I am an experienced writer, editor and graphic designer, highly skilled at publication design, photo editing, text editing, creative writing, promotional and content writing. My skill set includes: magazine art director, newspaper editor, web content design, web content writing, book design (print and digital), illustration and photography. I am an Adobe Creative Suite power user.…

Francie Healy

I am an experienced writer, editor and graphic designer, highly skilled at publication design, photo editing, text editing, creative writing, promotional and content writing. My skill set includes: magazine art director, newspaper editor, web content design, web content writing, book design (print and digital), illustration and photography. I am an Adobe Creative Suite power user.…

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I am an experienced writer, editor and graphic designer, highly skilled at publication design, photo editing, text editing, creative writing, promotional and content writing. My skill set includes: magazine art director, newspaper editor, web content design, web content writing, book design (print and digital), illustration and photography. I am an Adobe Creative Suite power user.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor & Art Director at Ottawa Renovates Magazine
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Oversaw all facets of the biannual magazine, including research, interviews, writing, editing, design, and planning. Managed digital content strategy, design, and website promotion.
Editor & Designer at Various Authors and Publishers
December 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Collaborated with authors like Fred Sirotek and Rick Atkinson to edit and design books for commercial publication (2020–2024).
Technical Writer & Editor at Ross Video
December 30, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Created comprehensive user guides, manuals, and knowledge bases for equipment operators and trainers. Collaborated with product teams to document new features and products. Contract role from 2019 to 2024.
Writer at AllenComm (Delta Air training)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Contributed curriculum content for Delta Air training.
Technical Writer at Bridgeline Digital
December 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Contract position creating technical documentation.
Editor & Designer at Ottawa Renovates Magazine – Books & Publications
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Collaborated with authors (Orah Buck, Rick Atkinson, Dan Proudfoot, Herb Lagois, Rosemary Dunning) to edit and design their books for commercial publication (2020–2025).
Documentation Specialist at Stantive Technologies Group
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Wrote and designed user guides for the OrchestraCMS platform.
Technical Writer & Editor at Ross Video
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Created comprehensive user guides, manuals, and knowledge bases for equipment operators and trainers; collaborated with product teams to document new features and products.
Canadian Technical Writer at Bridgeline Digital
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Contracted technical writer focusing on SEO-optimized blogs and technical documentation (2019–2021).
Documentation Specialist at Stantive Technologies Group
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Wrote and designed user guides for OrchestraCMS platform; collaborated with product teams to document new features and products.

Education

English, Women's Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa
July 17, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Qualifications

More than 26 awards from professional editors' associations for Editorial writing, editing, photography, page layout and creative writing
July 17, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Wendy Patrick Award (First Place, Creative Writing)
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Second Prize, Writers’ Ink Short Story Competition
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Government