Communications aficionado and writing expert with more than a decade of experience, I hold a BA in communications and an MA Certificate in Law (for writing). I’ve created professional visual and written content for clients and companies in numerous arenas and am happy to create for you.

Rebecca H. Aikman

Communications aficionado and writing expert with more than a decade of experience, I hold a BA in communications and an MA Certificate in Law (for writing). I’ve created professional visual and written content for clients and companies in numerous arenas and am happy to create for you.

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Communications aficionado and writing expert with more than a decade of experience, I hold a BA in communications and an MA Certificate in Law (for writing). I’ve created professional visual and written content for clients and companies in numerous arenas and am happy to create for you.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Content Creator Intern at Blue College of Water and Technology
June 9, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Developing and executing digital content strategies to promote academic programs and events across social media platforms; producing and editing multimedia materials including short-form videos; collaborating with the communications team.
Content Writer and Magazine Editor at Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)
August 1, 2022 - January 17, 2024
Editing IMMeLegal magazine; coordinating journalism and collaborating with communication and marketing teams; editing team advertising content and monitoring the MyConsultant Forum.
Owner & Content Creator at Plume & Parchment Writers Ltd.
June 8, 2020 - July 1, 2024
Plume & Parchment Writers Ltd. provided content creation, editing, marketing techniques, and content to clients.
Account Representative at Northrose Educational Resources
August 1, 2021 - June 13, 2022
Academic textbook sales; matching textbooks to classes for university and college professors; interacting with clients at colleges and universities.
Freelance Copywriter and Editor at Self-Employed
February 6, 2017 - June 10, 2019
Professional content writing for a diverse clientele; editing a range of materials from simple adverts to complex textbooks.
Cashier at Safeway
February 4, 2013 - February 7, 2022
Cash handling and customer service.
English Instructor at HANSA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Teaching English to students.
Canadian Consultant at CharityHelp International
May 12, 2008 - January 3, 2011
Creating and managing CharityHelp’s Support & Networking Program for Afghan Women; providing ongoing project support; developing communications strategy and external marketing materials; onboarding materials.
Editor, Linguistic Advisor and Teacher at International Translation Organization and ACC SL.
January 5, 2004 - May 9, 2004
Editing and revising the final English drafts of translations; teaching private English classes and phonics; teaching English to grade-school students.
Editor (Volunteer) at Montreal Writes
January 9, 2017 - December 30, 2020
Editing Montreal Writes magazine.
Volunteer/Designer at AERG (Acoustic Ecology Research Group)
December 20, 2002 - December 19, 2004
Designing posters and brochures for a projected conference; designing business cards; recording meeting minutes and internal communications.

Education

International Human Rights Master's Certificate at UCLouvain / edX
February 18, 2026 - February 18, 2026
Bachelor of Communication at University of Calgary
September 7, 1998 - April 15, 2003

Qualifications

Trauma Informed
November 6, 2023 - November 6, 2023
Trauma Informed Healing Course
TESL Certificate
January 8, 2007 - July 9, 2007

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Software & Internet