Get to know me

I am your trusted BFF colleague: ready to review any piece of work to make you look good. When you succeed, I succeed.

I am a corporate relationship & account manager turned copy editor and proofreader. My expertise in internal communications, board reports, presentations, newsletters, and managing several projects at once, along with being the go-to team proofreader, made the leap to professional editing a no-brainer. I am known for my type-A organizational skills, time management, being detail-oriented, and thoughtful analyses. And I have completely fan-girled over meeting several Canadian celebrity chefs!

Some fun facts

My favourite book is Possessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker.
All-inclusive resorts in a sunny destination, with a frozen drink in hand, is my dream vacation.
Oxford commas make me happy. (Disclaimer: if they aren't your thing, I will follow your lead!)
I am a mom to 3 amazing, loud, busy, hilarious boys. Along with our princess dog, Sophie, and my husband, our house is never quiet.
Musicals also make me happy. My two favourites are Lion King and Wicked.
I am big Toronto sports fan, with the Jays at the top of my list. And I am so happy there are finally professional women's leagues.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite applications
Proofreading
Copy editing
Formatting
Project management
Communication skills

Report writing
Familiarity with style guides and dictionaries
Creating customized style guides
Following client style guides and preferences
Editing in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe
Time management

Languages

English (first language; fluent)

French (second language; intermediate)

Training

FORMAL TRAINING
Certificate, Editorial Skills Program (in progress), George Brown Polytechnic, Toronto, Ontario
Certificate, High-Level Proofreading And Copyediting Pro, Edit Republic, Online Learning
Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Glendon College at York University, Toronto, Ontario

WEBINARS & SEMINARS
"Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training", AODA online
"Inclusive Leadership", Corporate Education Group
"Take LinkedIn to the Next Level - Beyond Your Profile" by Michelle Waitzman, Editors Canada

Familiar style guides or dictionaries

The Chicago Manual of Style
The Canadian Press Stylebook
The Associated Press Stylebook
American Psychological Association style guide
MLA Style Manual

Oxford English Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
American Heritage Dictionary
Canadian Oxford Dictionary
Termium Plus Lexicon (Government of Canada)

NB: I will always ask your style and language preferences, and follow your lead. Already have a style guide? Awesome! It will be my bible while I review your content.