One could say I have a masters in writing. After 6 years of full time school I have received a certificate in general studies and in marketing management from Mount Royal College in Calgary AB, a youth leadership diploma from the Haven Institution on Gabriola Island BC , and an applied degree in creative advertising majoring in copywriting at Humber College in Toronto ON.
I am a business women through Marketing Management,
A well rounded scholar through General Studies,
A people person through Youth Leadership,
And a Creative writer and thinker through Creative advertising.
From psychology to natural science to marketing,
I have a wide range of knowledge in numerous genres.
While completing my degree I freelanced as a writer/editor and marketing consultant for a variety of small businesses. Also, in the summer of 2010, I interned as a junior copywriter at TBA Digital in Vancouver BC.
Not only am I an academic and devoted worker, I am a world traveler. Aside from my various living arrangements throughout the country, I have traveled around Europe, Mexico, and the United States.
When I was 16 I toured Europe in a ringette tournament through Germany, Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic. I found this to be an eye opening experience with many learned lessons and great adventures to take away. From 18-22 I visited Scotland, Mexico, Hawaii, Florida, Washington, and New York state, and at 23 I cruised the western Carribean.
I believe travel to be a right of passage for maturity and personal evolvement. How can one understand who they are without first knowing who others are in comparison? How would you know light if it were never dark, or happiness if there were never sadness? Our lives are based on comparison and contrast, and with that I label myself as a creative writer, deep thinker, and motivated worker.
Work Experience
Freelance Writer
SMAK media is dedicated to writing professional copy in a creative way. With expertise in marketing, blogging, creative writing, and editing, our writers are qualified to tackle a variety of jobs that require attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box. Sarah Kirkpatrick, the founder of SMAK media, has a background in marketing management and creative copywriting. With this she looks to offer her current and future clients a professional company from which they could satisfy any written need.
Copywriter Intern
Month long internship at the TBA Digital/Red Label agency in Vancouver. Worked on a variety of web content and script writing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising
4 year Bachelor of Arts - Creative Advertising, majoring in copywriting
Marketing Management Certificate
General Studies Certificate
Skills
Blogging, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Script Writing, Web Content, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, iMovie, Garageband, Microsoft Office, Idea Generation
Extracurricular
Was chosen as one of 65 candidates, out of hundreds, to meet with and network with a variety of industry executives.
Profiles were viewed and interviews attended.
- Next Generation Dinner Series
Applied for the One Show
Waiting to hear back results in April
- PETA