Editor/Administrative Assistant
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I am relatively new to the Okanagan, having grown up in Prince George, BC, and spent time in the lower mainland and Alberta in my adulthood. I moved to West Kelowna last June with my family of four—now five with our new pup, Maple—and am enjoying all that the Okanagan has to offer! I am currently working part-time as an editor, part-time as an administrative assistant, and am looking to branch out of my current roles to find something more consistent that will get me out meeting people in my new community!
Administrative Assistant at Indigenous Editors Association (2026-01 – Present)
Manage and create posts for all social media accounts, review and respond to info emails, correspond with clients and members, organize information in spreadsheets, set up Zoom meetings and webinars, take meeting notes and prepare agenda for routine meetings, update and manage website
Proofreader at UBC Press (2026-01 – Present)
Review manuscripts for proper errors and essential layout in accordance with House Style Guides. Genres include children's book, Young Adult, and Non-Fiction
Proofreader at Tundra Books/Swift Water Books (Divisions of Penguin Randomhouse Canada) (2025-09 – Present)
Review manuscripts for proper errors and essential layout in accordance with House Style Guides. Genres include children's book, Young Adult, and Non-Fiction
Copy Editor at FriesenPress (2025-04 – Present)
Review and edit manuscripts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, errors, consistency, and proper citation. Prepare Style Guide and Memorandum summarizing work done. Use tracked changes and final form as presentation to client. Work on non-fiction including memoir, self-help, journals, anthologies, poetry, and children's books.
Back Cover Copywriter at FriesenPress (2025-04 – Present)
Draft copy for back cover blurbs and write author bios.
Copy Editor at LeadHer Publishing (2023-06 – Present)
Review and edit manuscripts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, errors, consistency, and proper citation. Prepare Style Guide and Memorandum summarizing work done. Use tracked changes and final form as presentation to client. Work on non-fiction including memoir, self-help, journals, anthologies, poetry, and children's books.
Copy Editor at Self-Employed (Anya Wyers Editor) (2023-02 – Present)
Review and edit manuscripts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, errors, consistency, and proper citation. Prepare Style Guide and Memorandum summarizing work done. Use tracked changes and final form as presentation to client. Work on non-fiction including memoir, self-help, journals, anthologies, poetry, and children's books.
Paralegal at WHC LLP (2021-10 – 2022-10)
New client file reviews and summaries, drafted legal documents and memoranda, attended to client care, trial prep, mentor to junior staff, assisted with reception duties in small law firm, reviewed and summarized medical documents and reports, created and filed land title documents with BC Registry, drafted and managed correspondence including letters and emails
Paralegal at Various other BC Law Firms (2006-06 – 2017-10)
New client file reviews and summaries, drafted legal documents and memoranda, attended to client care, trial prep, mentor to junior staff, assisted with reception duties in small law firm, reviewed and summarized medical documents and reports, created and filed land title documents with BC Registry, drafted and managed correspondence including letters and emails
Editing Certificate in Editing – Simon Fraser University (2021-10 – 2023-02)
Creative Writing Certificate in Creative Writing – Simon Fraser University (2019-09 – 2020-06)
Paralegal Certificate in Paralegal Studies – Capilano College (2004-09 – 2006-05)
