My Background

All the jobs I’ve loved before

Jan 2002 to present - Barker Communications, Writer & Communications Consultant
May 1998 to Dec 2001 - IMPACS, Director of Training and Publications
May 1997 to May 1998 - David Suzuki Foundation, Project Manager
Sept 1996 to Apr 1997 - Self-employed (on maternity leave)
Jan 1996 to May 1996 - Option Youth Society, Fundraising Support (0.5 FTE)
Jan 1994 to May 1996 - Harvey McKinnon & Associates, Associate
May 1993 to Dec 1993 - Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Fundraising & Marketing Assistant
May 1992 to Oct 1992 - OXFAM-Canada, Program Assistant & Publicist
Jan 1991 to May 1991 - City of Montreal, Information Officer for Defi Dechets

Volunteer experience (in the last decade only)

2012 - Mentor, YMCA’s Youth Mean Business program
2010 ongoing - Volunteer Firefighter, Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department
as needed since 1998 - Inside Scrutineer and Canvasser for federal & provincial elections
2009 & 2010 - Contributor, SuccessAbilities Newsletter, Canadian Society for Social Development (Winter 2009, Summer 2010)
2004 to 2008 - Secretary, Board of Directors, Moving Images Distribution
2004 to 2008 - Business Plan Review Panel, Langara College self-employment program
2001 & 2002 - Chair, Pacific Northwest Capacity Builders
2001 & 2002 - Leadership Initiative Program Committee, Hollyhock Leadership Institute
2000 to 2002 - Communication Committee, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation
2000 & 2001 - Board of Directors, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation
2000 & 2001 - Curriculum Committee, Leadership Vancouver

Education & Courses

2007 - Web of Change (5-day conference on interactive media and social change)
2006 - Constructive Living (3-day conference about living a life with meaning)
2005 - Fundraising from the Heart (4-day conference on fundraising from a values-base)
2003 - Banff World Television Festival (I received a CTV Fellowship Grant to attend and a pitch spot in the NFB New Media Pitch)
2003 - Women in Film & Video, Flash Forward (4-week mentoring program)
2002 - Langara College, Self-Employment Program
2002 - Women, Spirit and Power (4-day leadership conference for women)
2001 - Art of Leadership (5-day leadership training)
2001 - Building Blocks of Effective Facilitation (2-day training)
2000 - Strategic Planning and Group Dynamics (1-day training)
1995 - Community Development Institute Conference (5-day residential training)
1993 - Non-profit management, marketing, research and fundraising courses through SFU and VCC Continuing Education.
1990 - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Concordia University

Client Quotes

  • Client Quote: sharedVISION Magazine

    Adding a personal spin to health issues It's been a joy to have your voice in the publication. You are a fine writer ... that perfect hybrid of storytelling while educating. I always looked forward to reading your contributions. Rebecca Ephraim Publisher & Editor-in-Chief I had the privilege of being the…

  • Client Quote: Harvey McKinnon Associates

    Writes for people, not awards Donna is an excellent writer. Most importantly she understands how to communicate with readers. Donna writes intelligently but simply, and to me that's a great gift. The material she writes helps her clients to reach the broadest possible audience. This is critical when you're working…

  • Client Quote: Junxion Strategy

    Quick turn-around You are a real pleasure to work with, Donna - super professional and an excellent writer. The web copy deck you wrote has a solid flow and a consistent tone. You really understand what our needs are and you got to the heart of what we’re trying to achieve. Madelen Ortega, Junxion…

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