SHEILA KOENIG

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Dreamweaver, basic HTML and CSS, with knowledge of both PC/Windows and Mac interfaces
• Extensive research, editing, fact-checking and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of written and spoken French

EDUCATION

Ryerson and York Universities, Toronto, Ontario
Master of Communication and Culture, June 2005

• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS), $17,500, 2003
• Ryerson Program Scholarship, $4500, 2003
• Ryerson Program Scholarship, $6000, 2002

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
Bachelor of Arts, June 2000

• Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, $1,500, 1995

EMPLOYMENT

Evanov Radio Group
Copywriter/Researcher- Writer, August 2009 – Present

• Write copy for 103.9 PROUD FM, Z103.5 FM, and 88.5 The Jewel FM
• Schedule creative traffic using Wide Orbit Traffic
• Write promotions for station branding
• Produce website updates, sales report summaries, and company newsletters
• Write 1-minute lifestyle segment talk breaks for 88.5 The Jewel FM

TripAdvisor LLC
Freelance professional writer, Web Classifier/Editor, October 2005 – present

• Write copy for TripAdvisor site.
• Edit/Compile and write TripAdvisor travel guides
• Research, fact check, edit, and compile site content for use in TripAdvisor publications.
• Perform website information verification and cleanup.
• Classify, create, and edit listings.
• Correspond with business and property owners regarding their listings on the site. Address their questions and concerns.

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
Teaching Assistant, Department of Political Studies and School of Administrative Studies, POL601 Contemporary Social Movements, September - December 2003

• Researched and planned tutorials
• Led discussions
• Marked papers, 80 in all

Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology, SOC300 Sociology of Diversity, April 2003

• Marked Papers, 63 in all

Teaching Assistant, Department of Sociology, SOC028 Women, Power and Change, September - December 2002

• Marked Papers, 160 in all

Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Statistical Clerk (CR-03), Census of Agriculture 2001, September 2001 – March 2002

• Conducted matches between Population and Agriculture Census questionnaires, using various electronic imaging and search tools.
• Used CPS and imaging software for document control and records management
• Performed quality control checks on assignments
• Input raw statistical data
• Sorted Census questionnaires for batch processing
• Archived and retrieved written matter
• Coded, classified, and filed questionnaires and attachments
• Catalogued hard copies of Census questionnaires in library
• Queried and verified data files with image files
• Compiled and maintained database for the organization of Census batch envelopes

VOLUNTEER WORK

Shameless Magazine
Volunteer Blogger, October 2008 - present

• Write concise and entertaining posts aimed at informing and engaging young women interested in feminism and critical thinking.
• Posting archive can be viewed here.

Community Matters Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Volunteer Teacher/Facilitator, August 2005 - August 2008

• Taught beginner class English as a Second Language
• Designed and implemented lesson plans for course
• Led groups of six to twelve Canadian newcomers learning English

4 Corners Society, Edmonton, Alberta
Co-founder and Executive Director, January 1997 - January 2000

• Conceived of, planned, created and edited 4 Corners: A Feminist Review, both 1998 and 1999 editions
• Gathered, edited and proofread submissions for entry into the journals
• Arranged and publicized journal launches as well as related events
• Planned and maintained budget and policy development
• Engaged in community outreach and organized volunteers
• Organized and engaged in various fundraising initiatives
• Co-organized media conferences and public discussion forums

RELATED INTERESTS

I enjoy writing and look for employment that will help me to enrich my skills in communication, accounting and project management. I also enjoy volunteering and working to improve and interact with my community.