I am an experienced editor, writer, and translator with a Master’s Degree in English & Creative Writing. My background in poetry and the arts, combined with my roles as a grant writer in the nonprofit sector, translator (English-French and French-English) both freelance and in-house, and proposal editor in the aerospace industry (specifically defense & security), has shaped me into a versatile technical writer. I currently lead proposal writing and management in the cybersecurity industry, overseeing full-cycle responses across complex service categories. I bring strong research skills, precision, and a distinct editorial voice to everything I write. I am passionate about the arts and literature, actively involved in literary projects such as coordinating and hosting a poetry reading series. My experience spans various sectors including nonprofit, aerospace, defense, security, and cybersecurity. I am committed to delivering quality work that meets high editorial standards while supporting successful proposal development and client communications.

Émilie Lafleur

I am an experienced editor, writer, and translator with a Master’s Degree in English & Creative Writing. My background in poetry and the arts, combined with my roles as a grant writer in the nonprofit sector, translator (English-French and French-English) both freelance and in-house, and proposal editor in the aerospace industry (specifically defense & security), has shaped me into a versatile technical writer. I currently lead proposal writing and management in the cybersecurity industry, overseeing full-cycle responses across complex service categories. I bring strong research skills, precision, and a distinct editorial voice to everything I write. I am passionate about the arts and literature, actively involved in literary projects such as coordinating and hosting a poetry reading series. My experience spans various sectors including nonprofit, aerospace, defense, security, and cybersecurity. I am committed to delivering quality work that meets high editorial standards while supporting successful proposal development and client communications.

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I am an experienced editor, writer, and translator with a Master’s Degree in English & Creative Writing. My background in poetry and the arts, combined with my roles as a grant writer in the nonprofit sector, translator (English-French and French-English) both freelance and in-house, and proposal editor in the aerospace industry (specifically defense & security), has shaped me into a versatile technical writer. I currently lead proposal writing and management in the cybersecurity industry, overseeing full-cycle responses across complex service categories. I bring strong research skills, precision, and a distinct editorial voice to everything I write.

I am passionate about the arts and literature, actively involved in literary projects such as coordinating and hosting a poetry reading series. My experience spans various sectors including nonprofit, aerospace, defense, security, and cybersecurity. I am committed to delivering quality work that meets high editorial standards while supporting successful proposal development and client communications.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Proposal Writer at Malleum
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managing proposals and developing pipeline, qualifying opportunities, performing technical writing and editing, coordinating and delivering proposals in the cybersecurity industry.
Proposal Editor at CAE Canada – Defense & Security
January 1, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Providing proposal research and support, technical writing and editing, translation and bilingual proofreading, as well as document management and archiving for aerospace defense and security projects.
Coordinator at Literary Translators’ Association of Canada
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Grant writing and translation, budget management, copywriting for website and newsletter, event planning, and social media management.
Managing Editor at Ellipse Magazine
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Selecting and editing content, grant writing and budget management, copywriting for website and newsletter.
Freelance Translator
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Translating texts, catalogues, artist statements, and promotional materials for various clients including Tilling Gallery, Suoni per il Popolo Festival, and Elisapie Isaac.

Education

Master of Arts at Concordia University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Honours at Concordia University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Susan Jeanne Briscoe Fellowship for Experimental Writing
January 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Canada Council for the Arts Research & Creation Grant
January 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Ruth & David Steinberg Scholarship in Creative Writing
January 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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