GLENN COOK
Writing • Crosswords • Design Photography • Video • Social Media Websites
ABOUT ME
- 15+ years of experience in journalism and communications, including 8 years in senior leadership roles
- Proficient in graphic design and Adobe Creative Cloud software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficient in website design and maintenance using various content management systems
- Also highly skilled in writing, photography, copy editing, video production, and social media management
BACHELOR OF APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS — JOURNALISM
MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE (Calgary, Alta.) – Completed 2004
STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS CERTIFICATE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO School of Continuing Studies – Completed 2017
GOOGLE ADS CERTIFICATIONS
Display, Shopping, Search, Video – Ongoing
WRITING
SHOWCASE AWARD FINALIST — PROFILE
2015 ALBERTA MAGAZINE AWARDS
Avenue Edmonton — December 2015
Profile on Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, touching on her campaign, her family’s history in in politics, and life outside the Legislature
ALERT-AB.ca — Nov. 30, 2020
Web feature focusing on the knowledge shared by local police members when they join an ALERT team, and the expertise they gain during their time with ALERT
FINDING IDENTITY
IN OUR INGREDIENTS
Avenue Edmonton — March 2016
Roundtable with Edmonton chefs on what constitutes Canadian cuisine
From PCL.com:
- Project Profile: BC Place Revitalization
- Insights: Finding Treasure in Community Service
- Insights: PCL is Committed to Safety – Even in Toboggan Races
- Insights: Drawing Up a Game Plan
You can also check out articles
I’ve written at SportsLogos.net
CROSSWORDS
Crossword puzzles I’ve constructed
have been published in:
- Los Angeles Times (October 30, 2023)
- USA Today (March 7, 2024)
- USA Today (June 20, 2024)
- Andrews McMeel Syndication – Universal Crossword (July 3, 2024)
- New York Times (December 23, 2024)
- Wall Street Journal (February 4, 2025)
- Andrews McMeel Syndication – Universal Crossword (April 18, 2025)
Check out my other puzzles at
www.crosshare.org/glenncook
DESIGN
NEWSPAPER LAYOUT

PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEO
• Shot with Canon SLR Camera
• Edited video and created graphics using Wondershare Filmora
WEBSITES
ALERT-AB.ca
- Led website redesign project that launched in January 2019
- Consulted with outside web development company
- Briefed senior management on project progress
- Maintained website using WordPress content management system

















SOCIAL MEDIA