Jaroslaw (“Jerry”) Iwanus CV
Writing attributes
- significant professional experience in comprehensive report-writing and other expository writing on various topics for both internal use and publication
- high-level understanding of English language and grammar, but flexible and able to present a position in a clear, concise, and reader-centred way
- able to synthesize diverse information inputs into a comprehensive, coherent summary
- experience in editing reports and other types of publications
- always able to achieve deadlines and switch between projects and topics
- eager to learn new methods, particularly within quickly evolving field of AI
- flexible work hours within context of other current writing projects
Relevant education
- Accredited Appraiser, Canadian Institute (AACI, P. App.), 2011 (ret.)
- A. (History), University of Alberta, 1986 – thesis-based degree
- A. (Special), University of Alberta, 1983 (Dean’s Honour Roll; graduated with distinction/first-class standing)
Germane work/volunteer history
- author of Taxing New Brunswick: An Insider’s Guide to Successfully Challenging Your NB Property Assessment
- published articles on Ukraine, property assessment in New Brunswick, and other topics of interest
- tasked with bringing certain types of internal and public documents up to the highest English-language standard as commercial property valuation specialist with Service New Brunswick (2019-2023)
- hundreds of comprehensive appraisal reports prepared in private appraisal practice (2003-19)
- reviewed and edited appraisal documents prepared by appraisal candidates in same position as above
- edited (including editorials) the Village of Bawlf (AB), newsletter in my role as Mayor (2001-04 and 2007-10)
- wrote numerous newspaper articles on investing and finance as Certified Financial Planner (1990-2001)
- as contract historian, researched and wrote numerous comprehensive historical research reports for interpretive use at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village in Alberta (1986-1990)
- have published two finder’s aids for use in archival research
- have published several book reviews, including in an academic publication
- edited Clarendon (AB) community local history (1985-86)
- editor (including editorials) of the Canadian Studies Newsletter, University of Alberta (1980-1982)