Anela Nicholson

 Objective To gain freelance writing and editing jobs encompassing a variety of topics. Education BC Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma | Dover Bay Secondary Graduation class of 2017 Over the course of my high school education, I have strived to pursue excellence in all areas, but most especially in English. My organizational skills and knowledge of literacy and grammar, coupled with my ability to write quickly and succinctly have brought me both excellent results on provincial testing, as well as in the day to day assignments of school. I received honours and a BC Scholarship for my high mark in Family Studies 12, a course requiring numerous essay pieces, and a finale essay of eight pages detailing my plans for my future. Experience In-House Editor | Thatresourcesite.com - I provided in-house editing services for an online education resource provider. I worked with the owners to develop and write some of the text for a weekly curriculum series and also edited the text written by the owners for curriculum and web pages. Owner and Operator | Catholic Sis Media- I created and maintained my own website, writing and editing all of my own content. I also developed videos and show scripts for my online live stream show where I conducted interviews and discussions with guests while also doing solo segments. Quarterly Youth Columnist | The Diocesan Messenger - I was a youth columnist in the quarterly news publication of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria titled The Diocesan Messenger. For each issue, I consulted with my editor to pitch an article idea or theme, then would develop a youth-geared article within a specified word limit. These articles would pass through a rigorous screening by the editing team before being published. Youth Speak News Columnist | The Catholic Register 2015 I was selected to join of team of junior news reporters for the national Canadian Catholic newspaper The Catholic Register. My role consisted of working with our team editor to develop articles based on current events such as the papal visit to the United States, and consulting with other members of my team to create group articles to discuss topics relevant to religious youth. Contributing Finalist | The Poetry Institute of Canada 2012 I submitted an original free verse poem titled Cancer to the Poetry Institute of Canada as part of their Young Writers Poem Contest. It was published in the 2012 youth anthology, Island Wonders. Skills Excellent organization and planning skills Creative mindset and imagination Work well within deadlines and requests Strong communication skills Competency in Microsoft Office Suite Between 55-60 WPM typing speed About Me I enjoy writing for a few reasons. First of all, it allows me to express myself in a way that others can understand and it lets me share my ideas and experiences with others through a common medium. I also enjoy writing because it sometimes allows me to help others articulate themselves; by using my skills I better the lives of those around me.