Resume.
Work Experience:
Reporter, CBC News (2017-Present)
Delivering daily news and feature stories for CBC News TV, radio and web platforms
Write stories that appeal to local and national audiences
Pitch, edit and produce long form radio features for Metro Morning
Live reporting for CBC News Network
Backfill anchor for CBC Toronto at 11 and Our Toronto
Contract Lecturer, Toronto Metropolitan University (2023)
Vetting scripts, grading assignments and mentoring journalism students at The Creative School’s Journalism program
Courses include: Masthead, Critical Issues in Journalism and Producing the News
Worked as a TA in 2021 & 2022
Freelance Writer/Photographer, Various Clients (2010-Present)
Completed cross Canada trip highlighting hidden gems in each province as a web series for Huffington Post Canada
Shot and edited 12 mini-documentaries across the country while on the road
Photography and food writing for Foodism, Edible Toronto and other publications
Reporter/Anchor, Global News Winnipeg (2014-2017)
Delivering daily news content for TV, live radio hits (CJOB)
Pitch and produce longer form feature stories for Focus Manitoba
Backfill anchor for 6pm, 11pm and Global News Morning Show
Videographer/Reporter, CTV News London (2013-2014)
Shoot, write and edit news packages for local newscast
Newsedit and Avid used for editing
Floor Director/Writer, CityNews Toronto (2010-2013)
Write concise and accurate news copy for 11pm newscast and Breakfast Television
Search news wires
Floor director of 6pm show
Marketing and Research Assistant, Ryerson University (2009)
Worked with small team to highlight successful alumni and keep them engaged
Designed an alumni memory book using InDesign and Adobe Photoshop
Volunteer Experience/Accomplishments
Artist, Toronto Public Library (2020)
‘Women of the World’ exhibit was selected to be displayed at Toronto Public Library’s Yorkville branch
Photo portraits highlighted the beauty of women across the globe in honour of Women’s Day
Curator, Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival (2019)
Curated a film photography exhibit by CBC employees
Exhibit was displayed in CBC Atrium for the public to enjoy as part of the festival
Selected the photos, assembled the setup, designed and distributed marketing materials
Organized opening night gala
Photographer/Videographer, Photographers Without Borders (2014)
Travelled to an impoverished community in Ecuador to assist with free promotional material to help improve tourism in the area
Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (2011-2014)
‘Big sister’ to a little girl with a challenging upbringing
Volunteer role consisted of play dates, day trips and being a good role model to a child
Volunteer Photography Teacher, IVHQ, Ghana, Africa (2011)
Spent three weeks at an orphanage in Ghana sharing a photography class I created with a group of children
Education/Courses:
Bachelor of Journalism, Ryerson University (2012)
Voice Coaching, Tracey Hoyt (2021)
Mindfulness Facilitator Training, Mindfulness Without Borders (2021)
The Science of Happiness, Yale University (2020)
Culinary Nutrition Expert Certification, Academy of Culinary Nutrition (2019)
Fraser Institute Policy for Journalists Conference (2019)
Fraser Institute Economics for Journalists Conference (2014)
Hobbies & Interests:
Photography, reading, travel, illustration, music, cooking, yoga
References available upon request