Resume

Education

Master of Journalism: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.

2009 – 2011

Bachelor of Arts: University of British Columbia, Kelowna, B.C.

2003 – 2008

Major in Political Science. Specialization in Canadian Studies

The Vancouver Sun: Vancouver, B.C.

Reporter

June 2011 – Current

General assignment reporter with the city desk.
Juggling multiple daily assignments while writing copy for web and print versions of the paper.
Producing copy to tight deadlines in the largest newsroom in British Columbia.

Embassy Magazine: Ottawa, Ontario

Intern writer/reporter

Summer 2010

Pitching, reporting and writing feature news and analysis on Canadian foreign policy, politics and international diplomacy.
Reporting from the Canadian capital as a member of the parliamentary press gallery.
Conducting interviews and finding sources with political leadership, government departments, academics and diplomats.
Writing high volume copy to deadline in a team-oriented editorial environment.

The Globe and Mail: Vancouver, B.C.

Intern news reporter and writer

January 2011

The Thunderbird.ca: Vancouver, B.C.

Multi-platform reporter

September 2009 – April 2011

Pitching and developing stories through independent beat reporting.
Conducting interviews, researching and tailoring work to the Canadian Press Stylebook.
Using WordPress as an online delivery for stories using multi-media technology such as digital images, audio, video, Google maps and audio slideshows.
Photographing digital images and formatting photos for online publication.
Recording digital audio with Zoom H2 Handy Recorder
Digital video filming, editing video with Final Cut Software and writing scripts for TV news stories.

CKNW AM980 Radio: Vancouver, B.C.

Olympic Intern

February 2010