events.
- 2018—2022 Crew Leader. Coast Range Contracting.
- Responsible for training, hiring, planning, and client relations at tree planting company.
- Supervised crews of tree planters from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed and executed work plans involving multiple crews of planters.
- Plotted and monitored project progress using Asana.
- Developed Crew Leader training program and led training sessions.
- 2018—2020 Communications Coordinator. University of Ottawa.
- Coordinated the Research Lab on Cities and Contemporary Urban Processes.
- Organized conferences on urbanism, labour, and globalization.
- Developed and maintained bilingual website using WordPress.
- Managed bilingual social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.
- Designed bilingual posters using Adobe Creative suite.
- 2015—2018 Tree Planter. Coast Range Contracting.
- Planted thousands of trees per day in difficult conditions.
Degrees and Certifications
- 2025 Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communications. Humber Polytechnic.
- 2025 Making Accessible Media microcredential. Humber Polytechnic.
- 2023 Master of Social Science in Anthropology (DNF). University of Ottawa.
- 2018 Bachelor of Social Science in Anthropology (French Immersion). University of Ottawa.