“Rosemary’s skills include: a gracious, professional manner; an ability to think creatively and independently; a resourceful initiative that allows her to quickly understand and act on the big picture; and a refreshing roll-up-the-sleeves work ethic that breeds confidence and goodwill among both co-workers and clients.” Alan Franey, Director, Vancouver International Film Festival “Rosemary has a magnetic personality, incredible intellectual capacity, and a refreshing sense of humour. All this combined with her experience and skill make her a most valuable addition to any organization. Rosemary handled her demanding position as managing editor of Scarlett Magazine with professional grace and a friendly disposition. Among her duties were: managing the magazine staff and the numerous freelancers; working within a strict budget; writing with precision and elegance to deadline; interviewing and researching; and making major editorial decisions, often singlehandedly. Her generosity was present as she strived to propel herself and her younger colleagues and interns towards excellence” Anne-Marie Dekker, Former Editor, Scarlett Magazine for the professional woman, Vancouver “The work Rosemary and our team have done repeatedly demanded intensive research, rapid response time, great attention to detail and constantly evolving changes in our strategic goals. Difficulties do not daunt her. Rosemary handles comprehensive and complex goals with ease. Under stress her thinking and decision-making become edified, instead of undermined. She brilliantly and briskly cuts to the quick and places priority focus on key elements……….She is able to discern microscopic disparities in information. She is able to generalize her personal experience to others’ lives and interests and therefore provide the glue to an otherwise disparate team.” Dana Dean-Doering,ARNP, Educational Consultant, Psychiatric Mental Health Specialist, Therapeutic Placement Specialist, Seattle “Rosemary is known for her good judgment….ethics and right-mindedness are firmly established in her professional methods. She takes criticism and challenges well. She also has the remarkable ability to put her on-air guests and co-workers at ease. Rosemary is lively and charismatic, while maintaining great dignity.”
Neil Gallagher, Former Vice President & General Manager, CFUN (CHUM) Radio, Vancouver
*Please note that some of these letters have been edited slightly for clarity.
Mary Lynn Young
Former Director, UBC Graduate School of Journalism
Associate Dean, Communications and Strategy, Faculty of Arts
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
604-822-6701, marylynn.young@ubc.ca
Kathryn Gretsinger
Adjunct Professor, UBC Graduate School of Journalism
Journalist/Trainer/Producer/Host
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Vancouver, BC.
604-612-3989, kgretsin@interchange.ubc.ca, kathryn.gretsinger@cbc.ca
Anne-Marie Dekker (letter included): Former Editor, Scarlett Magazine. President, Isle of Bali Investments Inc. Vancouver, BC.
604-921-7171, adipati@shaw.ca
Dana Dean Doering (Letter included): ARNP, Educational Consultant, Psychiatric Mental Health Specialist, National Board Certification. National Therapeutic Placement Specialist, Seattle, Washington. Dean Doering and Associates: Seattle, Washington.
206-324-3344, dana@deandoering.com
Edward Kruk
Associate Professor, School of Social Work and Family Studies
University of British Columbia
604-822-2383,778-822-8656, kruk@interchange.ubc.ca
Neil Gallagher (Letter included):
The Neil Gallagher Company, Former President & General Manager, CFUN (CHUM Radio), Vancouver, BC.
604-512-1713, neil@neilgallagher.com
Walter Daroshin: Founding Director, Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of BC which produces the annual Leo Awards; President, the Leo Awards; Founding Director, Hands in Peace S0ciety (Canada); Former Trustee on the Board of the Vancouver Waldorf School; Past Publisher of Shared Vision Magazine: President, Troika Productions Inc., North Vancouver, BC.
604-990-9020, walter@troika.ca
Sonny Wong: President and Creative Director, Hamazaki Wong Marketing Group; Former Publisher of Scarlett Magazine, Vancouver, BC.
604-669-8282, sonny@hamazakiwong.com
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