Hello! My name is Ocean.
If you’re here to view my portfolio or CV, welcome! Thanks for dropping by. Let me tell you a little bit about myself:
I started out in Montreal, where I spent half of a decade covering Montreal’s indie music and art’s scene while completing a degree in journalism and cultural studies.
Through my work with local newspapers and music festivals, I built a strong foundation in storytelling, editing and cultural reporting.
In 2020, I relocated to Halifax, Nova Scotia. With limited opportunities in journalism at the time, I took on a few shifts at Wild Leek, a beloved local vegan café. Those few shifts turned into five years managing a high-volume small business, where I developed hands-on experience in operations, team leadership, payroll, scheduling, and digital communications.
Now, I bring together both sides of my background, editorial and operational. I’m particularly drawn to work that values heart and originality, strong work ethics and transparency.
Some highlights from my time in Montreal:
- Copywriter at ZED Graphic Communications, developing clear, client-focused messaging across a range of print and digital materials
- Social Media Manager at MUTEK during an 8-month internship
- Arts Editor, then Copy Editor at The Link Newspaper during its transition from a weekly to a monthly magazine
- Managed weekly publishing, editing, and an events calendar, while curating coverage of emerging Montreal and Concordia artists
- Contributor to Montreal Rampage
- Co-created, designed, and edited an undergraduate journal exploring religiosity