Profile
I am an author and former journalist who uses the storytelling, editing, and research skills I honed in the newsroom to craft compelling stories to keep audiences informed and engaged.
Copywriter | Freelance | 2014 - Present
I create SEO-optimized website content, blogs, profile pieces, ask-the-expert articles, newsletters, brochures, advertorials, and digital ads. I’ve worked with clients in various sectors, including BCAA, BCLC, Metro Vancouver, Telus, La Maison Simons, RYY, and many others.
Editor & Reporter | North Shore Outlook/Glacier Media | 2000 - 2016
I led a team of multimedia journalists and produced a pair of award-winning weekly newspapers with a distribution of 54,000 and a strong online presence. My commitment to engaging storytelling helped earn the newspaper a devoted readership and 30+ local, national and international editorial awards, including silver in the Canadian Community Newspaper Award’s Best Newspaper category.
Writer & Author | Freelance | 2000 - Present
My articles have appeared in the Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Magazine, BC Business Magazine, Business in Vancouver and many other publications. Over the past decade, I have won several national awards for my writing in newspapers and magazines. My first book, Vancouver Canucks: Tales From Canada’s Most Exciting Hockey Team, was published in 2004. I am currently writing a true-crime book.
Education
1995, Bachelor of Communications, Simon Fraser University
Professional development
2015, Communications Planning for PR Pros, Simon Fraser University
2016, Social Media Marketing Certificate Exam, Hootsuite
2019, Digital Marketing Content Strategy, Capilano University
2019, Social Media Fundamentals, Capilano University
2022, Writing for the web and digital media, UBC Extended Learning
Volunteer Experience
2016-Present, Coach, North Shore Spring Flag Football League
2015, Communications Specialist, Lookout Emergency Aid Society
Awards & Achievements
2015 Ma Murray Award, Gold, Feature Series, "Syrian Refugee Crisis" (North Shore News, Team Award)
Read the story: North Shore News claims three golds at Ma Murray Awards2013 Ma Murray Award, Bronze, Arts & Culture Writing, “Architectural Road Trip” (North Shore Outlook)
2013 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, Gold, Best Coverage of the Arts (North Shore Outlook,Team Award)
2012 Local Media Association Award, Gold, Arts & Culture Writing, “Architectural Road Trip” (North Shore Outlook)
2012 Local Media Association Award, Gold, Best Feature, “The Masee Mystery” (North Shore Outlook)
2012 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, Bronze, Best Coverage of the Arts (North Shore Outlook, Team Award)
2011 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, Silver, Best Newspaper
2006 Ma Murray Award, Bronze, Environmental Initiative, “War of the Woods” (North Shore Outlook, Team Award)
2002 Western Magazine Award, Gold, Public Issues, “Have You Seen These Women?” (Vancouver Magazine)
2000 National Magazine Award, Silver, Words and Pictures, “Boyz in the Hood” (Vancouver Magazine)