Kind Words About Right Words

  • "Shannon led writing and project management for our impact report with professionalism and prowess. Her attention to details and understanding of the big picture goals of the project ensured that the final product captured our essential stories with finesse and beauty."

    Carolynn Beaty
    Executive Director, The Sitka Foundation

  • "Shannon has researched each host's spoken language and writes accordingly, with their ideal listener in mind, finding the exact nuance of what needs to go into blogs, newsletters, or podcast show notes."

    Mary Chan
    CEO and Founder, Organized Sound Productions

  • "I handed Shannon a mess of ideas and words and she skillfully wove clear and thoughtful descriptions of my work. She took the time to understand my intended goal and ensure my style and approach were reflected in the text."

    Susana Guardado
    Principal, Bright Light Ideas

  • "Shannon does the research required to ensure that the piece is industry-specific so that the messaging is perfectly suited to the readers. She is responsive, highly organized and efficient, and we trust her to manage the overall writing needs of our company."

    Lara Tomaszewska
    Founder and CEO, ArtRow

  • "Shannon is the ultimate pickle-getter-outer when it comes to getting into word pickles."

    Alex Nagel
    Co-Founder and CEO, ANCORD Design Co.

Portfolio

  • Show notes & marketing copy

    Ghostwriter, Organized Sound Productions

  • Impact Report, 2023–2025

    Editor, Project Manager, Sitka Foundation

  • Fragility, Memory, and Identity in the Ceramics of Marika St. Rose Yeo

    Writer, Art Row

  • Shopping Trends affiliate articles

    Writer, CTV/Bell Media

  • From Canvas to Code: Exploring AI’s Role in the Art Market

    Writer, ArtRow

  • William Kentridge and Jillian Ross Print: Collaboration

    Writer, ArtRow

Selected Work Experience

Education

University of King's College—2013–2014
Baccalaureate in Journalism, with distinction

  • modules: newspaper, magazine, creative non-fiction

  • writer and editor, The Commoner weekly newspaper

University of Saskatchewan—2007–2011
Bachelor degree in Art History, Honours

Content Manager
Assembly Technologies (St. Joseph Communications)—2018 to 2023

Edited and published all digital marketing content for Facty.com (health & wellness) and The Habitat.com (home & garden)

  • Prioritized on-page SEO and feedback from the digital marketing team

  • Maintained a detailed, customized CMS; oversaw expansion and improvement of content

  • Created and updated style guides to ensure consistency in the brand voice

  • Developed and communicated with the freelance writing team

  • Audited and coordinated the updating of past content

  • Managed newsletter and social media

Other Certifications

Certified Group Fitness Instructor—2024

Certified Weight Trainer—2022
British Columbia Parks and Recreation Association

Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training—2018

Editor, Content Strategist, Writer
Founder, Right Words Studio

I deliver collaborative editorial services; building long-term relationships and managing short-term projects

  • Project manager, writer, editor—Sitka Foundation Impact Reports 

  • Show notes and blog writer—Organized Sound Productions podcast producer

  • Writer, affiliate-focused articles for CTV Shopping Trends

  • Writer, content strategist—ArtRow online marketplace

  • Copy editor—MDPI (international publisher of scientific journals)

  • Copy editor, proofreader—learning and development, various clients 

  • Senior content manager (research, content and copy writing, SEO, team management)—Growers Choice Seeds online retailer (2015-2024)

  • Website audit and copy strategy and creation