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Caitlin Condit Liao

Summary

Upbeat Food, Culture and Design Editor with 5+years of experience covering range of topics. Enthusiastic about assisting senior editors with development of creative food, culture and design content. Excellent attention to detail and ability to write, or help others write, accurate and relevant pieces.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Common Pursuits
Toronto, ON, Canada
05.2020 - Current
  • Co-Founded online platform dedicated to engaging local businesses and organizations
  • Acted as community outreach lead
  • Wrote pieces highlighting local movers and shakers, with aim of promoting community awareness
  • Wrote personal pieces exploring food and community history
  • Edited various pieces published on the platform

Associate Editor

Imprint Magazine
Toronto, ON, Canada
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication
  • Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
  • Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues
  • Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for magazine
  • Brainstormed new story ideas with other editors and writers as needed

Copy Editor

FOCUS Magazine
Darthmouth, NS, Canada
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
  • Initiated document style discussions with management, resulting in streamlined and clear improvements to standard practices.
  • Collaborated with writers and other editors to ensure content quality.
  • Reviewed final drafts prior to publication or distribution.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.

Event Planning Intern

Tracy Taylor Ward Design
New York, NY
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Monitored social media platforms used by clients to engage their target audience
  • Researched current trends in the industry to develop creative ideas for different types of events
  • Assisted in researching products and venues

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English And Cultural Studies

McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
06-2013

Certificate - Interior Design

Interior Design Institute
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Story Shaping
  • Editing and Proofreading
  • Content Development
  • Copy Editing
  • Research
  • Layout Design
  • Relationship Building
  • Good Eye for Detail
  • Community Relations Coordination

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Editor

Imprint Magazine
08.2020 - 06.2023

Co-Founder

Common Pursuits
05.2020 - Current

Copy Editor

FOCUS Magazine
08.2019 - 08.2021

Event Planning Intern

Tracy Taylor Ward Design
05.2012 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English And Cultural Studies

McGill University

Certificate - Interior Design

Interior Design Institute

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