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Brett Skalicky

Calgary,AB

Summary

I am a passionate comedy writer with the ability to create funny and engaging content within tight deadlines. I have experience contributing to humour publications such as Points in Case, The Haven (Medium), and the Daily Drunk Magazine. These contributions showcase my comedic sensibility and strong comedy writing skills. I am excited to bring a funny and unique point of view to The Onion as a Staff Writer.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Geoscientist

Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Calgary, AB
06.2023 - Current
  • Work within strict timelines to complete report write-ups
  • Actively participate in team meetings and provide ideas and suggestions to specific projects
  • Undergo quality reviews and independent reviews of report write-ups and incorporate suggested edits
  • Review reports completed by coworkers and provide constructive feedback to improve overall quality

Freelance Comedy Writer

Points in Case, The Haven (Medium), and The Daily Drunk Magazine
Calgary, Alberta
05.2021 - Current
  • Create original comedy ideas and generate them into various fake news stories, satirical stories, and lists, with associated headlines
  • Perform necessary research when writing fake news stories
  • Edit draft humour pieces to enhance comedic tone and to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, and organization of material
  • Connect with other comedy writers on Medium to receive feedback on humour pieces and to provide constructive notes on their work
  • Collaborate with other comedy writers on Medium to discuss and share ideas
  • Adhere to specific humour writing application processes for different humour publications
  • Keep up to date with cultural trends to create satirical ideas and humour pieces based on current societal moods and attitudes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Bishop Carroll High School
Calgary, AB
06.2016

Skills

  • Strong headline, draft, and feature writing skills
  • Able to generate satirical ideas related to current cultural trends and moods and create funny humour pieces from these ideas
  • Comfortable working within and meeting strict timelines
  • Can confidently and clearly communicate funny ideas to others
  • Excellent editing skills
  • Able to provide constructive feedback on work written by other people
  • Experience exchanging ideas in a team meeting setting

Interests

  • Comedy writing
  • Improv comedy
  • Standup comedy
  • Sketch comedy
  • Adult animated comedy
  • Lacrosse

Timeline

Geoscientist

Stantec Consulting Ltd.
06.2023 - Current

Freelance Comedy Writer

Points in Case, The Haven (Medium), and The Daily Drunk Magazine
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Calgary

High School Diploma -

Bishop Carroll High School

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