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Stigma-Free SocietyPresenter
Sep. 2022British Columbia, Canada- Guided students (Gr 8 to 12) through a visual booklet featuring information on mental health and stigma
- Presented my personal story outlining my mental health journey in order to help raise awareness of the various stigmas and to direct youth to the resources available
The Reading PartnershipLead Reading Coach
Sep. 2022 - Jun. 2024
Art StartsProject Manager
Jun. 2022 - Oct. 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Coordinated the planning process for a series of cultural hotspot events in Little Jamaica, which involved managing the budget, recruiting talent, creating promotional material, engaging with attendees, and assisting with the set-up of the event
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Story PlanetWriting Facilitator
Sep. 2021 - Jun. 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada• Facilitated workshops to inspire creativity and confidence in young writers and artists
• Mentored aspiring authors through the 360 Stories virtual program, geared to help students publish their fiction and non-fiction stories for an anthology
FreelanceParticipating Artist, Mayworks Festival
Aug. 2021 - May. 2022- Contributed a project with artist, Anna J. McIntyre, for a colloborative artmaking experience as part of the Labour Arts Catalyst (2022) program with Mayworks Festival
- The project consisted of a bookwork entitled "Breaking Barriers" which highlighted the experiences of organizers, artists and participants of the Coalition for Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) including Albert Jackson, Violet King Henry, Stanley Grizzle, Fred Upshaw, Bromley Armstrong, June Veecock, Herman Stewart, Marie Clarke Walker, Mark Brown, Janice Gairey, Christopher Wilson and Yolanda McLean. A book launch was held on May 20th at the United Steelworkers Building.
Ontario Learning Development FoundationInterviewer/Writer
Jun. 2021 - Aug. 2021• Curated a series of articles on gender-based violence for one of the lead online publications as part of a research initiative
• Moderated 5 + online panels with leading voices on gender-based violence including consent, communication, access to healthcare, and safety awareness.
• Facilitated questions for a focus group and one-on-one interviews to gather data for the Safe and Strong gender-based violence project exploring GBV’s impact on Black women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.
The Reading PartnershipReading Coach
Apr. 2021 - Jun. 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Supported children (ages 9 -12) in small breakout groups through weekly reading activi-
ties, discussions, and games for Kids Read TO
- Helped encourage a love of reading for students as well as strengthened their literacy
skills and confidence
BBW International Event StaffVirtual Event Moderator/Event Staff
May. 2019 - Sep. 2022Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBBW International, BBW is the leading event staffing company in Canada; has serviced over 1,200 events a year in 9 markets in Canada – delivers exceptional people and service. • Monitored 100+ conference events via Zoom online platform, introduced speakers and provided event information
• Facilitated Q&A and chat following presentations and led virtual exhibits
• Liaised with speakers and provided technical support to prevent audio or video problems prior to each presentation
FreelanceFreelance Writer/Content Creator
Jan. 2017 - Jun. 2021Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs a freelancer, I supported business owners, nonprofits and digital marketing agencies with their creative needs to achieve their desired results. My business approach were highly agile and could adapt to any client’s requests. • Contributed to a database of diverse women entrepreneurs all over Canada for the
Women’s Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (“See It. Be It. WEKH Campaign”)
• Produced over 200 pieces of multimedia content such as web pages, videos, feature articles, proposals, infographics, newsletters and social media for a number of leading nonprofits, publications and organizations • Created and proofed videos, infographics, blog posts, social media content
World Vision Canada/InternationalCommunicator/Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator
Nov. 2016 - Apr. 2017Canada/United States• Compiled data and pictures with KissFlow workflow software, edited Fiscal Year 2017 annual progress reports for assigned country • Managed 100+ mail-out to sponsors
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• Produced ~ 40 communication pieces for various blog sites and social media materials
• Conducted field calls to collect contact information for key advocacy campaign and interviewed retail companies of interest to inquire about their fair-trade practices and to invite them to part of a forum we were hosting at the time • Researched and compiled complex information into infographics and articles to support fundraising projects to raise money and awareness on the realities of child labour in Ghana, Bangladesh and India
• Collaborated in preparing presentations for social justice workshops
• Corresponded with web designer for updates to website and to ensure deadlines were met
Canadian Crossroads InternationalOnline and Social Media Coordinator
Jul. 2011 - Aug. 201149 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON-conducted website updates
-provided regular posts and responses online (Facebook and Twitter) including articles, photos and videos
-supported production of online newsletter
-conducted and transcribed interviews
-developed podcasts using audio editing software: Audacity
-developed training guides for social media and reporting
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