Free-lance writer/Broadcaster/Publicist
Various publications/organizations, Vancouver, B.C.
1986 - 1995
- Research and writing of local, national, and international news stories
- Feature writing on seniors' oriented issues including stories on elder abuse, sandwich generation, mental health issues, hospice programs; feature writing on issues of local historical interest, and others
- Publicity coordinator (writing of news releases, pamphlets, and media liaison) for organizations including the Generation Connections Society, Committee to Review Adult Guardianship, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, International Women's Day, Vancouver Historical Society, and others
Researcher/Writer
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, Vancouver, B.C.
1987 - 1988
- Researched and wrote 40-page booklet ("Do I Qualify?") including index, appendices, and table of contents for seniors on public funding benefits for the elderly and the disabled excerpt
- Facilitation of workshop on the booklet's use to seniors' counselors
News Reporter
CKSW Radio, Swift Current, Sask.
1985 - 1986
- Research, writing, and production of three local news-stories per day for broadcast
- Dubbing and editing of provincial, national, and international news-stories from wire service
- Reading of three news-casts per day
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