
Director of Social Media & Professional Loudmouth at Wantsa Inc.
Vancouver, Canada Area

Director of Social Media & Professional Loudmouth at Wantsa Inc.
Vancouver, Canada Area
Equal parts rebellious punk, social media guru and old school dork, I’ve been called a “creative powerhouse” (Nelson Branco, In Touch magazine). I’ve been applauded for being “busy running the show while other firms are waiting for their boring ideas to take hold,” as well. (Misty Harris, Canwest Global).
I have a background in traditional PR with a mile-wide geeky streak. I’m cheeky and blunt, and can usually get away with telling you exactly what I think and what you need to do without getting into trouble.
I’m a writer, a photographer, an instigator and a connector. I orchestrate situations from behind the scenes, much like the salonnieres of the 17th and 18th century.
I’ve been a writer all my life, and have been in PR for 7 years. I got my first taste of “real photography” while getting my PR education and immediately fell in love. I also found out I’m actually pretty good at it.
I’ve got a big giant soft spot in my heart for travel, and have been to Finland, Dominican Republic and Cuba. I’m planning more. Much much more.
“She makes you cool.” (Justin Keller)
Social Media Strategy & Marketing. Feature Writing. Blog Writing. Teaching seminars, keynote speaker.
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
April 2009 — Present (4 months)
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
I currently write BuzzNetworker.com (about social media marketing and strategy), DrinksAfterDark.com (all about alcohol, wine and spirits) and SpaBeautifully.com (spa reviews, bath and body products).
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
MissManifesto is my umbrella brand, the place you can always find out what I'm doing and where I am.
MissManifesto has a publishing arm, a production arm, and a photography/visual arts section.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2007 — May 2008 (7 months)
99directions is a social media marketing firm. We bring brands and people together with a new form of marketing helping you to create solid, authentic conversations and relationships with your customers.
99directions integrates social media marketing within your overall marketing mix, working together with your traditional marketing efforts to achieve your company’s goals and objectives.
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
November 2002 — November 2007 (5 years 1 month)
Providing strategic communications counsel to clients, media relations, event management and communications services to the lifestyle PR industry. We work with national and international clients to bring their message or product to North American public.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
April 2001 — September 2003 (2 years 6 months)
Communications , Public Relations & Journalism , 2001 — 2003
"Majored" in PR, with a "minor" in journalism (quotes exist because the program isn't exactly set up that way), and realized that I'm also really good at photography.
http://www.officetweaks.com http://www.spabeautifully.com
IABC, CPRS, IWIB, twitter, through studeo55/opus