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BARRY COMMUNICATIONS E-PUBLISHING

Website concept and writing. Concept development, research, and writing Learning Resources, 2015-2021.


PRINT TITLES: GENERAL TRADE and EDUCATION
  • Author, Silma and the Wood Knots Know: The Land of Myths and Magic. Nearing completion. Will be published under MAB Publishing, an imprint of BARRY Communications, 2020.
  • Concept developer, researcher, and writer EDMONTON Then and Now Revisited, on hold, 2020.
  • Writer, “Alberta Education: Juggling Digitized Education” WestWord magazine, June/July, 2014.
  • Revisions, fact checking, and editing. Soul of Canada (heritage publications) 2012-2013.
  • Copy editor, Subjects and Subjectivities, Athabasca University Press, 2011.
  • Copy editor, Emblems of Empire. John E. Vollmer and Jacqueline Simcox. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2010.
  • Copy editor, BRILLIANT Strokes: Chinese Paintings from the Mactaggart Art Collection. Ka Bo Tsang. Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2008.
  • Development Editor for Oxford University Press, Alberta Education, Grade 11 Social Studies textbook PERSPECTIVES ON NATIONALISM, 2007-2008.
  • Editor, SuN Living: Developing Neighbourhoods with a One Planet Footprint, Christenson Development and Dynacor Media, 2008.
  • Text editor, Dressed to Rule: Focus on Eighteenth-century Chinese Court Attire from the Mactaggart Art Collection, University of Alberta Press, 2007.
  • Substantive and Copy Editor, Speed Demons, Altitude Publishing, 2007.
  • Writer, editor, researcher: a series of projects with Learning Technology Branch, 2005.
  • Contract Associate Editor and feature writer, Alberta Business Research. Trade publications: City Magazine, Edmonton Woman magazine, Edmonton Seniors, a monthly newspaper; Calgary Seniors, a bimonthly newspaper; Edmonton Seniors Home and Leisure Guide for People 50+ (annual), a new annual publication, Edmonton Woman Travel and Leisure Guide, Alberta Newsletter, British Columbia Newsletter, and a B.C. Travel/Leisure book, 2004.
  • Editor, Alberta Learning, Learning Assessment Branch. Provincial field tests and Diploma and Achievement exams for Gr. 3, 6, 9, & 12 students—ALL SUBJECTS, 2002.
  • Resource Development Editor, Alberta Distance Learning Centre. High School credit courses with Instruction/Assignment Books and Exams. English 10-1 & 10-2, 2001.
  • Revision writer & substantive editor, Challenged Families: Children with Schizophrenia, Glenrose Hospital Publications, 1993.
  • Editor, Brain Injury, Glenrose Hospital Publications, 1993.
  • Editor, Undying Love, Duval House Publishing, 1993.
  • Co-author, Canadian Connections, Grade 5 Alberta Education textbook, Reidmore Books, 1991.
  • Editor, The Winds of Change, Teacher’s Resource, Reidmore Books, 1990.
  • Editor, Alberta’s Métis, Teacher’s Resource, Reidmore Books, 1989.
  • Teacher’s in-service, marketing & promotions, Ordinary People, Arnold Publishing, 1989.
  • Proofreading, marketing, & promotions, Brazil, Arnold Publishing, 1989.
  • Author, Natural Resources of Alberta, Alberta Education, 1989.
  • Author, New You, Arnold Publishing, 1988.
  • Index Editor & visual acquisitions, Life in Changing China, Arnold Publishing, 1987.
  • Proofreader, marketing & promotions, Beaver, Beads and Pemmican, Arnold Publishing, 1987.
  • Contributing Researcher/Writer, Alberta Album–A Living Past, Alberta Culture & Lone Pine Publishing, 1985. As a pre-cursor to this book, I wrote a 1984 paper Marketing Alberta’s History for Alberta Culture, Historic Sites.
  • Contributing Researcher/Writer, Sacred Circle, Social Studies textbook, Edmonton Public School Board, 1985.
  • Co-author, Ski Alberta, Lone Pine Publishing, 1985.
  • Contributing Researcher/Writer, Canoeing Alberta, Lone Pine Publishing, 1985.
  • Contributing Researcher/Writer, Historic Trails of Alberta, Lone Pine, Publishing, 1985.

