Experience
Owner / Bookseller – Shorebound Books
2022 – Present | Shelburne, NS
- Operate and manage independent bookstore (new & used product).
- Organize community events and literary gatherings.
- Engage customers through social media campaigns and local outreach.
- Promote local and emerging authors
Editor & Publisher – The South Shore Review
2018 – Present | Nova Scotia (remote)
- Edit and publish an online literary journal amplifying diverse voices.
- Manage editorial team, submissions, and publishing schedule.
- Create and implement social media and outreach strategies to grow readership.
Web & Social Media – Esri Canada
2010 – 2020 | Remote / National
- Provided web design services and managed digital outreach initiatives.
- Developed and executed social media strategies for a national audience.
- Designed marketing campaigns to increase visibility and engagement.
Freelance Writer & Editor
2009 – Present | Remote
- Provide beta-reading, editing, and branding services for clients.
- Assist with online branding, publicity campaigns, and publishing strategies.
Education
Certificate, Social Media Marketing
George Brown College, 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Social Media for Public Relations
Humber College, 2012
BA, Drama & English Creative Writing
University of Windsor, 1990 — 1994
Skills & Expertise
- Social Media Strategy & Marketing (15 years)
- Community Outreach & Engagement (15 years)
- Writing, Editing & Publishing (20 years)
- Branding & Publicity (11 years)
- Event Planning & Promotion (4 years)
- Project Management (10 years)
- Web Content & Design (Drupal, WordPress, HTML, CSS) (17 years)
- Technical and Instructional Writing (10 years)
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills (20+ years)
- Author Liaise (8 years)
- Adobe Creative Suite (20+ years)
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, etc.) (20+ Years)
- Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.) (10+ years)