Cendrine Marrouat

Journalist, Blogger, Content Curator, Author, Workshop Facilitator

Summary
Cendrine Marrouat is a French-born journalist, blogger, content curator, and author who currently resides in Winnipeg, Canada. She is the founder of Creative Ramblings, a social media blog focusing on entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitates workshops on social media 101. Her latest release, "The Little Big eBook on Blogging: 40 Traffic Generation Tips," is a comprehensive resource that provides bloggers of all levels with essential information and precise guidance to attract quality traffic to their blogs.

Specialties
social media, social media marketing, social media branding, teaching, blogging, social media workshops, writing, motivational speaking, reviews, journalism

Skills & Expertise

Language instruction Freelance writing Translation services Blogging Writing Social Media Marketing Social Media Coach Digital Journalism Translation Workshop Facilitation Social Media Teaching Creative Writing Social Networking Content curation Journalism Published Author

Experience
Social Media Workshop Facilitator at CendrineMarrouat.com April 2012 - Present (1 year) Teach classes on social media 101

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Content Curator at Internet Billboards April 2012 - Present (1 year) Read and select relevant digital content for readers. Add context to curated content. Canada Social Media Examiner at Examiner.com January 2011 - Present (2 years 3 months) - Write insightful articles and tutorials on social media - Cover latest social media news - Interview social media experts 2 recommendations available upon request Digital Journalist at Digital Journal, Inc. June 2010 - Present (2 years 10 months) - Cover technology news - Promote awareness events - Interview social media experts Blogger at Creative Ramblings March 2008 - Present (5 years 1 month) - Write insightful articles and tutorials on social media for entrepreneurs, small businesses and independent artists - Cover social media news - Interview social media experts - Write professional reviews 1 recommendation available upon request Journalist, blogger, author at CendrineMarrouat.com March 2005 - Present (8 years 1 month) Focus on independent artists, culture, art, and social media. 13 recommendations available upon request Translator at Cendrine Marrouat February 2003 - Present (10 years 2 months) Translate documents from English to French and from French to English

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Areas of specialization: literature, journalism, marketing, and business 1 recommendation available upon request Panelist at MBlog 2012 Conference November 2012 - November 2012 (1 month) The MBlog 2012 Conference: Blogging in the Big Time was the first blogging conference organized in Manitoba. Topic covered: How to promote a blog Freelance writer and reviewer at Examiner.com April 2010 - September 2012 (2 years 6 months) Covered art and cultural news in Canada and the United States Interviewed independent artists and activists 7 recommendations available upon request French Instructor at Alliance Franaise du Manitoba September 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 9 months) Teach French to adult students. French Instructor at Collge Universitaire de St Boniface September 2003 - March 2007 (3 years 7 months) Teach French to adults Registration Support Personnel at Universit de Toulouse-Le Mirail September 2000 - November 2002 (2 years 3 months) Represented the English Department. Provided information on available subjects and educational paths, as well as advice, and answered questions. Post Delivery Woman (Summer Relief) at La Poste August 2001 - August 2001 (1 month) Classified, forwarded, and delivered mail, parcels, money orders and cash. Answered customers questions and concerns Carried heavy loads (parcels and bundles of mail) Museum Attendant (Summer Relief) at Muse Paul Dupuy July 2000 - July 2001 (1 year 1 month) Answered customers questions and enforced museum regulations English Department Representative at Universit de Toulouse-Le Mirail January 2001 - January 2001 (1 month)
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During Infosup Symposium (France) Met with high school students to inform them of the available programs and prospects after graduating high school Provided information regarding the available subjects and educational paths accessible in the English Department Cashier (Summer Relief) at Nakash Swimming Pool, Toulouse, France July 1999 - July 1999 (1 month) Managed cash and credit transactions Handled customer concerns

Publications
Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry Amazon.com September 24, 2010 Authors: Cendrine Marrouat Poetry is an evolutional process, a reflection of the human mind. Every person goes through life and changes on a regular basis. That is exactly what Five Years and Counting is about. Cendrine Marrouat, the author, has regrouped five years of poetry and arranged her pieces according to lifes most important stages: birth, teenage years, adulthood, and elevation. This last stage represents mans understanding and realization of the ultimate fulfillment in life. The Little Big eBook on Blogging: 40 Traffic Generation Tips Cendrine Marrouat March 6, 2012 Authors: Cendrine Marrouat "The Little Big eBook on Blogging" is a comprehensive resource that provides bloggers of all levels with essential information and precise guidance to attract quality traffic to their blogs. Each chapter focuses on a specific area, such as reader engagement, Search Engine Optimization, newsletter writing, guest blogging, and online presence monitoring. Also included, are links to some of the best tools and articles available online to help the reader further their knowledge and save precious time.

Languages
French English Spanish (Native or bilingual proficiency) (Native or bilingual proficiency) (Elementary proficiency)

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Education
Universit de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse II) CAPES, English, 2001 - 2003 Universit de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse II) Bachelor in English to French Translation, English, 2000 - 2001 Universit de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse II) Licence Degree, English, 1999 - 2000 Universit de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse II) Diplme dtudes universitaires gnrales, English, 1997 - 1999

Test Scores
TOEFL August 2008 Score:113 / 120

Interests
social media, writing, literature, culture, interviews, reviews, translation, news

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Cendrine Marrouat
Journalist, Blogger, Content Curator, Author, Workshop Facilitator

