Freelance Newsletter Writers : Ontario

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MICHELLE THOMPSON JOURNALIST Writer. Editor. Photographer. Edmonton, Alta. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Edmonton Sun Edmonton, Alta Political reporter / editor June 2008 to present • Cover city hall bureau and all issues related to civic politics • Acting assignment editor on rotating weekends and occasional week nights • Shoot video, take photographs, and file stories regularly to ensure online content is fresh • Regularly update the Sun's website to ensure stories are recent and arranged appropriately • Extremely active in social media as a means of promoting stories and my newspaper Cowichan Valley News Leader Duncan, B.C. Reporter / photographer / editor Jan. 2007 to April 2008 • Covered federal and provincial politics, education and other beats for award-winning biweekly • Copy edited and paginated pages, filled in for absent editors, prioritized news, and assigned stories • Took strong photos to accompany stories The Intelligencer Belleville, Ont. Crime reporter/ photographer November 2005– August 2006 • Copy editing and paginating pages, filling in for absent editors, prioritizing news, assigning stories • Took strong photos to accompany stories • Covered crime and numerous court cases, ranging from bail to dangerous offender hearings The Edmonton Journal Edmonton, Alta Features writer Summer of 2005 • Produced copy for city, fashion, arts, life and youth sections • Won several internal awards for feature writing • Worked primarily in features department, covering everything from fashion trends to indepth profiles • Gained invaluable experience covering hard, soft, and breaking news The Ryersonian Toronto, Ont. Managing editor Fall of 2004 • Supervised masthead, delegated responsibilty, and ensured deadlines were met • Edited copy, wrote headlines, and designed pages • Covered and assigned stories, developed ideas, and prioritized news National Post Toronto, Ont. Features writer/intern August – October 2004 • Worked for the arts and life, travel, Toronto, and Saturday Post sections • Performed extensive research for major stories, edited copy, and checked facts • Writing ranged from 50-word briefs to 1,500 word features EDUCATION Ryerson University Toronto, Ont. BA, print journalism 2001- 2005 • Helped found, and an active member of, debate and improvisational teams • Frequent contributor to on-campus publications and freelanced for other small newspapers and magazines • Obtained BA in print journalism

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Erin D. Rankin CAREER OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in an office setting that will afford me the opportunity to build on my skills as I strive to enter my field of study PROFESSIONAL SKILLS • EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: Very personable, very intuitive to clients and fellow co-workers, building lasting relationships with families • HIGHLY RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL: Experienced in handling large amounts of cash, making bank deposits and maintaining records of transactions. • ADAPTABLE TO NEW TECHNOLOGY: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and able to operate all major office equipment. • INDEPENDENT AND TEAM PLAYER: Enjoy collaborating with colleagues, clients, and customers, as well as completing tasks independently. Eager to motivate and inspire others to deliver their best. • ORGANIZED AND MOTIVATED: Good problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, meticulous planner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Discovery Point Sept 2010 – April 2011 Lead Preschool Teacher- started out as a center floater but was soon given my own classroom of 12 3 year olds. Provided a nurturing environment for a classroom that was inclusive of “special needs,” wrote out weekly lesson plans using the Bright Start curriculum Voices of Faith Ministries 2004 - 2011 Classroom Facilitator- Overseeing activity in classroom of children ranging in ages from 6 months to 3 years, providing age appropriate curriculums for older toddlers Building Champions August 2008 – January 2011 Administrative Assistant- answering phones, filing, maintaining office, completing various projects as assigned (this is a PRN position) Nanny- June 2008- August 2009 Provided summer care & after school care for a family with 6 active children, all under age 11, learned to assist in speech therapy for one of the children who is autistic TCBY Yogurt- April 2007 – May 2008 Assistant Manager- Taking orders, working front counter, line prep, closing drawer nightly, depositing money from day’s sales, opening/closing store LeeAnne’s Personal Daycare May 2004 – June 2005 Volunteer- assisted disabled adults with feeding, exercise, arts & crafts, preparing meals EDUCATION Georgia Perimeter August 2009 - Present Majoring in Business Administration Berkmar High Graduated in May 2009 INVOLVEMENT/ACTIVITES ? President of DECA - 2007-2009 ? Team Manager of Varsity/JV Basketball team - 2006-2009 ? Organized Lilburn Business Expo for Berkmar High for 2 years ? Organized Fashion shows ? Organized a Promotions team-responsible for organizing weekend parties & various charity events for local & national entertainers