About
Throughout my career, I have integrated myself into the communities of Toronto, Halifax and Calgary. Working in three distinct and diverse regions of Canada has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of what is important to different people across the country. I also know what winning professional cultures look like. For businesses to succeed; employees need to be in positions to succeed.
Dedicated to continuous improvement and professional growth, I bring a unique blend of leadership, communication, and management skills to every endeavor. As a leader, I have consistently promoted and championed diversity in hiring and how we approach tasks. I am driven to build high-performing teams, workflows and systems. I am a strong believer that taking time to grow and develop talent is the foundation of a winning team, and that a successful culture requires clear and effective communication, collaboration and compassionate leadership.
Professional Experience
Supervising Producer
CityNews, Calgary
National Video Journalist
CityNews, Calgary
Morning Reporter
660News, Calgary
Led diverse teams in the creation and editorial oversight of news content as well as the launch of new content outlets. Managed all newsroom operations including hiring, budgets and meeting CRTC regulations while collaborating with operations, radio, digital and sales teams in Calgary and across the country.
Pitched, chased, wrote, edited and produced self-contained daily news packages for a national audience under tight deadlines. Presented news stories and special coverage of events live on location and in studio. Trained new Video Journalists and assisted the Supervising Producer in leading and growing the team and brand.
Wrote and presented news reports in studio and live on location under tight deadlines. Created and hosted feature segments on science and business for broadcast and web. Interviewed newsmakers, edited audio and chased news tips. Wrote, edited and updated web content.
Morning Reporter
News 95.7, Halifax
Wrote and presented news reports in studio and live on location under tight deadlines. Hosted and produced talk shows. Interviewed newsmakers, edited audio and chased news tips. Wrote, edited and updated web content.
Anchor/Reporter
680News, Toronto
Wrote and presented news and reports in studio under tight deadlines. Interviewed newsmakers, edited audio and chased news tips.
TV/IS News Writer
The Weather Network, Oakville
Wrote, edited and updated web content. Wrote newscasts and weather reports for presenters under tight deadlines. Interviewed newsmakers, shot listed and edited video clips for air.
Professional Development
Education
Honours Double Major Communications and Anthropology Degree
York University
High Honours Broadcast Journalism Diploma
Seneca College
Broadcast Journalism Summer Institute Post Grad Certificate
Seneca College
Recognitions and Awards
Atlantic Region RTDNA Dave Rogers Award
Received Radio Television Digital News Association Award for Short Feature series on crime in the community of North Dartmouth
Seneca School of Communications Arts 2008 Best On-Air Hosting and Anchoring Award
Recognized for my outstanding work as an On-Air host and Anchor of Seneca College Newscasts
Faculty of Arts Sessional Academic Achievement List
Recognized for academic excellence and outstanding performance for the 2005-2006 academic session at York University