BACKGROUND

I’ve worked for 25 years in publishing. My background is in editorial, writing, art direction, production and marketing for magazines, books and websites. Niche topic areas: interior design, home building, architecture, health, fitness, yoga, barre, fashion, food, lifestyle, travel, tourism, event planning and weddings. 

 

Personal interests: family, yoga, barre fitness, interior design and cooking. 

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2021 BAR METHOD CERTIFICATION

Certifed to teach Bar Method, Bar Method Advanced, Bar Flow and Bar Restore

Barre Fitness 

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2019 TOTAL BARRE® INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Merrithew™ Health and Fitness Education

Barre Fitness 

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2019 YYOGA 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING

YYoga College

Hatha, Power and Flow Yoga

 

2014 EVENT/WEDDING PLANNING DIPLOMA

DreamGroup Academy

Event and Wedding Planning

 

2001- MASTER OF PUBLISHING

Simon Fraser University

History, Business, Editorial and Design of Publishing

 

1996 POST BACCALAUREATE IN COMMUNICATIONS

Simon Fraser University

Publishing, Communications and Print Media Studies 

 

1992 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

McGill University

English Literature, Communications and French

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EXPERIENCE

BARRE INSTRUCTOR

2021-current The Bar Method

2019-2021 Barre Belle

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CREATIVE DIRECTION AND STYLING

2016 - 2021 Emanate Events

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MAGAZINE DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION

1996-2019 (various publications)

Visitor’s Choice, International Guide, Architect, Builder and Designer, Dreamhouse Magazine, BC Homes Magazine, Wellness Matters, Canadian Home Builder & Renovator, Canadian Builder & Architect

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

1996-2011(various publications)

Visitor’s Choice, International Guide, Okanagan Visitor, BC Homes Magazine, The Trowel, Canadian Wall & Ceiling Journal, Wellness Matters, Directory of Editors, Canadian Homebuilder & Renovator, British Columbia Homebuilder, Canadian Builder & Architect, British Columbia Builder & Architect, Banff & Lake Louise Official Visitor Guide

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PROMOTIONAL DESIGN PROJECTS

Visitor’s Choice, International Guide, Western Living Travels, Western Living Designs, Builds and Renovates, Western Living Entertains, UBC International House, iStyle

 

BOOK DESIGN

Whitecap Books, Hodgepodge Books, Blue Lake Books, 3-Day Novel Contest, Editor’s Association of Canada

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VOLUNTEER WORK

HANDSWORTH FIELD HOCKEY MANAGER

2020-Current

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MEDIA COORDINATOR

2016-2022 Carisbrooke Elementary PAC Member

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FRUIT AND VEGGIE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

2015-2022 Carisbrooke Elementary

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GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA ASSISTANT LEADER

2013-2016 Assisting and planning with Girl Guides of Canada units 

for girls aged 8 - 11 

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WORKSHOPS & EXTRACURRICULAR

8-week Handstand Workshop, Courageous Flight Yoga Inversions, Yoga-The Chakras, Calligraphy with Maurelle, Italian Cooking with Glenys