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I'm a storyteller. I just authored and self-published my debut book. I am an experienced freelance journalist, a dynamic speaker, and I am a calming yet confident narrator and voiceover actor.…

Renae Jarrett

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I'm a storyteller. I just authored and self-published my debut book. I am an experienced freelance journalist, a dynamic speaker, and I am a calming yet confident narrator and voiceover actor.…

Available to hire

I’m a storyteller. I just authored and self-published my debut book. I am an experienced freelance journalist, a dynamic speaker, and I am a calming yet confident narrator and voiceover actor.

Skills

Copywriting

Voiceover

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Voiceover

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Beta Reader at Lead International

October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Read and proofread chapters; reviewed notes with author in preparation of manuscript submission to an editor/publisher.

Freelance Writer/Editor/ Consultant/ Voice Actor at Expressing YOU Communications

January 1, 2015 - Present

Wrote and/or edited manuscripts, email campaigns, general documents, bios, cover letters, articles, resumes and websites; provided communications strategies and visual presentations for clarity and trust; created, wrote and hosted blog and vlog on current affairs.

Communications Representative at ChristianRoots Canada

July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Wrote and acted in Christmas video ad to promote holiday specials; made seasonal calls to clientele; updated website; logged donor information in Excel; wrote and edited email campaigns and website content.

Freelance Reporter at The Epoch Times

April 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Presented interview plan to editor with story pitch; conducted phone and online interviews; researched topics for facts; transcribed interviews; authored articles focusing on national issues; edited articles per editor’s requirements.

Columnist at Torstar/Metroland Media, Durham

March 1, 2016 - November 1, 2021

Regularly won weekly letter to the editor prize, leading to a guest column; researched individuals and issues; wrote 400-600 word columns weekly/monthly; built readership and engaged audience online and via email list.

Columnist at Torstar/Metroland Media, Durham

April 1, 2024 - Present

Columnist Apr. 2024 - Present; chose column topics on latest current affairs; increased readership; contributed to durhamregion.com; built portfolio and speaking invitations.

Advocacy/PR/Newsletter Writer at Ballycliffe Long-Term Care Family Council

August 1, 2020 - Present

Wrote letters to local political representatives advocating for the Ballycliffe community; created newsletter inserts; co-chaired monthly Family Council meetings; took meeting minutes; strategized advocacy.

Communications Co-ordinator / Administrative Assistant/Secretary (Volunteer) at Faith Five Fellowship of Ministries

September 1, 2000 - Present

Provided friendly customer service; planned and hosted youth events; solicited donations; edited newsletters; co-hosted youth/young adult podcast; managed website and social media; designed graphics; booked facilities; liaised with vendors; handled event insurance forms; registrar for day camp.