MIXED MEDIA RESOURCES: PUBLIC, WORKPLACE, AND EDUCATIONAL
  • Editor, Alberta Education, Distance Learning Centre, CTS online course IFN 2020, 2009.
  • Researcher, developer, writer, and consultant (sub contract) for Alberta Education, 2009.
  • Researcher, Writer, Editor, Consultant for Apply Alberta Website in Partnership with Advanced Education and Technology and 21 Alberta Post-Secondary institutions, 2008.
  • Principle Writer. University of Alberta, a Heritage Community Foundation website–history, evolution of the University of Alberta, personalities, organizations, visual selections, animated Timeline (writer & photo selections), a U of A funded Centennial project, 2008.
  • Script Writer, VICOM MEDIA PRODUCTION, CWD Training Resource video for Alberta Sustainable Resources, 2007.
  • Script Writer, VICOM MEDIA PRODUCTION, CWD Program Overview, video for Alberta Sustainable Resources, 2007.
  • Occupational Profile Writer, Alberta Education LTB, Knowledge & Employability, 2006.
  • Researcher and Writer, Alberta Education, Learning Technologies Branch, a variety of Social Studies Teachers’ Notes, reviewing and report on Earth Voices video series, review and report on CBC Video Archives, research and storyboard writing for a Grade 2 interactive animated website, 2005.
  • Researcher and Writer, Alberta Education, Learning Technologies Branch, Implementation Plan for Aboriginal Studies, (high school), 2005.
  • Chief Researcher, Storyboard & and Contents Writer, Heritage Community Foundation, Volunteerism in Alberta, a 2004/2005 Alberta Centennial project.
  • Primary Researcher & a Principle Writer, Heritage Community Foundation, The Métis of Alberta, a 2004/2005 Alberta Centennial project.
  • Researcher, Writer, Revisions, and Editing, Alberta Learning, assessment (online and print), How to Obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma, 2002.
  • Editing and Revisions of test banks and creating two sets of exams for 34 courses, ATCO GAS, 2002.
  • Course Developer, Editor, and Producer of Leader’s Guide, Participant Manuals, Exam, & Overheads, ATCO Gas, Trenching 1: Maintaining a Safe and Stable Excavation, 1999/2000.
  • Course Developer, Editor, and Producer of Leader’s Guide, Participant Manuals, Exam, & Overheads, ATCO Gas, Trenching 2: Maintaining a Safe and Stable Excavation, 1999/2000.
  • Revising, Reorganization, Writing & Editing, U of A, Intersession ’99 Guidebook, 1999.
  • Project Manager, Instructional Designer, Researcher, Writer & Editor, Labatt CIP Technical Training Manual, 1999.
  • Project Manager, Instructional Designer, Researcher, Writer & Editor, Labatt Ice Process: Operator’s Manual, 1998.
  • Manuscript Revisions and Editing, Screen Narration, Online Writing and Editing, Alberta Energy/EPCOR – WHMIS INTERACTIVE CD, 1997-1998.
  • Video Screenwriter, Daishowa-Marubeni International, PROGESS IN MOTION, Awards & Scholarships Program, 1998.
  • Script Editor, Alberta Envirofuels: CD Training, 1998.
  • Development Editor, NUL-Dew Point and Millipore Testing Manual, 1997.
  • Online Editor, CANFOR: Information CD, 1997.
  • Online Editor, Telus: Information CD, 1997.
  • Manuscript Consultant & Book Editor, Alberta Parks & Recreation, Benefits Based Recreation: Awareness into Action, 1996.
  • Managing Editor, international phase, IPL – Control Centre Operations Program, 1994-1995.
  • Managing Editor, NAIT, Continuing Education & Distance Education, Pulp and Paper Technician Program (education and workplace series), 1990-1995.
EDITING AND CONSULTING
Full range editing for trade & educational books, teacher’s resources, magazines, reports, newsletters, brochures, education/training resources, and multimedia projects. Consulting, substantive editing, copyediting/revisions, research/interviews, feature writing, cover & story line recommendations, electronic & hardcopy file management, electronic transfer of files to graphic designer, photography, coordinating editorial layout, photo selection & acquisitions, archiving publications, retrofitting articles, and editorial proofing & production.

NOTE: Forming member of the Editors' Association of Alberta and its first Public Relations Director. Also see TEACHING.

MAGAZINES
Long-term…

• Editor and feature writer for Alberta Business Research. Numerous publications
• Recreation Alberta (editor) provincial magazine, 1992-1998.
• Teaching Today (Co-publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Feature Writer) national educational magazine, 1994-1995.

