Renée Picard
Editor & Writer Montreal, QC - - www.reneepicard.com
Savvy, results-focused digital content professional with a history of producing, curating and distributing quality content
through multiple delivery channels to a global audience. Client-focused philosophy that seeks to enhance reader experience.
Thorough comprehension of the publishing process with a smooth integration of formal and informal elements in accordance
with publication standards. Over 15 years of experience in roles requiring a high degree of diplomacy (eg: intuiting
client/management needs, fostering a culture of pragmatic transparency, active listening for conflict resolution, decisionmaking based on “big picture” variables and outcomes).
Editing Proofreading Digital Publishing Communications Blogging Social Media Relationship Management
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Elephant journal Apprenticeship Program (Spring 2013)
Graduate, Master of Arts – Business Administration (2011)
Graduate, Bachelors of Arts – Geography (Environmental) (2006)
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Elephant Journal – Boulder, Colorado
Mindfulness / Wellness / Lifestyle Blog
3/2014 to 10/2016
Senior Editor
Edited and published thousands of short-form blogs on a range of topics to millions of monthly readers.
Led daily editorial decision-making, from initial revisions through to final product.
Demonstrated strong editorial judgement on content “best fit” in consideration of tone and context, often with
sensitive and/or controversial content.
Curated quality content in consideration of author voice, relevance and audience engagement.
Converted copy into accessible content through employment of various levels of editing (copy, structural and stylistic).
Volunteer and author coordination; team guidance and training.
SEO, keyword, title and lead generation.
Image retrieval per fair use and copyright guidelines.
Ensured journalistic integrity throughout articles (e.g.: fact-checking, plagiarism, libel, disclaimers).
Monitored social media metrics via Google Analytics and Parse.ly; comment moderation.
Transportation Trades – Vancouver Canada
Assistant to the Dean
Meeting Coordinating, Event Planning, Travel Arrangements, Records Management
Simon Fraser University – Burnaby Canada
Assistant to the Chair
Department Coordinator, Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Scheduling
COMMUNITY & INTERESTS
Writing, Music, Photography
1/2012 to 3/2014
6/2010 to 12/2011
