Suzanne Gardner
Web Content Coordinator, CityLine.ca at Citytv
- Location
- Toronto, Canada Area
- Industry
- Publishing
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Suzanne Gardner's Overview
- Current
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- Web Content Coordinator, CityLine.ca at Citytv
- Author, Freelance Writer and Freelance Editor at Various publications and companies
- Past
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- Community Coordinator at Applied Arts Magazine
- Web Writer and Social Media Assistant at Joe Pantalone 2010 Toronto Mayoral Campaign
- Social Media Intern at Vestiigo
- Author Assistant at Chantel Simmons
- Co-creator and Baker at Cupcake Camp KW
- Editorial Intern at Quill & Quire
- Director of Communications at Laurel Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
- Senior Editor at On the Danforth
- Copy Editor at The Boar
- Marketing Assistant at Paradigm Electronics
- Special Events Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at Canadian Cancer Society
- Editorial Board Member at Imprint Publications
- Education
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- Centennial College
- University of Waterloo
- Recommendations
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2 people have recommended Suzanne
- Connections
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198 connections
- Websites
Suzanne Gardner's Summary
Suzanne Gardner is the co-author of Don’t Stop Believin’: The Unofficial Guide to Glee, and she has written for several print and online publications including Quill & Quire, Imprint, and Sweetspot. She is also well-versed in the marketing world, particularly with social media and online promotional techniques, with experience publicizing everything from books, to conferences, to mayoral candidates. When she’s not busy writing or twittering at @suziegardner, you’ll likely find her with her nose deep in a book or her mouth stuffed with a cupcake.
Specialties
Writing, editing, online marketing, social media, blogging, proofreading, copyediting, publication design, publicity
Suzanne Gardner's Experience
Web Content Coordinator, CityLine.ca
Citytv
Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry
January 2012 – Present (2 months) Toronto, ON
Author, Freelance Writer and Freelance Editor
Various publications and companies
September 2009 – Present (2 years 6 months)
• Co-wrote Don't Stop Believin': The Unofficial Guide to Glee for ECW Press, published in September 2010. Promotes book through Glee fan blog and by working closely with publicist to explore opportunities for promotions.
• Writes feature articles and reviews of adult and children's books for Quill & Quire magazine.
• Writes reviews of products and businesses for Sweetspot.
• Completed photo research and image acquisitions for Truly, Madly, Deadly: The Unofficial True Blood Companion for ECW Press, published in June 2010.
Community Coordinator
Applied Arts Magazine
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry
January 2011 – August 2011 (8 months) Toronto, ON
• Coordinates, creates and editorial content for the magazine's website, daily blog, bi-weekly e-newsletter and social media channels, and expands and engages the magazine's online community through these sites.
• Manages and creates content for the magazine's social media channels (primarily Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Develops new digital strategies to increase online traffic and print magazine readership.
• Tracks social media and website metrics and compiles regular reports on this data.
• Attends events in the creative community to develop offline relationships and promote the magazine.
Web Writer and Social Media Assistant
Joe Pantalone 2010 Toronto Mayoral Campaign
May 2010 – October 2010 (6 months)
• Wrote 3 to 6 posts per day for the Mayor Joe blog about Joe's policies, accomplishments and upcoming events, as well as about Toronto events and organizations.
• Managed and created content for the campaign's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo) and engaged and attracted supporters and potential supporters through these sites.
• Tracked social media and website metrics and compiled weekly reports on this data.
• Attended events in support of Joe to take photos and videos, livetweet, and talk with supporters and potential supporters.
Social Media Intern
Vestiigo
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry
April 2010 – July 2010 (4 months)
• Wrote 2 to 3 original, high quality posts per week for the Vestiigo blog in order to drive traffic to the site, including at least one member profile and one employer profile.
• Shared content from the blog through social media channels (primarily Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Sprouter) and generated conversations based on these posts.
• Brainstormed and researched new opportunities and channels through which Vestiigo can increase its member levels and user engagement.
Author Assistant
Chantel Simmons
January 2009 – February 2010 (1 year 2 months)
• Promoted Chantel's online presence by managing her Twitter feed, as well as her profiles on book social networking sites Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Shelfari.
