About/Qualifications

EDUCATION:

BA, Honours Specialization in English Literature and Writing Studies — 2014

MA, English Literature and Transitional Justice — 2017

Studied Baking and Pastry Arts Management at Fanshawe College — 2019

PhD Candidate (ABD) in English Literature at Western University  — 2023

• specialized in Canadian literature, Indigenous studies, and food sovereignty

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Various genres of writing including academic essays, literature reviews, resumes, cover letters, grant applications, news articles, blogs, zines, recipes, formal business communication, professional ad-copy, social media posts, flash/short fiction, poetry, and personal essays. i can also meme.
• Food and culinary arts: professional baking; nutrition; food security and sovereignty; the farm-to-table movement
• Climate change and social justice
• Beekeeping, native North American pollinators, and environmental sustainability
• Mental health
• Canadian politics and history
• Spirituality: Christianity, tarot, astrology, modern witchcraft
• LGBTQ2S

SKILLS:

• Adept with Wordpress, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and able to learn new software quickly
• Knowledge of writing for SEO and UX
• A natural at using social media platforms including Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram
• Basic grasp of visual design principles, including familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other image editing programs
• Familiarity with major academic style conventions: MLA, APA, Chicago, and McGill