Resume

Freelance writer/blogger, online journalist, web 2.0 enthusiast, nerd, editor, researcher, networker and musician. I am perpetually curious about any and every gadget I come across and consider myself to be a tech buff of many colours.

I spent many years during my university career reading, researching, and writing feverishly and can’t seem to get enough. I am always looking for new opportunities to expand my knowledge and experience base.

Since 2006 I have been working as a freelance writer/editor, social networker, online journalist, web 2.0 enthusiast, researcher, marketing/PR manager, codemonkey, Oxford comma enthusiast, and more. I work with dozens of companies – both privately and publicly – providing and/or editing online publications and content, managing social media networks and communities, building and maintaining websites and blogs, promoting brand awareness, and spreading the word about great promotions and worthy causes. I spent many years during my university career reading, researching, and writing feverishly and can’t seem to get enough. I am always looking for ways to improve upon my skills and welcome any opportunities, lessons, or seminars you have for me from which you think I could benefit.

My previous experience in the mobile phone industry has left me perpetually curious about any and every sort of gadget I come across and consider myself to be a tech buff and nerd of many colours.

Apart from tech, I work with companies like the NAC, CBC Radio, Canadian War Museum, HarperCollins, Status of Women Canada, Epianostudio, Random House and many more to promote art, music, culture, and literature. I am always open to hearing about, reading about, or experiencing new art/music/culture/literature and anything else you have to throw my way that you think I would enjoy. By the same token, you can catch my attention with any and all gadgets, gizmos, and other shiny things so please — please – tell me all about it! Don’t hesitate to drop me a line — bambi AT hotpinkgeek.com. I’m all ears!

SKILLS:

BLOG: WordPress, Movable Type, Typepad, Blogger, Posterous, Tumblr, Drupal, Joomla
PHOTO: Photoshop, GIMP, Illustrator
VIDEO: YouTube, Vimeo, Vodpod, Sony Vegas, Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker, Aimersoft Video
TEXT: html & xml formatting, markdown, Microsoft Office (as well as MS Outlook)
METRICS: Google Analytics, AW Stats, Alexa, Webalizer
WEB 2.0: I’m an active player in dozens of social networks including – Twitter, Google +, Facebook, Linkedin, Plurk, Tumblr, identi.ca, and FriendFeed.

INTERESTS:

Travel, social networking, writing, music, film, art, video games, reading, and gadgets.

RECENT PUBLIC CONTRACTS OF NOTE:

Site Design/Customer Support at Dataforge.us
(Ongoing contract since January 2012)
I design and build websites for clients of Dataforge.us based on their input and requirements.

Voice Actress at Audible.com
(Ongoing contract since January 2012)
I am the voice behind many audio books and short stories.

Freelance Web Designer/Copy Editor/Social Campaign Manager
(Ongoing contract since February 2006)
This description is always in flux. Contact me to find out more about what I’m currently working on!

Contributing Editor, PR, Community Management and Blogger Wrangler at MobileMasher.com
(Ongoing contract since January 2011)
We are currently working to build up content including game reviews and recommendations before spreading the word and building an audience for this site. It may look quiet now but we have big plans!

Owner, Writer/Editor in Chief for HotPinkGeek
(Ongoing contract since January 2009)
This site is contributed to by many authors including myself. We review, editorialize, and draw attention to all things geek chic. I also work with indie musicians, writers, entertainers, film makers, and businesses to promote good products and services for geeks of all sorts.

Content Director, Product Developer & Community Manager for Beyond.com
(Various contracts since March 2010)
I provided content writing and community management and work to grow and cultivate target audiences for various properties and products. I also helped to develop future products, services, and properties that will support Beyond.com and associates with branding.

Content Director & Community Manager for Freshout
(Various contracts since January 2010)
I provided content writing, community management and worked to grow and cultivate target audiences for various properties.

Social Networker/Customer Service/PR for Peppermaster Sauces
(November 2009 – September 2011)
I worked with Peppermasters Greg and Tina to get the word out about their products via press releases, posts/articles on their blog, and through Twitter and Facebook campaigns.

Writer at ThisorThat.com
(January 2011 – August 2011)
I provided original posts and graphics aimed at creating popular and potentially viral content.

Writer/Editor for TheWindowsPhone
(September 2009 – December 2010 )
As the site was in its early stages of development, I helped with writing and editing content, doing research, social network marketing and site awareness, as well as some back end design and site maintenance. I worked in my spare time to helping to build the community from the ground up to populate it with tech enthusiasts, gamers, and gizmo aficionados alike. The site is currently on hiatus.

Writer/Editor in Chief for BambiGoesGreen
(Contract: April 2009 – September 2009)
This site, owned by a private eco company, tracks my quest to become a more eco-friendly, environmentally conscious person. I spent my time there learning, slowly, through daily research, DIY projects, and by talking to other eco-friendly individuals in the online space. The site has taken a brief hiatus in order to refocus a bit. I look forward to contributing to it in the future in its remapped incarnation.

Writer/Editor in Chief for WindowsMobile Cool (Smoke Labs)
(Contract: February 2008 – August 2009)
I was proud editor and primary writer for the online mobile technology website WindowsMobile Cool. I was responsible for writing and researching news, reviews, and tutorials as well as maintaining the forums and interacting with readers directly. I boosted site traffic and readership significantly through social networking, newsletters, and by attending industry conferences and trade shows. I left my full-time position here to broaden my writing experience with freelance work in other fields.

Writer/Editor for TransCanada Radio (Smoke Labs)
(Contract: February 2008 – October 2008)
I was a writer for online Canadian music blog called TransCanada Radio. I was responsible for news, reviews, concert listings, live coverage of music events as well as press conference coverage. I interviewed musicians one on one and was responsible for all media releases on the site.

Teacher at Academy of Learning
(Contract: September 2006 – September 2007)
I taught Computer Science and Life Skills courses to Adult WFW students at Odawa Native Friendship Centre. I was trained specifically in Microsoft software including Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, OneNote and Powerpoint. I taught my students how to use the internet as a resource for study and research as well as for job searching and resume sharing. I also ran a weekly seminar on communicating effectively with employers and co-workers in the workplace.