Alison Cunningham
Vancouver
Summary
Skilled writing professional with proven track record in delivering impactful instruction. Strong focus on understanding learning stretegies and adaptability to learners' needs. Expertise in journalism, informal learning environments, curriculum development, creative writing, and feedback delivery. Known for reliability and achieving results in educational settings. Specialization in Developmental Editing of Non-Fiction (Memoir, True Crime) and Fiction (YA, Children’s, Mystery).
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE WRITING & EDITING
aMUSEing MEDIA
01.2008 - Current
- Copywriter, creating content (traditional and digital media) for Mount Pleasant Today (local news); editing of Playboard Magazine (Assistant Editor); creating and editing promotional materials for Authors, Artists, Schools, Galleries and Museums
Site Supervisor
Y Kids Club - YMCA of the National Capital Region
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed Y Kids Club After School Program, supervising a team of six staff, volunteers, and up to 70 school-aged children from grades one to grade six
- Planned and delivered recreational programs and activities that meet the criteria of CATCH healthy living and managed a tutoring program while maintaining a safe and positive environment
PUBLIC AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS MANAGER
VANCOUVER POLICE MUSEUM
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Researched, wrote, and edited scripts for museum tours, public programs, and educational field-trip content
- Developed curriculum-based Forensic Science program
- Created and edited marketing materials and content of new museum exhibits and programs, such as Women in Policing: 100 Years in the VPD and Mini Police-Academy
- Developed and successfully ran the museum’s first-ever full Day Camp, (HEIST! Forensic Science for Kids), covered in The Globe and Mail and on CBC Radio Vancouver
JOURNALISM AND WRITING INSTRUCTOR
VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Taught two courses: Journalism and Writing with Style
- Developed and taught journalism curriculum to introduce students to journalism foundations, ethics and principles, in the context of the transition from legacy to online and social media
ARTS CORRESPONDENT – TV TIMES, THE NATIONAL POST
CANWEST NEWS SERVICE
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Reported and wrote arts-related news stories, artist profiles, and entertainment feature articles published in The National Post (Toronto City Edition) and nationally in TV Times
- Researched news articles, checked sources, and maintained relationships with Canadian and American broadcasting executives
EDITOR AND ASSOCIATE EDITOR, TV WEEK AND PACIFIC GOLF MAGAZINES
CANADA WIDE MEDIA LTD
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Prepared and wrote cover stories, editorials, and weekly entertainment columns
- Proofread and edited articles and news stories, as well as liaised with freelance writers, photographers, the design and sales departments
LEAD ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AND EDITOR
THE NEWS-LEADER
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Lead reporter and copy editor for the Arts & Entertainment sections of two bi-weekly newspapers
- Reported on all disciplines of the arts, including dance, stage, film, and television
STAFF WRITER
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Reported on a wide variety of subjects including health, social issues, crime, and municipal politics
- Researched stories, fact-checked and confirmed article information
Education
Certificate - Specialization in Developmental Editing
University of Washington
Museum Studies - Cultural Resource Management
University of Victoria
Victoria, BCBachelor of Journalism - Honors
Carleton University
Ottawa, OntarioSkills
- Writing and Research
- Teaching
- Editorial Coaching
- Informal Education
- Curriculum Development
- Developmental Editing
- Interviewing
- Narrative Structure
- Marketing
- Independent/Small Business
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
Affiliations
- Editors Canada, Member
- Women in Film & TV, Vancouver Advisory Board, Past Member
- Television Critics Association of North America, Past Member
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Y Kids Club - YMCA of the National Capital Region
09.2013 - 06.2017
PUBLIC AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS MANAGER
VANCOUVER POLICE MUSEUM
01.2010 - 01.2013
FREELANCE WRITING & EDITING
aMUSEing MEDIA
01.2008 - Current
JOURNALISM AND WRITING INSTRUCTOR
VANCOUVER FILM SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2013
ARTS CORRESPONDENT – TV TIMES, THE NATIONAL POST
CANWEST NEWS SERVICE
01.1998 - 01.2008
EDITOR AND ASSOCIATE EDITOR, TV WEEK AND PACIFIC GOLF MAGAZINES
CANADA WIDE MEDIA LTD
01.1995 - 01.1998
LEAD ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AND EDITOR
THE NEWS-LEADER
01.1992 - 01.1994
STAFF WRITER
THE OTTAWA CITIZEN
01.1989 - 01.1992
Museum Studies - Cultural Resource Management
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Journalism - Honors
Carleton University
Certificate - Specialization in Developmental Editing
University of Washington
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