Professional Summary
Detail-oriented blog writer with a background in digital publishing, lifestyle content, and search-optimized storytelling. Experienced in researching diverse subjects, conducting interviews, and producing engaging, reader-focused articles for online audiences.
Professional Experience
Cascadia Wave Media
Vancouver, British Columbia
Junior Content Writer
Jun 2024 – Present
- Write 3 to 4 long-form articles weekly covering regional outdoor lifestyle, sustainability trends, and local culture.
- Conduct primary research, interviews, and keyword analysis using Semrush to improve search visibility on organic channels.
- Collaborate with editorial leads to pitch topic clusters, draft clickable headlines, and edit drafts adhering to Canadian Press style.
- Format and publish blog entries via WordPress, optimizing image alt text, internal cross-links, and meta descriptions.
Kitsilano Creative Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia
Content Writing Intern
Sep 2023 – May 2024
- Drafted lifestyle and small-business blog articles for local client websites, maintaining individualized tone and style guides.
- Proofread copy across blog drafts, email newsletters, and landing pages to eliminate factual inaccuracies and typographical errors.
- Tracked monthly article performance metrics, identifying high-performing evergreen topics to guide editorial scheduling.
Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts · English Literature and Creative Writing · Vancouver, British Columbia · With Distinction · Sep 2018 – Apr 2022
Completed coursework in digital storytelling, rhetorical analysis, and modern journalistic writing.
Served as features contributor and copy assistant for the student arts and culture publication.
Projects
Urban Fern Journal
Jan 2023 – Aug 2024
- Authored 24 monthly essays examining sustainable community gardening initiatives and urban agriculture throughout British Columbia.
- Grew organic reader newsletter subscriptions to over 1,200 readers through consistent long-form commentary and social distribution.
Skills
Blog Writing
Search Engine Optimization
WordPress
Content Strategy
Copy Editing
Editorial Research
Canadian Press Style
Semrush
On-Page SEO
Contentful
Languages
English
C2
French
B2
Certifications
Content Marketing Certification
HubSpot Academy · May 2024
Google Analytics Individual Qualification
Google Digital Academy · Feb 2025
Community Involvement
Pacific Coast Companion Rescue
Vancouver, British Columbia · Oct 2022 – Dec 2024
- Volunteer Newsletter Writer
- Wrote monthly spotlights highlighting animal foster caregivers, adoption success stories, and educational pet care articles.
- Reviewed volunteer-submitted event notices and edited materials to align with organizational messaging.