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Reina Ephrahim

Dollard-des-Ormeaux,Canada

Summary

Experienced English copywriter with a proven track record at Air Canada Vacations, enhancing readability and engagement through SEO optimization and innovative content strategies. As a seasoned copy editor and journalist, I'm accustomed to adapting to working in all kinds of environments of various stress levels, whether autonomously collaboratively with other colleagues, interviewees, etc.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Copywriter

Air Canada Vacations
Montreal, Quebec
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Edited existing copy to improve readability while preserving the intended message, according to the company's style guide.
  • Brainstormed new approaches to increase engagement with target audiences.
  • Optimized content visibility in search engine results (significant understanding of SEOs).
  • Adapted written pieces for different platforms such as mobile devices, web applications and the official website.

Lead Copy Editor

The Eastern Door
Kahnawake, Quebec
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Reviewed editorial content for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented copy-editing processes and procedures to ensure quality of output.
  • Edited documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, clarity and consistency.
  • Provided feedback on edits to staff writers.

Lead Copy Editor

Yiara Magazine
Montreal, Quebec
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Ensured that all copy adhered to the company's brand standards and tone of voice.
  • Reviewed and edited copy for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style consistency, accuracy of facts and figures.
  • Edited marketing materials such as press releases, brochures, website content, promotional emails and other online content for accuracy and clarity.

Lead Copy Editor

The Link Newspaper
Montreal, Quebec
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Edited documents and assessed copy for grammar issues, delivering error-free materials to clients.
  • Proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for general grammatical correctness, proper flow and sentence layout.
  • Collaborated with writers to discuss changes to manuscripts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
06-2022

DEC - Social Science - Law, Society And Justice Profile

Dawson College
Montreal, QC
06-2019

Skills

  • Marketing communications expertise & SEO strategies
  • Brand messaging
  • Social media copywriting
  • Proofreading
  • Writing, editing, and proofreading
  • Email marketing
  • Scriptwriting for radio, Netflix ads, etc
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Completed the “Fighting Disinformation through Strengthened Media and Citizen Preparedness in Canada” training workshop through Journalists for Human Rights.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the 2022 Best Headline Award by the Quebec Community Newspaper Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Copywriter

Air Canada Vacations
10.2022 - 08.2024

Lead Copy Editor

The Eastern Door
08.2022 - 11.2022

Lead Copy Editor

Yiara Magazine
08.2021 - 04.2022

Lead Copy Editor

The Link Newspaper
04.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Concordia University

DEC - Social Science - Law, Society And Justice Profile

Dawson College
Reina Ephrahim