Communications Coordinator / Editor at Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada
Toronto, Canada Area
- Current
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- Communications Coordinator / Editor at Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada
- Past
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- Editor at Northumberland Publishers
- Assistant Rental Librarian at Boosey & Hawkes
- Freelance Reporter at Oshawa/Whitby Times/This Week
- Education
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- University of Toronto - University of Trinity College
- Durham College
- Mount Allison University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Gillian Barfoot’s Summary
Enthusiastic and committed, I enjoy learning, problem-solving and accomplishing tasks at a high level. I'm more of a generalist than a specialist, preferring to use a range of skills and test myself against a variety of challenges. Although I always strive for perfection, I prefer to help others to reach their goals rather than competing with them. I gain a great deal of energy from teamwork and new opportunities, and I love to brainstorm ideas and innovative possibilities.
I enjoy writing, editing, design and layout. One of my recent accomplishments was helping to plan, design and implement our new organizational website. I'm currently working on expanding my skills in this area by improving my knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and learning Dreamweaver.
Newly added to my work portfolio is responsibility for marketing and promotion. I worked with a Marketing Consultant last year, who provided guidance and a framework, and I am now increasing my skills in this area by developing awareness campaigns, promotional materials and press releases.
I'm also studying French, with a goal of attaining conversational competency. I look forward to testing my new language skills when I visit Paris this spring.
In the future, I would like to apply my skills in a work setting closer to my parents in my home province of New Brunswick.
Gillian Barfoot’s Specialties:
Writing, editing, photography, layout, design, web editing, problem-solving, creative thinking
Gillian Barfoot’s Experience
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Communications Coordinator / Editor
Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada
(Writing and Editing industry)
March 2001 — Present (8 years 9 months)
I produce and edit all the organizational brochures and resources, including a biannual newsletter and a magazine Making Waves which is published 3 times per year. I also provide communication support and promotion for the organization, oversee marketing initiatives, and update the website.
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Editor
Northumberland Publishers
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
September 1999 — February 2001 (1 year 6 months)
I moved into the Editor's position at the Cobourg Daily Star following three years working in the production department, working in layout and design, and as a reporter, specializing in local Arts coverage. I was also in charge of producing special supplements.
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Assistant Rental Librarian
Boosey & Hawkes
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Music industry)
January 1992 — January 1995 (3 years 1 month)
My responsibilities included retrieving musical scores, booking materials rentals, shipping, invoicing, promotion and all related work to do with maintaining a large rental (orchestral) music library. I worked in this position until the Canadian (Willowdale) office was closed in December 1994, and then helped to pack the office.
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Freelance Reporter
Oshawa/Whitby Times/This Week
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
1991 — 1992 (1 year )
I worked as a Freelance Reporter for the Whitby Times -- a short-lived subsidiary of the Oshawa Times -- then freelanced as a reporter for the Oshawa/Whitby This Week. This was following a 6-month stint as a part-time reporter for the Port Perry Star.
Gillian Barfoot’s Education
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University of Toronto - University of Trinity College
Diploma , Theology , 2002 — 2006
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Durham College
Diploma , Journalism , 1989 — 1991
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Mount Allison University
Degree , Music , 1980 — 1984
Additional Information
Gillian Barfoot’s Websites:
Gillian Barfoot’s Interests:
photography, writing, editing, computer design, reading, camping, bicycling, hiking, nature, technology, website design, travelling
Gillian Barfoot’s Groups:
Board member, Fieldstone Coop
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Bicycle to Work!
Gillian Barfoot’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- reference requests
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