My Career Journey

For the past few years, I have taken opportunities to learn and expand my skillset through formal education and hands-on experience. Explore how my academic foundation and real-world expertise come together to deliver results that resonate.

Education

Master of Media in Journalism and Communication

Western University

Sept. 2024 | Aug. 2025

Developed advanced media skills to tell meaningful stories within the journalism and communications fields
First person to receive both the Wendie Crouch Cup and David Mills Trophy for exceptional video storytelling

Honours BA Media and Communication Studies

Brock University

Sept. 2022 | Aug. 2024

Dean’s Honour Roll (2022-2024), Academic All-Canadian Athlete (2022-2024), Swim Team Captain (2022-2024)

BA (3 Year) Psychology

Brock University

Sept. 2019 | June 2022

Dean’s Honour Roll (2019-2022), Academic All-Canadian Athlete (2019-2022), Swim Team Captain (2021-2022)

Work Experience

Content Support (Freelance)

Collective Arts Brewing

July 2025 | Aug. 2025

Captured high-quality photography at public events, including the grand opening of the Cambridge brewery, to showcase brand culture and community engagement
Supported the Brand and Strategy team by contributing visual content aligned with the company’s creative direction and marketing goals
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to meet content needs for social media and promotional materials

Communications (Summer Student)

Canada Life Assurance Company

May 2025 | Aug. 2025

Created engaging internal communications for The Zone and Tech Change Hub platforms, translating complex technology updates into accessible posts for employees and boosting engagement with the websites
Produced multimedia content (photography, video editing, written articles) to support employee engagement and promote Canada Life’s Technology Strategy
Created, proofread and edited drafts (articles, emails, posts, guides, communications plans) at various stages of production to align with Canadian Press (CP) style and Canada Life’s Technology style guide

Marketing Specialist

Yarnell Overhead Door Ltd.

Apr. 2024 | Aug. 2024

Spearheaded the company’s social media strategy, increasing overall engagement by 535% in just 28 days
Designed and published platform-optimized content for Instagram, Facebook and X, including static graphics, carousel posts and short-form videos
Generated new business leads by promoting services and events, as well as actively engaging with followers through comments and direct messages

Media Intern

Brock University Athletics

Sept. 2023 | April 2024

Wrote engaging articles about varsity sports games, highlighting key figures and important plays
Posted live updates for games on the Brock Badgers’ social media platforms to draw in target audiences, increase in-person attendance at events and improve engagement rates
Took charge of Photos of the Week, an Instagram segment featuring photos of Brock’s varsity athletes made into visually appealing carousel posts, boosting likes and click-through rates

Social Media Coordinator & Content Creator

Men's and Women's Swimming, Brock University Athletics

Sept. 2020 | April 2024

Created original multimedia content (photos, videos, stories) to highlight athlete achievements, meet results and behind-the-scenes moments; repurposed content for Instagram, TikTok and X
Developed a content calendar and brand kit to ensure a regular posting schedule, as well as consistency in tone and visual aesthetic across all platforms
Gained over 900 followers on Instagram—an increase of 233%—and more than 300 followers on TikTok

Clubs & Memberships

Golden Key International Honour Society

Brock University

April 2021 | Present

Achieved an academic average within the top 15% of all students in an academic program

Women's Swimming (Athlete & Captain)

Brock University Athletics

Sept. 2019 | April 2024

Balanced athletics and academics to become a five-time Academic All-Canadian Athlete, maintaining an average above 80% while competing at the varsity level
Led a competitive team of student-athletes and acted as a liaison between coaching staff and teammates
Organized team meetings and bonding events to enhance team cohesion, culture and morale

Awards

Western University

Wendie Crouch Cup
David Mills Trophy
David Murray Bowes Award

2024 - 2025

Brock University

2019 - 2022

2019 - 2020

Entrance Scholarship
President's Tournament Scholarship