Arlene Mahood

Arlene-Profile: Accomplished Writer / Copy-editor 25+ years of writing and editing experience encompassing business, textbooks, non-fiction, and fiction categories serving a myriad of audiences with varying tone, subject matter, and style. Published author of four novels; sought-after editor retained by authors and publishers; feature article writer and monthly columnist; and 10+ years of corporate writing – social media, marketing materials, training materials, online courses, webinars, presentations, invitations, corporate correspondence, and more. Experience Freelance Writer and Editor (since 1991) Copy-edited 13 fiction manuscripts; continue to edit articles and textbooks related to, for example, law, training, education, and finance. Wrote monthly or periodic columns and articles for business, general public, and students. Launched and maintained corporate and author social media campaigns Published three novels, Scorpio Saga; currently on fourth novel, Switch. Listing of writing and editing projects (word count from 500 – 375,000): Scorpio Saga Three novels (under pseudonym Lilith Darville) 146,000 word count Luminosity Publishing 2014 – 2015 Ticket to Temptation Novel (with an agent) 85,000 word count Switch Novel (in process) 23,000 word count to date Excessica Publishing Manulife Financial Marketing and Sales Articles 2016 – 2017 Sales Training Manuals and Online Learning Manuals 2013 – 2015 Variety of Sales Workbooks and Financial Guides 1990 – 1992 Miscellaneous Trios College – Launched and maintained social media (Facebook page/Twitter) 2009 – 2012 Powerful Women Magazine – Feature Articles 2010 Real Women Magazine – Restaurant Critic Columnist 2007 – 2008 Pearson Educational Canada – Sales Tips 2000 Irwin Law – Jury Selection in Criminal Trials 1997 (copy-editor, 125,000 words) Prentice Hall/TWB – Office Skills Curriculum Project 1997 Arlene Mahood |-| Page 2 of 2 Miscellaneous Continues University of Waterloo Press – Reliability & Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering 1987 (technical editor – 375,000 words) Conestoga College – OMDP Curriculum 1982 – 1985 Employment & Immigration Canada – Doing Your Own Thing 1984 Employment Manulife Financial Communications Consultant 2013 – Present Communication Specialist / Sales Support Specialist 1989 – 1994 Trebas Institute | triOS Corporation | Liaison College of Culinary Arts Campus Director 2005 – 2013 Oxford University Press Senior Sales Representative 2003 – 2005 Pearson Education Canada District Sales Representative 1998 – 2003 Toronto School of Business Instructor 1994 – 1998 Testimonials Corporate: “Arlene is a stellar communications expert … engaging … confident and venturesome ‘doer’… invigorating impact … passionate about her work and would put forth nothing less than 100% effort.” “Arlene identified the need for a message to sales, resolving a timing issue and avoiding a few headaches. Arlene put in extra time and, thorough capable management, was able to get the message created and deployed on time. Throughout the project, Arlene was a great collaborator and ally. I really hope I get to work with her again.” Fiction: “a thoroughly fantastic read... kept me guessing … I loved every second … just an amazing book...”started this book and finished it in the same day!” Education & Professional Development Writing Conferences—Romance Writers of America University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University – 10+ courses: English, Business Communications Bachelor of Arts, University of Waterloo Adult Education Certificate, Conestoga College Member, Professional Writers Association of Canada | Editors Canada Lifetime Member, Canadian Authors Association