Skills: Communications, Writing, Editing, Journalism, Strategic Marketing, Social Media, Public & Media Relations, Promotions and Event Planning. Fully bilingual (English/French – spoken/written). AI fluency.
Experience:
Executive Editor, Celtic Life International Magazine (2012-2026)
Publisher & CEO, Arts East (2010-2026)
Managing Editor, APCC Post Magazine (2009-2012)
Author, Atlantic Canada’s 100 Greatest Books (Nimbus, 2009)
Broadcaster, The Book Club (CKDU-FM radio, Halifax, 2008-2012)
Journalist (1990-2026 / Montreal, Halifax – Print, Radio, Internet & Television): Celtic Life International, Globe and Mail, National Post, Quill & Quire, Metro Halifax, Chronicle Herald, Arts East, POST, Epoch Times, Haligonia.ca, CKDU, Nova Scotia Business Journal, Central Nova Business Journal, Cape Breton Business Journal, eNBusiness Journal, Business Voice Magazine, Atlantic Books Today. Halifax Magazine, OptiMYze Magazine, Boom Magazine, Port of Halifax Magazine, St. John’s Telegram, Halifax Daily News, New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, Lifestyles Maritimes, The Coast, East Coast Living Magazine, Our Children Magazine, Hotelier Magazine, Burnside News, Halifax Weekly News, Southender, Bedford Magazine, Dartmouth Laker, MPWWR, Atlantic Construction Journal, Atlantic Fisherman, Earth Resources, Ocean Resources, Atlantic Boating News, On Reel Magazine, Chart Attack, Soulshine, Mote Magazine, The Voice, Coastal Communities Network, Chronicle, Concordian, Link, and many more.
2006-2008: Halifax Mooseheads (Halifax)
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Internal / External Communications
Public & Media Relations
2006-2007: East Coast Music Awards (Halifax)
Director of Marketing & Communications
Internal / External Communications
Public & Media Relations
2003: Saint Cecilia Concert Series (Halifax)
Director of Marketing & Communications
Internal / External Marketing & Communications
Public & Media Relations
2000-2002: McKnight Communications (Fredericton)
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Internal / External Marketing & Communications
Public & Media Relations
Education:
1987-1990: Concordia University (Montreal)
B.A. Journalism & Communication Studies
1984-1987: John Abbott College (Montreal)
D.E.C Social Sciences (Honors)
1979-1984: Loyola High School (Montreal)
D.E.S (Honors)
Contact; novamedia@gmail.com
References are available upon request.