As an English language writer based in Montreal, it takes persistance and no little talent to land a full-time position in your field. Luckily I’m a person with both traits in abundance (I’m also extremely humble). Since graduating from Concordia University in 2007, I have worked as a writer and editor both Freelance and full-time. Below is a summary of my resume; if you would like more information about my Services, rates, Portfolio or any of my work experience, please don’t hesitate to contact me: lisa@lisahoekstra.com.
Freelance
Freelance Writer
List My Business; Montreal, Quebec
Journalist
Tidings Magazine; Montreal, Quebec
Website Copy Writer
Kleur Design; Prince Edward County, Ontario
Website Copy Writer
Tidings Eats; Montreal, Quebec
Corporate Work
Commmunications & Website/Special Projects
Opimian; Westmount, Quebec
Opimian is Canada’s only Nationwide wine club. They produce two forms of internal communications – wine related and administrative. Since September 2009, I have held the title Communications and Website, which includes writing, editing and preparing copy for all administrative and marketing communications – letters, email, website, marketing and internal promotions. After December 2010, I was given the additional role of Special Projects; I act as the liaison between the freelance layout/graphic designers and translators, providing direction, instruction and follow ups where necessary. Special projects include large documentation – such as an 80 paged Wine Review, New Membership Booklet, Financial Statements, Organization and Indexing projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature; Minor in Professional Writing
Concordia University; Montreal, Quebec
“The Minor in Professional Writing provides students, regardless of their major, with training as writing specialists in many professional areas, including business and technical writing.”
~ Concordia University
“The [English Literature] Major is the standard program in literature, giving students a grounding in the discipline and at the same time permitting them to pursue their own interests in an increasingly rich and diverse field of study.”
~ Concordia University
Professional Affiliations
Quebec Writers’ Federation Member since 2009
My Network
Contact him if you’re looking for quality journalism from a writer with a diverse skill set (and great sense of humour). You won’t be disappointed.