Work Experience

Ottawa Sun
Ottawa, Ontario
January 2005 - Present
Event Listings Editor

  • Compiling a list of community and entertainment event listings
  • Using QuarkXPress to lay out a two-page spread each Friday
  • Using Photoshop and Solo Browser to format photographs for publication

    Ottawa Sun
    Ottawa, Ontario
    May 2003 - July 2006
    Assistant Librarian

  • Archiving photos used in the daily newspaper onto a permanent server using Phrasea and Adobe Photoshop
  • Taking photo reprint and research orders from the public
  • Assisting reporters an editors with research and photo requests
  • Preparing the first, second and third editions of the newspaper for microfilming
  • Filing newspaper clippings, usually of local importance

    Il Postino
    Ottawa, Ontario
    June 2004 - January 2005
    Managing Editor

  • Laying out entire 16-20 page newspaper every two weeks
  • Responsible for completely reformatting the paper, creating organized sections, and switching from a monthly to twice monthly format
  • Writing news articles and feature stories
  • Taking photographs
  • Organizing subscription list
  • Selling advertisements

    Elections Canada
    Ottawa, Ontario
    May 2003 - September 2003
    Junior Geography Officer

  • Working with Returning Officer List Review System (ROLRS) and Geoview
  • Placing electors within the correct electoral and polling districts for federal elections
  • Correcting errors found in addresses, primarily postal codes

    Granata Music
    Ottawa, Ontario
    March, 2003 - May 2003
    Piano Teacher

  • Teaching students of all ages how to read, write and play music
  • Lessons usually last for half an hour each

    Imperial Hotel and Suites
    Niagara Falls, Ontario
    April-June, 2001; August-October, 1999
    Waitress

  • Pleasantly serving a dining area of approximately 20 tables breakfast, with a team of four other women
  • Cleaning the dining area after breakfast, (e.g. vacuuming and clearing tables)

    Lilly 'n' Lace Lingerie
    Niagara Falls, Ontario
    April-August, 2000
    Salesperson

  • Operating the cash register and making returns, exchanges and sales
  • Responsible for opening and closing the establishment
  • Extensive knowledge of novelty gifts, shoes and lingerie

    Spirit 91.7 FM
    Welland, Ontario
    January-April 1999
    Office Assistant (Highschool Co-op Placement)

  • Writing short news items for broadcast on the morning news
  • Answering phone calls
  • Helping organize promotional activities in the community