"I believe that words are messengers of thought. They reveal ideas and make them tangible. Whether bold, simple or luxurious, it is the poignant phrase and explicit sentence that unlocks concepts and promotes action." Maria Pavlik

Wrote regular feature columns and in-depth articles on diverse topics, covering books, personalities, events, the arts, leisure, travel, social issues and animal rights
Created press releases and other informative, promotional material
Researched detailed social service directory for education and government
Composed advertorials for newspapers and magazines to promote business
Instructed courses and developed material for continuing education and self-employment programs on how to write effective press releases and business profiles
Developed instruction manual, Multiplying Your Message: Press Releases Get Results
Designed Rainy Day Blessings greeting cards

CREDITS AND ORGANIZATIONS PUBLICIZED INCLUDE:
The Vancouver Sun, Kwantlen University College, Art Impressions Magazine, Tourism BC, Maturity Magazine, Pet Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), Prairie Journal of Canadian Literature, BC Woman Magazine, Simon Fraser University, Thornley Advertising, Delta Municipal Police, Take Me Along Trip Tapes, Continuing Education Surrey, Prairie Bookworld, Bay Realty, City of Surrey, The Elder Statesman, Peace Arch News, CNIB

Excerpts from Multiplying Your Message: Press Releases Get Results
"Running a small business demands a level of confidence that is not shared equally by all. People often think they can only succeed by projecting an inflated image. They feel like pretenders ... afraid to let people in on who they really are. Yet, everyone has an interesting, sometimes poignant, story to tell.

"All people possess genuine untapped resources that can only be realized through self-exploration. It is empowering and rewarding to express oneself openly through the written word. Though it might feel risky at first, sincerity is a form of communication that will promote your personal and business agenda best.

"As small business owners seek to more honestly and vividly define themselves and their companies through media releases, they discover their true assets and areas where they need to grow.

"Drawing attention to a service, special event or individual goal can be frustrating and costly. A press release is an economical and effective solution, if approached correctly.

"Consistently seeking newsworthy stories that surround your business will help you develop a greater knowledge about your business and a greater belief in yourself as a worthy entrepreneur who is working to build a better community."