Key Skills:

Multimedia Reporting

News Writing

Feature Writing

CP Style

Columns

Digital Editing

Research &

Fact-Checking

Fluency in both English & French

Proficient with:

Final Cut Pro X

Infogr.am

Adobe Photoshop

Garage band

WordPress

Microsoft Office

A variety of social media platforms

Working Knowledge of:

Audacity

Adobe InDesign

IFTTT

—I have experience writing for diverse outlets, and understand how to write in diverse voices and tones. 

—I am a dedicated storyteller with a strong sense of civic duty.

Professional Experience

CULT Montreal

Contributor, November 2016- Present

I Write articles for the alternative monthly print publication. I have covered several types of events including protests, eSports and conventions. I have also profiled local businesses including landmark concert venues and indie game studios.  

Goomba Stomp

Writer, October 2016 - Present

I provided reviews, news stories and editorials on the video game industry for the online publication. I contributed to the website's podcast NXpress as well as their lists of top games released in 2016 and the top games of the 21st century.

GigSoup

Writer, September 2016 - Present

My projects include writing album and concert reviews as well as news stories centering on the music industry for the UK based website.

GeekTV

Writer, August 2016 -October 2016

I provided reviews, news stories and editorials on the video game industry. I helped to craft the review guidelines and standards for the site.

Education

Concordia University, B.A. Specialization in Multiplatform Journalism, 2013- 2016.

Staff Writer for The Concordian, university newspaper

I was a regular contributor to the university’s weekly newspaper. My articles focused predominantly on the music industry, giving me the opportunity to interview successful touring artists like The Gaslight Anthem and Explosions in the Sky, as well as up-and-coming local groups. I also contributed many “Top 10” lists and multiple album reviews.

John Abbott College, DEC Liberal Arts Honors Program 2011-2013.

Host for CSKY, college radio station

I co-hosted a weekly radio show called “Mega Mondays.” During the hour and a half long show, I played alternative music ranging from the fringes to the more conventional. I also guest hosted “Fall Short Media,” a punk music show.

Member of the Gamers Club

A dynamic club where students came together to discuss and play both video games and tabletop games.

Awards and Other Qualifications

Co-writer of a Staged Production

The Tremendously Timeless Tales of The Antidote and Kid Cure was staged at McGill University’s Players’ Theater for a two week run in April 2015. The hour-long play dealt with the evolving role of superheroes in society. The comedic drama was inspired by classic graphic novels like All-Star Batman, The Killing Joke and Watchmen, as well as the quirky spirit of the Silver Age of comics.

Recipient of the 2013 Desjardins Scholarship

This scholarship was based on academic merit with consideration for community and extracurricular involvement.

Certified Scuba diver

Received my “open water” certification from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), allowing me to scuba dive to a depth of 60 ft. using a tank of oxygen.

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