Copywriter, social media enthusiast, travel aficionado, sports-person, linguist, et al.
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Profile
- Working experience in content writing, editing, and proofreading
- Knowledge of best SEO practices and demonstrated ability to create quality content as per SEO requirements
- Extensive journalistic writing skills
- Considerable experience using social media for strategic communications purposes
- Familiarity with InDesign, Google Drive, Google Analytics, WordPress, and JIRA
- Working knowledge of HTML, website structures, and content management systems
- Experience developing and managing blog and personal website
- Able to meet deadlines and highly organised
- Excellent judgement and initiative, within both group and individual settings
- Strong and efficient communicator, all work environments
- Proven ability to manage professional staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Macintosh applications
- Languages: English, Spanish and French: spoken and written
Experience
- Sports Writer, Exclusive Sports Media (London)
2014
Sports reporter/writer for online media. Write and edit articles, perform extensive research, conduct interviews, attend appropriate events, and navigate content management system. (View ESM in portfolio.)
- Web Content Writer and Social Media Manager, INFURN (London)
2013 – 2014
Created, edited, and proofread content for eCommerce websites. Managed implementation of company-wide social media strategy, uploaded content, managed freelance translators, assisted in creating video content, and ensured on-going communication with management. (View INFURN in porfolio.)
- Programme Assistant Manager, Hudson Yacht Club (Quebec, Canada)
2013
Assisted with managerial responsibilities, provided coaching and supervision to young competitive sailors, evaluated their performance, assisted in setting individual goals, developed a training and regatta schedule, and coordinated travel plans to outside sporting events.
- Translation Consultant, Eventem (Madrid, Spain)
2012 – 2013
Provided language support; translated and edited promotional material. (View Eventem in portfolio.)
- Sailing Race Team Coach, Real Club Náutico de Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
2012 – 2013
Provided at-home and away coaching to group of young competitive solo-sailors, assisted in setting individual goals, developed a training and regatta schedule, and coordinated travel plans to outside sporting events.
- English language specialist, Instituto Gabriela Mistral (Madrid, Spain)
2011 – 2013
Mentored and supervised high school students in the English language, developed lesson plans in accordance with appropriate curriculum, translated educational material, and collaborated with fellow teachers. Coordinated and accompanied a group of Spanish students on a trip abroad. (View Gabriela Mistral in portfolio.)
- Sailing Instructor, Forenex: Summer Courses (Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
2012
Taught and supervised Spanish-speaking students, and ensured overall safety and well-being of the students registered in the sailing programme.
- Sports Editor, The Athenaeum: Acadia University’s publication
2010 – 2011
Researched, edited and wrote weekly articles for sports section; collaborated with staff to generate story ideas; assisted reporters in improving their writing skills; laid out and edited weekly sports section (InDesign); set individual goals for, and trained others to set goals to improve their journalistic skills. (View The Athenaeum in portfolio.)
- Spanish Teaching Assistant, Department of Languages and Literatures, Acadia University
2010 – 2011
Supported students with composition, grammar and conversation; held daily office hours; graded homework; maintained student records; planned learning activities with professors; and strengthened personal knowledge of curriculum.
- Programme Manager, Sailing Department, Hudson Yacht Club
2008 – 2011
Programme coordination, promotion and delivery; ensured effective management of sailing staff; provided instructor training; maintained equipment and teaching facilities; supported continued growth of all programmes; oversaw staff schedules, and ensured on-going communication with management and board of directors as well as overall safety and well-being of the staff and students. (View HYC in portfolio.)
- Intern, Canada World Youth Development/Volunteer excursion to Ecuador
2006
Fundraised to cover entire cost of trip, participated in trip preparation (orientation and language courses); lived with local Ecuadorian family and volunteered in local Ecuadorian day-care and with local Ecuadorian mothers’ association; participated in local language courses.
Education
- Universidad de La Rioja, Hispanic Philology and Advanced Diploma from Fundación La Rioja
2009 – 2010
Relevant course work: Spanish Grammar, Conversation and Culture, Art History, History of Ancient Hispanic Towns, Spanish Oenology, Spanish Gastronomy (all courses received in Spanish)
- Acadia University, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science
2007 – 2011
Relevant course work: Pop Culture and World Politics, Mass Media, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Spanish (conversation, grammar and literature)
- Dawson College, Health Science
2006 – 2007
Relevant course work: Global, Social Perspectives and First Nations Peoples in Canada
Awards/Distinctions
- Member of London Ultimate Frisbee teams, mixed, women’s and indoor
2013 – 2014
- Member of “Quijotes + Dulcineas,” Madrid Ultimate Frisbee Team
(won Nationals)2011 – 2012 - Member of Relay for Life (cancer research fundraiser) organizing committee
2008 – 2009
- Student Representative on the Acadia University Department of Languages
and Literatures2008 - Member and Vice President of Acadia University Model United Nations Forum
2007 – 2009
(selected to attend McGill Model United Nations Conference)
- Member of the Acadia University Women’s Varsity Rugby Team
2007 – 2008
- Recipient of YMCA Community Service Award
2006
- Recipient of Birks Bronze Medallion for Cooperation and Service
2006
Visa
Currently based in London, UK. I hold a five-year UK Ancestry Visa. Expires 01/09/18, with the option of extending or settling.
Latest posts by Hannah (see all)
- Food lexicon: Canada/US vs UK - July 29, 2014
- An evening in Logroño, La Rioja - July 2, 2014
- Kimmy Fasani : Dedicated to women’s freestyle snowboarding - June 30, 2014
