A multidisciplinary individual with diverse skills including communication, storytelling, knowledge translation, strategy, analysis, problem solving, and project management. A professional with a background in scientific research, scientific publishing, and editing. A communicator experienced in social media, blogging, mentoring, outreach, and education, and familiar with CP style.
Canadian Science Publishing
2019 - 2022• Copy edited and proofread journal articles, electronic newsletters, and plain language summaries • Production edited journal articles and corresponded with authors about their papers, aiming for a rapid turnaround time to publication • Formatted and published plain language summaries using Medium
Canadian Science Publishing
2017 - 2018• Coordinated with Editorial Assistants to ensure peer review process went smoothly • Performed configuration tasks as necessary in ScholarOne • Created and ran reports as necessary in ScholarOne/Cognos Reporting
Canadian Science Publishing
2014 - 2019• Assisted in the development and launch of the journal • Wrote, proofread, and edited website content • Copy edited and proofread journal articles, blog posts, electronic newsletters, and marketing/promotional materials • Production edited journal articles and corresponded with authors about their papers, aiming for a rapid turnaround time to publication • Performed Editorial Assistant duties for the journal, aiming to ensure rapid peer review turnaround time • Coordinated a team of over 85 volunteers • Created Editorial Board reports and co-held Editorial Board meetings with the Editor-in-Chief • Wrote and formatted/posted blog posts using Marqui blogging platform • Formatted and published e-mail alerts using MailChimp
Canadian Science Publishing
2014 - 2014• Coordinated with journal editors to solicit submissions to Canadian Science Publishing journals • Attended conferences/staffed booths to meet potential authors and solicit submissions to Canadian Science Publishing journals • Coordinated with Marketing to produce marketing materials aimed at soliciting submissions to Canadian Science Publishing journals
Canadian Science Publishing
2014 - 2014• Processed manuscripts at submission to ensure guidelines were met and coordinated with authors if not assigned manuscripts to the appropriate handling editor • Communicated/coordinated with authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure timely turnaround time
Freelance Work
2011 - PresentEditing of scientific manuscripts written by international authors submitting to English language scientific journals.
Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and Corporate Communications
2025 - 2026Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPh.D. in Geoscience and Palaeontology
2000 - 2007Calgary, Alberta, CanadaM.Sc. in Palaeoecology
1998 - 2000Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHon. B.Sc. in Geology and Palaeontology
1993 - 1997Toronto, Ontario, CanadaScience Borealis
2017 - 2026Treasurer for Science Borealis, a Canadian science communication not-for-profit organization.
Science Borealis
2017 - 2026Blogging and managing syndicated subject-related blogs for Science Borealis, a Canadian science communication not-for-profit organization.
Cybermentor
2003 - 2020Online mentoring of elementary and high school age girls interested in science.
