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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

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SHOWCASE AWARD FINALIST — PROFILE
2015 ALBERTA MAGAZINE AWARDS

PREMIER, INTERRUPTED

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

CONNECTING THE DOTS

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

CROSSWORDS

DESIGN

ANNUAL REPORTS
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PROJECT FACT SHEETS
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NEWSPAPER LAYOUT
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PHOTOGRAPHY

VIDEO

• Shot with Canon SLR Camera
• Edited video and created graphics using Wondershare Filmora

SOCIAL MEDIA

@ALERTALBERTA INSTAGRAM

Built audience from zero to 3,400+ followers
between November 2017 and January 2021

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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

CONNECT