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Sandra Lyons

Welland,ON

Summary

Versatile Creative Writer and Legal Transcriptionist, excelled in editing and imaginative thinking, notably revising for clarity and creating screenplays that garnered film festival nods. Demonstrated strong vocabulary and proofreading prowess, ensuring accuracy in all outputs. Achievements include impactful writing across various formats, with a focus on employer-desired skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

The Apothecary Shoppe
05.2018 - 01.2024
  • Created herbal remedies
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers
  • Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility
  • Managed financial accounts to maintain budget discipline and ensure profitability
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships

Owner and Operator

Osa Mountain Volunteer Centre
12.2013 - 03.2015
  • Book keeping
  • Organize volunteers, staff, and activities
  • Run day to day activities and ensure all tasks were completed

Editing Legal Documents

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
10.2011 - 11.2013
  • Creating legal documents
  • Formatting legal documents and letters
  • Editing and revising legal documents

Legal Transcriptionist

Miller Thompson LLP
09.2001 - 10.2011

Transcription, creating, and formatting legal documents:

  • contracts and agreements
  • letters
  • spreadsheets

Education

Creative Writing

Toronto District School Board
Toronto, ON
04-2005

Book Publishing And Editing

Raymond Chang Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
01-2003

Business Communication, Grammar And Editing

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
01-2001

Skills

  • Writing style versatility
  • Strong vocabulary
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Imaginative thinking
  • Effective dialogue

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Small Business Owner

The Apothecary Shoppe
05.2018 - 01.2024

Owner and Operator

Osa Mountain Volunteer Centre
12.2013 - 03.2015

Editing Legal Documents

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
10.2011 - 11.2013

Legal Transcriptionist

Miller Thompson LLP
09.2001 - 10.2011

Creative Writing

Toronto District School Board

Book Publishing And Editing

Raymond Chang Ryerson University

Business Communication, Grammar And Editing

George Brown College
Sandra Lyons