• Completed fact checking research, performed substantive edits, and assisted with creating and executing marketing plans for her upcoming novel, published in February 2010.
• Created ideas and solicited designers to help in redesigning her personal website and iheartintoronto.com, a fashion, beauty, and Toronto-oriented blog. Also acted as a co-contributor to i heart.
Co-creator and Baker
Cupcake Camp KW
June 2009 – October 2009 (5 months)
• Wrote content for the CupcakeCamp KW website and its blog.
• Promoted the event through social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Yelp), community outreach, and interviews with media outlets.
• Sought out mutually beneficial promotional opportunities via partnerships with other organizations.
Editorial Intern
Quill & Quire
May 2009 – August 2009 (4 months)
• Wrote feature articles, reviews of adult and children's books, and various small pieces for the print magazine.
• Wrote 2-4 news articles per week about the Canadian book industry for the Quill & Quire Omni newswire, and wrote 4-6 blog posts per week on the Quillblog.
• Conducted phone, email, and in-person interviews, and attended literary events, such as the Griffin Poetry Prize, on behalf of the magazine.
• Edited and proofread articles daily for the blog, newswire, and print magazine.
Director of Communications
Laurel Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
September 2007 – June 2009 (1 year 10 months)
• One of the lead organizers for events including conferences, lecture series, and workshops.
• Garnered media coverage of events and acted as the main point of contact for all media inquiries.
• Drafted event press releases as well as specialized joint press releases for event sponsors.
• Proofread and oversaw all communications materials, such as posters and the Laurel Centre website.
Senior Editor
On the Danforth
October 2008 – March 2009 (6 months)
• Coordinated content for the Arts section for the spring issue with the editor-in-chief and writers.
• Mentored writers by assisting them in developing the tone, structure and focus of their articles.
• Completed substantive edits of all articles written for the section.
Copy Editor
The Boar
June 2008 – August 2008 (3 months)
• Edited drafts of all articles to be included in the Summer '08 issue for spelling, grammar, and clarity.
• Maintained communication with section editors regarding the content of their articles.
• Completed final edits of all articles in magazine layout to ensure a consistent style throughout the issue.
Marketing Assistant
Paradigm Electronics
January 2008 – August 2008 (8 months)
• Updated internal product plan, used to document all information regarding products currently in development.
• Proofread internal and external marketing documents, such as product catalogues, manuals, instruction sheets, advertisements and e-memos.
• Completed market research on competitive products and current trends in the home electronics world.
Special Events Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Canadian Cancer Society
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
May 2007 – January 2008 (9 months)
• Assisted in the organization and implementation of the Brampton and Georgetown Relay for Life events.
• Recruited, managed and communicated with participants, volunteers, survivors and sponsors.
• Processed donations, completed data entry, and performed various other administrative duties.
Editorial Board Member
Imprint Publications
September 2005 – April 2007 (1 year 8 months)
• Held several editorial board positions, including assistant editor-in-chief, news editor, and lead proofreader.
• Provided guidance to new reporters by teaching them how to improve their research skills, interview skills and writing skills.
• Edited articles for each issue and wrote articles for various sections regularly.
• Organized the layout of the newspaper and laid out edited stories in Adobe InDesign.
Suzanne Gardner's Publications
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Don't Stop Believin': The Unofficial Guide to Glee
- ECW Press
- September 1, 2010
Authors: Suzanne Gardner, Erin BalserCapturing all the highs and lows of this ground-breaking series, Dont Stop Believin' is a show-stopping guide to Glee's journey — the perfect companion for fans who demand an encore once the curtain falls.
Suzanne Gardner's Skills & Expertise
Suzanne Gardner's Education
Centennial College
Graduate Certificate, Book and Magazine Publishing
2008 – 2009
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts, Honours English Literature
2003 – 2007
Suzanne Gardner's Additional Information
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editing, publishing, writing, cupcakes, traveling, reading, volunteering, music
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- Honors and Awards:
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Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspaper Award in Student News Writing, Honourable Mention, 2007
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