Elizabeth Oman
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication and collaboration skills. Eloquent writer with track record of creating consistently engaging content. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
Great West Newspaper Group
Rocky View, AB
12.2006 - 12.2008
- Generated ideas for feature stories that would be compelling to readership audiences.
- Analyzed data from surveys and polls to identify trends or patterns related to specific topics.
- Photographed images to accompany articles in print or online publications.
- Maintained relationships with key contacts within various organizations or institutions.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Performed extensive research to back up stories.
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.
- Determined story's emphasis, length and format to organize material accordingly.
- Researched and analyzed background information related to stories to provide complete and accurate information.
- Wrote factually correct, concise, and engaging news and feature stories within tight deadlines.
- Cultivated relationships with community sources and key figures in local area to reliably produce top-notch news coverage.
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
Technical Writer/Researcher
Canadian Mental Health Association
Calgary
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Created technical training manuals in collaboration with program lead. Transformed workplace wellness best practices into train the trainer program for corporations.
- Performed research on mental health and work place wellness in order to develop website content.
- Prepared public relations material. Researched and wrote content for website, media, brochures, newsletters and other communications incentives.
- Reviewed and edited technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and grammar.
- Gathered information from subject matter experts to create technical documentation.
- Maintained open communication with project stakeholders to ensure technical documentation met all requirements and expectations.
- Selected various graphics to accompany written material.
- Collaborated with team on product development and implementations.
- Attended industry conferences and meetings to stay abreast of new theories and findings.
- Optimized quality and consistency of content by closely reviewing and correcting products.
- Provided training support by developing instructional materials.
Education
Diploma in Journalism Arts - Journalism, Research, Writing, Photography
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB05-2006
Skills
- Audience Engagement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Story development skill
- Interviewing strength
- Writing and editing
- Editorial judgment
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Visual Element Development
- Written Communication
- Content Creation
- Research and fact-checking
Affiliations
- Creative Jewelry Design
- Urban Gardening
- Volunteer with Animal Rescue
Accomplishments
Academic Achievement Awards:
· Winner of the Petroleum Foundation Scholarship for excellence in communication - Journalism Arts.
· Winner of the Jason Lang Scholarship for academic excellence.
· Winner of the IABC Journalism Award for recognition of achievements in Journalism Arts.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journalist
Great West Newspaper Group
12.2006 - 12.2008
Technical Writer/Researcher
Canadian Mental Health Association
12.2005 - 12.2006
Diploma in Journalism Arts - Journalism, Research, Writing, Photography
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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