Professional
Profile
Snappy, witty, and direct describes my style, along
with tenacity and versatility to get the job done.
I am a freelance writer and editor based in Vancouver,
B.C. My articles have appeared in The Globe & Mail,
The National Post, The Vancouver Sun, Western Living,
Vancouver Magazine, BC Business and many other publications.
Due to a wealth of life experience to draw from, my
interests are varied, and I have a level of confidence
and understanding that makes for excellent, insightful
interviews. I have experience as a copywriter, copy
editor, researcher and proofreader. I have written
and edited newsletters and brochures, book and television
proposals, script coverages and analyses, web content
and more.
As well, I have completed an editing certificate at
Simon Fraser University and I am the Vancouver President
of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC).
I can assist you on many levels to communicate with
your public and realize your goals—from copy-editing
to writing proposals, reports and articles. My broad
and diverse background in education makes me a desirable
candidate for your project and whether helping with
your MBA application or writing your menu, I promise
to make you look good.
Please visit my writing page for
recent clips...
- problem solver
- capable of handling multiple
assignments within specific time frames
- excellent written and verbal
communication skills
- capable of working in time-sensitive
and corporate environments
Work History
As owner and operator of 'Reel
Appetites', a film catering company, Jane maintained
and oversaw complex and integrated service competition.
She employed over 40 personnel, overseeing operations
including customer service, accounting, inventory control
and costing for sales over $3million annually. Jane
also created and maintained schedules for upwards of
15 productions and corporate clients, originated a web
site, facilitated food costing and developed a tracking
program.
Prior to that, Jane was Manager
for Station Street Arts Centre. She managed personnel,
liased with actors and publicists, wrote PSA's, press
releases and fundraising applications. She also maintained
government-funded programs,working with their budgets
and constraints.
Education
Edit and Publishing Certificate
Program, SFU
Desktop Publishing, Corp.Communications College
University of Victoria. English, Creative Writing
Jane lives in Vancouver with
Spike and Daisy, her two Jack Russels.
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