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Kim Kinrade
276 Joffre Street
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 3E1
Email: kim.kinrade@ns.sympatico.ca
Phone: 1-902-461-9626
Cell: 1-902-225-4223

PROFILE

* Copywriting and web content writing.
* Experienced blogger
* Magazine and newspaper articles
* Fiction writer and editor
* A proven project manager including business start-ups and start-to-finish assignments.
* An excellent communicator with extensive experience in written communication, including technical manuals and business proposals.
* Well-versed in time management, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
* Proficient in major computer software: Microsoft, Word Press, Corel, and Adobe.

SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Staff writer for five web sites including BobVilaContractors.com, RenovationExperts.com, NeedContractor.com, Leads.com and Contractor.org.
* Contributing writer for HandyAmerican.com and Travel Mills web site.
* Contributing writer for The Contractor’s Desk magazine.
* Blogger for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour News, Home Renovation Trends, HandyAmerican.com
* Personal blogs: Music Before the Money and Travel To Nova Scotia
* Travel brochures and tour manuals
*Tour company manager

EDUCATION

2007: Nova Scotia Community College
Certificate: Web Site Design

1991: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma: Microcomputer Desktop Publishing Specialist

1979: University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science and Economics

1975:  Capilano College
Music Diploma

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Staff Writer:    Renovation Experts / Web.com       (2005-08)
Tour Manager:    White Point Tours / Regal Tours          (1997-2004)
Kim Kinrade Communications:   Writer      (1991-2009)

OTHER INTERESTS

Memberships:  Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia / Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia

Interests: Writing, music, real estate, traveling, sports.

Volunteering: Metro Food Bank,  Boy Scouts

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am self-motivated, organized and innovative, adjusting well to changes in situations and varying time constraints.  Honesty, reliability and loyalty form the foundation of my work ethic, rounded off with a good sense of humor.