
Freelance Blogger, writer, chronic workaholic
Kitchener, Canada Area

Freelance Blogger, writer, chronic workaholic
Kitchener, Canada Area
Community Manager of a Silicon Valley VC funded Web 2.0 Company with extensive experience in :
*community management
*blog writing
*all aspects of social networking
*out reach to target demographic
*significant experience writing and editing for Web 2.0
*market positioning
*design, implementation and monitoring of adwords campaigns
*statistical analysis for site optimization, and accountability to investors
*web evangelist with an interest in engaging women
*writing, blogging, making connections
*statistical analysis
*community relations
*organization
(Internet industry)
January 2008 — Present (7 months)
I am currently freelance blogging, and writing for several VC funded Silicon Valley startups.
(Self-Employed; Internet industry)
January 2007 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Writer, researcher, web evangelist, thinker at large (or small some might argue).
(Non-Profit; Myself Only; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2004 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Was instrumental in writing grant applications, and directly securing over $23,000.00 in funding, with involvement in other projects securing a total exceedind $80,000
Lyle Hallman Foundation
Ayr 150th Anniversary Fund 2006, 2004
Kitchener Record Fund 2006
Ontario Tillium Fund 2006
Ontario Arts Council 2003
Chapters !ndigo, Love of Reading Foundation (pending)
Kitchener Record Fund 2005
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
January 2007 — November 2007 (11 months)
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Renewables & Environment industry)
March 1991 — February 1996 (5 years)
As Resouce Planner I implemented development policy within the Development Act and Conservation Authority Act Framework. I coordinated the review of applications and made recommedations based on policy and law.
Honours BA, Social Science, 1985 — 1989
I am keenly interested in supporting my community through volunteerism. I am currently on three school councils, the Friends of the Ayr Library Board, and have volunteered in three federal political campaigns. Hiking, camping and my kids are my other passions.
Province of Ontario Volunteer Recognition Award