Education
Humber College, Class of 2016
Toronto, Canada
Completed Humber College’s Creative Book Publishing post-graduate program, with a specialization in editorial. Studied writing, editing, marketing, sales and book production.
Trent University, Class of 2014
Peterborough, Canada
Successfully graduated from Trent University with an Honours Bachelor degree of arts, majoring in English literature. Was placed on the Dean’s Honour Roll, as well as rewarded a yearly renewable scholarship.
Continuing Education, Creative Fiction, Spring 2014
Peterborough, Canada
Completed a creative fiction workshop through Trent University. Studied under author Michelle Berry, and both worked on my own creative fiction, and edited the work of other members.
Introduction to Creative Fiction, Summer 2013
Peterborough, Canada
Introductory course in creative writing, focused on the craft of short fiction, through Trent University.
Editorial and Writing Experience
Edits by Allie, September 2014- present
Currently running a small freelance business (www.editsbyallie.com), offering editorial and writing services for works of fiction, academic and professional writing. I have completed work for published and unpublished novelists in Canada, America and Italy as well as content editing for independent publications and small businesses.
Freelance Writing, 2014- present
Over the past several years, I have contributed as a freelance writer for various publications including:
Hostelling International, Passion Passport, Explore Magazine, Florence News, Il Cartello, Broken pencil,
Newfangled, and am currently part of the editorial team for Novelty Magazine, as well as maintaining my
own travel blog. I have published short fiction, travel stories and guides, personal essays, articles, book reviews, news, and events.
Administrative Experience
The Kawartha Wildlife Centre, June 2018- January 2019
Ennismore, Ontario
Wrote grant proposals, emails, web content, and marketing materials as well as event organization and general admin responsibilities.
Westwind Inn, July 2018- January 2019
Buckhorn, Ontario
Was a receptionist and office administrator, managing bookings, retreats and group events as well as invoicing, scheduling, phones, emails, and giving tours.
St. Mark’s Cultural Association, November 2017- June 2018
Florence, Italy
Collaborated with the St. Mark’s cultural association to coordinate literary events such as author talks, writing workshops and publishing events for English expats in Florence.
Education Experience
Elementari Nel Bosco, October 2017- June 2018
Fiesole, Italy
Completed an academic year as an educator at Elementary nel Bosco, a private Montessori-style forest school.
Canadian Island, October 2017- April 2018
Florence, Italy
Taught ESL to children of a starter level at Canadian Island, private English school.
RUFA- Rome University of Fine Arts, February 2017- July 2017
Rome, Italy
Designed and taught a one-semester English course to students of RUFA private arts university.
Global Institutes English School, September 2016- January 2017
Rome, Italy
Taught one semester of English to both children and adults, in both group and private lessons.
