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I have a reputation for three things: knowing interesting people, pithy commentary, the ability to write a quality product on a tight deadline. I have interviewed authors (Guy Gavriel Kay), actors (Ron Glass), historians, interdisciplinary artists and dancers. I hope to add politicians and businesspeople to the roster.
I would like to do more work writing about the arts and entertainment. Interests include dance, theatre, sci fi, anime and the environment.
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(Sway Magazine (Torstar), 4/25/2008)
SciFi television host Natasha Eloi lands the job of a lifetime with SpaceTV.
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(Sway Magazine (Torstar), 4/25/2008)
Osgoode student Denise Ann Williams receives first ever Harry Jerome Scholarship for black law students.
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(Xtra , 2/14/2008)
Black History Month feature on gay Black activists.
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(Sway Magazine (Torstar), 6/12/2007)
A look at the arts scene in the embattled neighbourhood of Regent Park
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(Sway Magazine (Torstar), 4/1/2007)
A quarter-century on, the Harry Jerome Awards continue to reflect Black Canadian excellence
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Beyond the Underground Railroad: The long, proud, ongoing history of black Toronto
(Eye Weekly (TorStar), 2/1/2007)
Feature piece on the history of Afri-Canadians in Toronto.
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(BlogTO.com, 6/9/2006)
A review of CanAsian Dance's "Transformations", which explores the "expressions of Gender Roles in Asian Dance".
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(BlogTO.com, 11/5/2005)
Dance review of Compagnie Marie Chouinard
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(Mix: Independent Art & Culture, 4/25/2000)
Interview/review of interdisciplinary performance troupe Taste This!: author/poet Anna Camilleri, storyteller/author Ivan E. Coyote, actor Zoe T. Eakle, Random Order's bassist S. Lynn Phillips
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Content Editor (online) |
9 Years |
| Library employee - very skilled in fact-checking |
12 Years |
| Writer |
17 Years |
Specialty |
| Books & Literature |
10 Years |
| Arts & Humanities |
10 Years |
| Op. Ed. |
18 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
18 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
BlogTO.com (6-10), Sway Magazine (3-5), Eye Magazine (1-2) |
Other Work History
When I am not writing, I act as a networking advisor and perform and teach.
My "day job" is in education administrative support. |
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite |
Technical Skills
iMovie |
Equipment
Digital camera (Canon Powershot A550), iMac with camera, RCA digital voice recorder, |
Unions
Steelworkers Union (Canada) |
References
Jon Sarpong, Editor, SWAY Magazine
jsarpong [@] swaymag.ca
www.swaymag.ca
Edward Keenan, Editor, Eye Weekly
ekeenan [@]eyeweekly.com
Tim Shore, publisher of BlogTO.com
tim [@] blogTO.com
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Awards
Writer's Reserve Writers Grant |
Other
University of Toronto,
Honours B.A.
(history,classics and women's studies)
George Brown College
Fundraising and Volunteer Management Certificate
Labour Council
Union Counsellor Certificate
Toronto Public Library
Puppeteering and Storytelling training
Commissioned to build two puppet shows (script, puppets and set)
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I am willing to travel locally. |
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