Passionate, versatile pet writer with a focus on canine communication. Writes compelling, informative news, features and reviews covering the Canadian Pet Industry. Skilled professional with experience in animal handling. Excels at communicating ideas and learning new skills. Eager to leverage strong animal communication while building on dog training knowledge. Dedicated to providing a smooth, enriching daycare experience to all fur patrons. .
Work History
Contributor
3 Years 8 Months
The Bridge News︱Various Publications | 01.2023 - Current
Collaborate with editorial team to manage written and multi-media editorial coverage through video meetings.
Consult industry experts. research and report on current events, wellness, products and trends relevant to the Canadian pet industry.
Proofread, edit and submit flawless copy ahead of deadline.
Qualitative Surveyor
3 Years 9 Months
Environics Analytics | 03.2019 - 12.2022
Contacted households across Canada for data collection using professional telephone edict to support market research initiatives.
Accurately led participants through survey questions, eliciting unbiased, detailed responses on sensitive subject matter.
Surpassed daily data collection targets, driving survey participation by 15 per cent receiving positive feedback from management.
Wine Consultant
3 Years 6 Months
Wine Not Inc. | 06.2015 - 12.2018
Enthusiastically welcomed customers, developed rapport, assisted them with selecting varietals based on their preferences.
Conducted tours of the production facility including, fermentation, history and education. Assisted customers with bottling and corking finished product. Carried 30-bottle batches of wine to customer vehicles.
Performed closing procedures including, tidying and restocking the production facility and reconciling the Point-of-Sale system, cash counting and bank deposit.
Education
Diploma - Journalism & Media Studies
Centennial College Creative Communications Campus | East York, ON | 05-2015
Graduation
Coned - Sociology of Gender
Metropolitan University (The Chang School) | Toronto, ON | 06-2026
Skills
Attention to Detail
Canine Behaviour Knowledge
Communication
Customer Service
Dog Handling
Holistic Pet Care
Leadership
MS Office
Multi Tasking
Organizational
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Certification
Standard First Aid. Cooper Koo YMCA – October 2024, Children's Fiction Writing. St James Campus, George Brown College-June 2018