Deputy Editor, Online at Winnipeg Free Press
August 2007 - September 2012
My leadership and vision drove explosive growth in absolute uniques, and 130% growth in reader comments and submissions. I built chemistry through collaboration and integrity and delivered industry-leading content across platforms. I wrote the business plan for the News Cafe, a cutting-edge performance venue/restaurant that hosts and live-streams public town halls and mini-concerts. It has become a community information touchpoint and a dynamic social hub.
President at Winnipeg First Media
2006 - 2007
Responsibilities and duties: Developed business from concept through to execution, and managed all staff and day-to-day activities.
· Developed business plan and detailed pro forma after three months of market research.
· Developed cutting-edge web-based systems to deliver real-time news through video, audio, photos and text with programming and web design partners.
· Motivated a team of nine journalists through feedback, passion and recognition.
· Edited video, photos, audio and text and wrote opinion blogs.
President at Winnipeg First
October 2006 - August 2007
Developed business plan for Canada's first online-only news service from concept through to execution, and managed all staff and day-to-day activities. We consistently beat mainstream media to major breaking news stories and set the standard for online news coverage in Winnipeg.
Associate Communications Manager at Investors Group Financial Services Ltd
2004 - 2006
Job description: Developed communication plans and a variety of print, web and multimedia
deliverables for the management team and the consultant field. Duties included:
· Developed and managed the Field Director Resources working closely with the executive vice-president. Met weekly with lead web designer to generate content and update the schedule for upcoming posts. Worked with head office suppliers to create content, and tweak existing material. Monitored feedback and traffic to help determine future content.
· Supported several departments in the development of print and web-based collateral items.
Editor-in-chief at BanklessTimes
October 2012
I am part of the founding team of BanklessTimes, a new online niche publisher based in the San Francisco area dedicated to democratizing consumer and business finance.
BanklessTimes focuses on the alternative consumer finance market, including peer-to-peer lending, crowd funding, consumer credit, online banking and savings, investments and more.
We want to give borrowers and private lenders the information they need to do better financially on their own terms, and pretty much change the world of banking and finance.
Associate Communications Manager at Investors Group Financial Services Ltd
May 2004 - September 2006
Developed communication plans and a variety of print, web and multimedia deliverables for the management team and the consultant field.
? Developed and managed Field Director Resources working closely with the executive vice-president. Met weekly with lead web designer to generate content and update the schedule for upcoming posts.
? Supported several departments in the development of print and web-based collateral items.
Assistant Managing Editor/Autos/Travel Editor at Winnipeg Sun
June 1999 - April 2004
Job description: Primary objective was to set the local news direction for the Sun.
? Developed stories with assignment and beat reporters, monitored the wires and discussed story ideas with readers.
? Empowered members of the news team through daily constructive feedback; monthly update meetings involving staffing issues, changes in Canadian Press style.
? Consulted with upper managers to ensure effective delivery of our news mandate.
Copy Editor at Calgary Sun
1997 - 1999
Designed pages, editing local and wire copy, selected and placed photos, worked late shift for replates.
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