Sandy has spent 13 years in the television industry as a news anchor
and reporter. Her skills translate well to her current occupation
as adventurer and speaker.
She has put her research skills to good use, reading everything
she can find which will help her accomplish her trek across the desert.
Sandy can pick up the phone and call anyone in the world about any
questions that crop up regarding her monumental odyssey. There are
visas to organize, guides to hire, equipment to buy…the list
of things to do is endless.
Sandy is also a very articulate and energetic speaker. She is very
comfortable speaking to large groups, or interviewing a person one-on-one.
Her communication skills are excellent. Being media savvy, she is
hoping to document her entire journey on video.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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| 1996
- 1998 |
NATIONAL REPORTER
GLOBAL TELEVISION
Calgary, Alberta
- Alberta correspondent for First National.
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| 1996
- 1998 |
REPORTER
CALGARY 7 (WIC AFFILIATE)
Calgary, Alberta
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| 1994
- 1995 |
REPORTER/WEATHER
CBC
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Freelance reporter for NB Now.
- Substitute weathercaster.
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| 1992
- 1993 |
ANNOUNCER/WRITER/INSTRUCTOR
NHK (JAPAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Tokyo, Japan
- Announcer for the national bilingual newscast.
- Announcer/writer for "Today's Japan", a newsmagazine
program seen worldwide.
- Taught anchoring and reporting skills to NHK employees
from local affiliates.
- Interviewed prospective NHK anchors and reporters, with
input on hiring decisions.
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| 1990 - 1992 |
ANCHOR/REPORTER/WEATHER
STV (GLOBAL AFFILIATE)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Full-time reporter specializing in crime stories.
- Contributed reports to a western Canadian environment program, "Eyes
West/Earthwatch".
- Weekend anchor responsible for producing and announcing
evening newscasts.
- Substitute weathercaster.
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| 1989 - 1990 |
ANCHOR/REPORTER/WEATHER
RDTV (CBC AFFILIATE)
Red Deer, Alberta
- Late night anchor responsible for writing and producing
newscasts.
- Full-time weathercaster.
- Feature reporter.
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| 1986 - 1989 |
FEATURE REPORTER
QCTV
Edmonton, Alberta
- Feature reporter for "Edmonton Now", a newsmagazine
program.
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FORMAL
EDUCATION
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| 1984 - 1986 |
Radio and Television
Arts
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta
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| 1980 - 1982 |
Bachelor of Arts
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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- Image and Communication Skills Seminar
- Kaasa Communications Course
- Time Systems Seminar
- CAJ Workshops
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| AFFILIATIONS |
THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION
OF JOURNALISTS
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