One highlight of this venture was being interviewed on Peter Gzowski's CBC radio program with two other publishers from Calgary and Toronto.

Published Magazine Articles with:
WestWord, Legacy Magazine, City Magazine, Edmonton Woman, This Magazine, Forestry & Agriculture, TEACHING TODAY, Better Business Bureau, AMPIA, Canadian Musician, Doctor’s Digest, Access Magazine, Heritage Magazine, Alberta Report, Alberta Women’s New Magazine, Outdoor Alberta, Reed Career, Interface, Great Expectations, Alberta Magazine, and Edmonton Magazine.

RADIO
CKO Radio: Diverse position included commercial Copy chief, scheduling, on-air interviewer, voice-overs, arts reviews, and program writer.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
Projects include: art agent/biographer, arranging art exhibitions, radio & TV appearances, writing and editing promo material (news releases, fliers, brochures), arranging and supervising author book launches. Project and/or book negotiations, managing and participating in several book display conferences, attending the world’s largest book fair International Book Festival, Frankfurt, Germany to promote my book New You as well other authors' titles.
COORDINATOR, FACILITATOR, SPOKESPERSON, CONSULTANT
  • Coordinator of jpeg images for a Catch the Keys Production, 2014 documentary
  • Spokesperson on the documentary about Canadian artist and U of A Professor Emeritus Douglas D. Barry, 2014
  • Coordinator of 2014 nomination of PACE/ATCO Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • PACE/WGA spokesperson for the Alberta Arts Industries, MLA networking campaign, 2009.
  • Formed Community Ad Hoc Committee to negotiate with commercial developer, 2006.
  • Organizer and Facilitator for a Public Information Session with PANEL: Simon O’Bryne, (Stantec); Hon MLA Gene Zwozdesky; Stefan Fekner, acting Director of Planning Services South; Brian Latte, Director of Development Review Services (Transportation); and City Councilors David Thiele and Terry Cavanagh, January 2006. All forms of media coverage.
  • Emcee for Suicide Awareness March, “Lifting the Silence” The Support Network, 2004.
  • Community spokesperson, organizer and negotiator with the Edmonton City Council, Planning & Development, and Dundee Development to improve public information and education regarding land use policies.
  • Presentations to Edmonton City Council.
  • Wrote an Environmental Appeal, Margaret Barry versus Dundee Development. Mediation included the mediator, Dundee Development and their lawyer, and an Alberta Justice lawyer representing Alberta Environment (three staff). In mediation, settled upon an agreement which was signed by Alberta Environment Minister Mar, 1999. Garnered wide media and public interest because individuals seldom achieve this type of outcome.
  • By invitation—member of the City of Edmonton, Natural Areas Committee. 1999-2001.
  • Writer/Consultant/Spokesperson for the Book Publishers’ Association of Alberta, seeking an ERDA federal/provincial agreement. Formed the Alberta Cultural Industries Ad Hoc Committee, with members from AMPIA, WGA, ARIA, The Fringe, & U of A Printing. 1987.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
    • Customized writing workshops for education, government, & business, ongoing.
    • Metro Continuing Education: Deep-diving Journal Writing and Crafting Short Stories, 2004-2018.
    • Human Resources Development Canada/Dr. Battle & Associates, Instructor: communication skills, nonfiction writing, journal writing, problem solving, public speaking, life skills & social issues assignments, interview strategies, resumes, critical thinking and reflective thinking, preparing students for GED Social Studies and GED English exams, 1990-2010.
    • Writing workshops for the Writers’ Guild of Alberta.
    • U of A sessional instructor with Faculty of Extension, Liberal Studies, designer/instructor: Editing, Nonfiction writing, Journal Writing (poems, short stories, autobiographies, biographies, and self-exploration), Jasper Mountain Journal Writing, retreats at Palisade Centre, 1985-2000.
    • Various teacher in-services late 80s to early 90s.
    • Edmonton Public Schools, Continuing Education: The Business of Writing, Writing Magazine Articles that Sell, Newsletters that Work, and Personal Growth through Journal Writing, 1997-1999.
    • High School guest presenter for a variety of Career Weeks. 90s to early 2000.
    • Grant MacEwan College–credit course Communications, English 100.3, 1989.
    • Various K-12–Meet an Author, 1988-92.