Kim Warner
Writer & Editor · Monograph Communications
In My Own Words
WRITER • CONTENT DIRECTOR • EDITOR Throughout my career, I’ve helped create, reintroduce, and strengthen brands belonging to a variety of businesses. From restaurants to cosmetic surgeons, and from social justice co-operatives to tech startups, I’ve helped develop distinct brand voices and detailed brand identities, as well as clever strategies that connect all those brands with their target audiences.
Work Experience
Writer & Editor • Owner/Operator
Monograph Communications2023 – Present
Built on the belief that simple can be extraordinary, Monograph Communications specializes in creative, clear, and cohesive communications solutions that build memorable experiences. Providing freelance editing, copywriting, and brand support services to creative agencies and small-medium businesses. • monographcomms.ca
Communications Specialist
Innovation Place2018 – 2019
Supporting the Brand Management & Communications team with proofreading and copy editing Content developer for various communications channels to advance the reputation of the organization within Saskatchewan's technology sector. Channels include: • Public website & tenant portal • Social media accounts • Weekly external newsletter • Monthly internal magazine Providing communications support for Boffins Public House restaurant •Editing and providing content for the customer magazine •Proofreading and fact checking menus •Managing and contributing to social media accounts • Managing and developing content for the employee intranet • Bi-weekly newsletter • Collecting and curating content from internal subject-matter experts
Content Strategist
7Shifts Restaurant Scheduling Software2017 – 2018
Content developer for various communications channels to generate leads and advance the reputation of the organization. Channels include: • The 7shifts blog (WordPress) and newsletter (MailChimp) • 7shifts social media accounts • Industry partner blogs, newsletters, advertisements • Co-author and editor of eBook "The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Scheduling" •Responsible for planning, research, content creation, editing, co-ordinating with illustrator, executing promotion/outreach, evaluating performance • Content developer for user-facing app and web copy to ensure consistent, on-brand, positive user experience • Content advisor and developer for re-engagement campaigns tailored to 30+ segmented audience groups • Communications advisor and developer for internal policy and procedure documents
Senior Communications Advisor (INTERNAL)
FEDERATED CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED2015 – 2017
Providing strategic planning, advising, and co-developing strategies with key stakeholders (Business Unit project leads, Organizational Leaders, Executive Senior Leadership Team) to deliver effective internal communications products that aid in reaching business objectives. Key project examples highlighting brand and strategy: •Employee Referral Program: reach of 3,200+ employees •Annual Corporate Plan: proofreading, copywriting, copyediting, co-ordinating contributors and designers •Employee Engagement: preparing FCL employees to participate in the 2017 Employee Engagement Survey • Diversity & Inclusion: creating and guiding the launch of a new HR program • Content developer for various communication channels to advance the reputation of the organization and heighten stakeholder awareness and support of FCL's vision, mission, values, and business objectives • Advising multiple departments to ensure brand consistency in voice, tone, and message across various communication channels • Supervising, training, and coaching Web & Communications Editorial Technicians
WEB & COMMUNICATIONS EDITORIAL TECHNICIAN
FEDERATED CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED2012 – 2015
• Ensuring that all content aligns with FCL's brand, vision, mission, values, and business objectives • Supporting overall growth of the corporate intranet, public website, and various social media channels • Writing, recording, editing, designing, and proofing content and visuals for corporate communications • Assisting in the development of editorial, brand, and style standards and formats • Instructing and supporting contributing writers, content providers, and local administrators • Handling confidential/sensitive information in a professional manner
Education
Bachelor of Applied Communications in Professional Writing
MacEwan University2004 – 2008
Bachelor of Applied Communications in Professional Writing
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