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research and writing for and about the mining, engineering and environmental sectors

Background

Virginia Heffernan - Freelance science and business writer, Toronto Virginia Heffernan worked internationally as a geologist before joining The Northern Miner as a staff writer. She went on to complete a graduate degree in environmental science from the University of Toronto and launched GeoPen Communications in 1997.

She provides research and writing services to a broad range of clients including newspapers, magazines, book publishers, corporations and research groups. Her areas of expertise include green technology, mineral exploration and mining , mining investment and renewable energy.

A reputation for accuracy and punctuality, combined with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into lively prose, has allowed her business to flourish.

See Virginia's Linked In profile here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiaheffernan



Writing Experience

1996 - present: GeoPen Communications - Freelance Writer

  • Contribute articles to a variety of periodicals (see Publication Credits & Writing Samples)
  • Provide writing services to a wide range of clients
  • Author of two books on the mining industry

1990 - 1993: The Northern Miner - Staff Writer

  • Researched, wrote and edited stories on exploration & mining
  • Investigated mineral properties on-site

1989 - 1990: Control & Metering - Technical Writer

  • Prepared instruction manuals for mechanized equipment

Education

2006   Ryerson University, Advanced Magazine Writing
1993 - 1996   University of Toronto M.Sc. Geography/Environmental Science
1991   Canadian Securities Institute Securities Certificate
1982 - 1986   Queen's University B.Sc. Geology


Relevant Volunteer Work

2011 - 2012   Past President, PWAC Toronto
2009 - 2011   President, PWAC Toronto
2004 - 2009   Treasurer, PWAC Toronto
1992 - 1993   Regional Editor, Society of Economic Geologists Newsletter
1996   Media Outreach Editor, Greenest City Project (Toronto)

 

 

(c) 2009 GeoPen Communications - email: heffernan@geopen.com