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ABOUT

Creative thinker. Organized. Reliable.

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I deliver powerful, professional content that accurately reflects your organization’s goals and values. With specializations in stylistic editing,

copy editing, and ESL editing, I have extensive experience in high-profile government, corporate, and non-profit communications.

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As the English Editor for Environment and Climate Change Canada, I edit, translate, and fact-check nearly one million words per year for public communications, United Nations and other intergovernmental conferences, and the Parliament of Canada. Delivery styles include speeches, articles, video scripts, and media announcements.

 

With international experience spanning seven cities and four countries, I have a finely-tuned awareness of cultural differences in communication styles and how those differences can greatly change what you say — and how you say it. I make sure that your message says exactly what you want. Every single time.

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EDUCATION + TRAINING

Master of Arts, Art History: York University, Toronto, Canada

Bachelor of Arts, Art History: Bishop's University, Lennoxville, Canada

Certificate in Editing: The Poynter Institute for Media Studies, Florida, USA 
Graduate Diploma, TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language: WICE Institute, Paris, France

Editing Techniques, Continuing Professional Development Workshops

International Studies Program: Université Bordeaux Montaigne, Pessac, France

Italian Language and Cultural Studies Certificate: Istituto Europeo, Florence, Italy

Appraisal Techniques and Antiques Connoisseurship: New York University, New York City, USA

Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate: Ministry of Education, Montreal, Canada

 

SHORT STORIES

Published in: The Maine Review, Short Edition, Sammiches & Psych Meds

Short story collection: Are We There Yet​​​​​

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS    

MET Mediterranean Editors & Translators

ACES The Society for Editing​​

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