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Sarah Williams

Picton,ON

Summary

Tech-savvy journalist with a proven track-record writing on a variety of topics with the ability to coalesce information from multiple sources and engage the public on issues of importance. Experience coordinating with community partners to develop fact-based articles. Adept at handling administrative tasks. Knowledgeable about taking advantage of different marketing strategies to reach target demographics.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Leader

Pulsion
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented communication strategies to build awareness of organizational goals and objectives.
  • Created content for social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn.
  • Edited marketing materials such as brochures and flyers for consistency in brand messaging.
  • Conducted interviews with industry experts to create thought leadership pieces that could be used internally or externally.

Freelance Reporter

The Napanee Beaver
Napanee, ON
09.2023 - Current
  • Shaped narrative on key issues through polished storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Read trustworthy publications to gather information on current events and breaking news.
  • Completed investigations of important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Transcribed council meetings
  • Researched, wrote, and edited articles on a freelance basis

Reporter/Photographer

The Picton Gazette/The Napanee Beaver
Picton, ON
04.2019 - 07.2023
  • Drafted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Used social media outlets to connect directly with public.
  • Shaped narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Completed investigations of important community issues and put together well-received articles.
  • Covered municipal politics.
  • Provided Op/Ed pieces on an as-needed basis
  • Proofread and edited work for grammar, style and accuracy.
  • Developed connections with public relations contacts, providing exemplary sources for news stories.
  • Updated organization's social media and website pages with breaking news stories to keep content visitors educated.

Records Clerk

Kazlaw Injury Lawyers
Vancouver, BC
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Promoted positive internal and external relations and focused on prompt and complete responsiveness to customers.
  • Scanned images and documents with careful attention to clear scans and to correct document naming conventions.
  • Obtained, reviewed and summarized medical records at direction of trial attorneys, consulting outside experts and arranging for medical examinations when relevant to cases.
  • Performed basic administrative duties by answering calls, taking messages, data entry, typing tasks and locating files upon request.

Instructional Assistant

Prince Edward Learning Centre
Picton, ON
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.

Reporter

The Athenaeum
Wolfville, NS
04.2010 - 04.2014
  • Drafted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Asked questions and discovered facts during interviews.
  • Shaped narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Researched various topics to develop insightful and fact-based news stories.

Education

Certificate - Digital Strategy And Communication Management

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - English; Minor in Environmental Studies

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
05.2021

Graduate Certificate - Creative Writing

Humber College
Toronto, ON
12.2015

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Research skills
  • Social media platforms
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Working under pressure
  • Multi-tasking
  • Content management
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Interviewing
  • Photography
  • Canadian Press Style
  • Proofreading
  • Creative thinking
  • Content Creation
  • Basic French

Creative Publications

  • Williams, Sarah. "Absinthe on East Lake" Don't Honk Twice, A Prince Edward County Anthology. Invisible Publishing, 2019.
  • Williams, Sarah. "The Curse of Sin City" Don't Tell: Family Secrets. Demeter Press (In Press)

Accomplishments

  • Received first prize for poetry in the Prince Edward County Art's Council Wind and Water Writing Contest

Timeline

Communications Leader

Pulsion
02.2024 - Current

Freelance Reporter

The Napanee Beaver
09.2023 - Current

Reporter/Photographer

The Picton Gazette/The Napanee Beaver
04.2019 - 07.2023

Records Clerk

Kazlaw Injury Lawyers
10.2017 - 07.2018

Instructional Assistant

Prince Edward Learning Centre
06.2015 - 11.2016

Reporter

The Athenaeum
04.2010 - 04.2014

Certificate - Digital Strategy And Communication Management

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts - English; Minor in Environmental Studies

Acadia University

Graduate Certificate - Creative Writing

Humber College

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