24 people have recommended Cendrine

"Cendrine is one of the most approachable and thorough journalists I have had the pleasure of interacting with. I love the way she communicates her editorial needs and delivers impactful pieces which cover all the bases. Cendrine definitely goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional editorials and interviews, which in my opinion makes her an extremely valuable asset to any media company. I would recommend Cendrine, based on my professional experience with her work and my evaluation of her personality, spirit and work ethic, to any company she decided to grace with her presence. Jerry Doby Doby Communications, Inc." Jerry Doby, Sole Proprietor, Doby Communications, Inc., was with another company when working with Cendrine at Examiner.com "There is much to be said about Cendrine Marrouat, but particularly she has proven to be an expert on developing effectively her social media brand. Her content does not only provide value for the masses, but her articles are able to spread like wildfires. On top of the professionalism, excellent copy she provides in every piece of writing she builds relationships with an undivided humor, and is able to leverage world class social media content. I recommend Cendrine for any company as she will exceed expectations and particularly where social media is concerned." Anthony Carranza, Minneapolis Tech Culture, Social Media, South American and Minneapolis Job Seach Examiner writer., Examiner, worked directly with Cendrine at Examiner.com "Very rarely do I cross (cyberspace) paths with someone who's absolutely in tune with the implementing of social media marketing platforms like Cendrine Marrouat. One platform where she really shines is blogging and guest posting. Cendrine offers up her readers a plethora of resources, tips, and strategies on her blog, "Creative Ramblings". I'm very impressed with her extensive knowledge of event promotions. And I love her energy, enthusiasm, and persistence. Be sure to add Cendrine Marrouat to your social media connections!" Melanie Kissell, Founder, Solo Mompreneur - Small Business Marketing and Mindset for Savvy Mompreneurs, worked directly with Cendrine at Creative Ramblings "I am very happy to write this recommendation for Cendrine Marrouat because as I have gotten to know her, read her content/articles/blogs and books, I have found solid skills in reporting, compiling information in a way that makes it swift and easy to understand the topic that she is presenting in her books and also her blogs. She is clear, concise, authentic and precise in the content that she presents whether it is in digital format or in written format. I would highly recommend her e-book " The Little Big eBook on Blogging: 40 Traffic Generation Tips!" as well as following her blog. This e-book will be a help clients that do not understand

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that engagement, content, and conversation are key to making a dent in the digital world-- it's not just about use with a blog but bits and pieces can be relevant to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Cendrine makes it easy to implement as well- often the drawback in many "how to " books. If you are able to see her speak in person, I would recommend it. Unfrotunately given that I am quite a distance from her, that's not been on my intinerary -- yet!" Stevie Wilson, Vice-President: Digital Marketing, Social Media, E-Commerce, Artisans of Venice, was with another company when working with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Cendrine and I first met when she contributed articles to the Paper.li Community Blog, where I was Editor. She leads where others follow. She is highly professional, knowledgeable, generous, and sharp. She understands what people want to know or talk about, and she is always ahead of the game. Reading her blogs, journalism and updates leaves you feeling you have your finger on the pulse, AND as if you've just spent an hour with a good friend who is not only social, but creative and clever too. I hope I get to work with her again soon." Liz Wilson, Editor, Paper.li Community Blog, Smallrivers, was with another company when working with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Cendrine is a highly skilled writer and journalist. She demonstrates an amazing ability to be creative, objective, and concise all at the same time. She understands the big picture yet has an uncanny ability to get to the heart of the matter. In my experiences with her she was both timely and a pleasure to work with. A consummate professional and someone who is amazing at her craft." Tom George, President, Internet Billboards, was with another company when working with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Cendrine is a very professional and active journalist. I had the pleasure to have an interview with her, where she exposed very interesting topics about business management. I recommend to always keep an eye on her sites. You can learn one or two new things!" Aldo Requena, Owner / Lead Artist, Hammerblaze studio, was with another company when working with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "I have watched Cendrine grow as a top notch communicator in many areas. She's keenly aware of the latest and greatest in the world of social media and brings a strong voice to many causes. Her poetry and other creative writing projects are also a joy to read. I would recommend Cendrine for bilingual writing and marketing projects." Leanne Fournier, Writer Consultant, DEZINE SOURCE, was with another company when working with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Cendrine brings two very important elements into her writing; PASSION + PROFESSIONALISM. I have learned so much from Cendrine's relentless drive and desire to suceed, it is such an honor to be connected. This is a woman that never lets anything get her down. Simply amazing! Highly recommend Cendrine and

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her writing for any project you may be considering her for." Stacey Soleil, Partner, Share Ur Vision, worked directly with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Having had the pleasure of witnessing Cendrine's wonderful metamorphosis, I can say confidently that she is one of the most profound writers of modern times. Anyone who has been privileged enough to acquire Cendrine's works can appreciate how she uses language to heal and emote. Her words are therapy and insight to many. Praise Cendrine for lending her voice to the illustrious soundtrack of life!" Dawn Mangham, Consultant/Talk Radio Personality, Visions In Motion LLC, worked with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Are you looking to work with someone who is experienced with getting their feet dirty in the realm of social media and communications? Are you seeking someone to work with you in order to bring your business or organization into the future without the growing pains and uneasy feelings that change bring about? Are you looking for someone who is NOT thinking inside the box because the box just isn't what it used to be? Then trust me when I tell you that you are looking to work with Cendrine Marrouat. I don't give recommendations often but this woman deserves it due to her professionalism, her creative talent and her ever expanding vision of what can be possible." Tracy Renee Jones, was Cendrine's client "A French-Canadian bilingual poet, writer, spoken word artist, and author Cendrine Marrouat is one of the unique voices of her generation. Her poetry and other literary writings are reflective of her cultural roots yet, they also address universal realities of our post po-mo society. She is also a freelance writer and journalist; she interviews and reviews writers, artists, and musicians with such passion and dexterity." Danny Sillada, Painter l Writer, N/A, worked with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "I had the honour of having Cendrine Marrouat translate some of my poetry into French. It was beautiful. She is a craftsman wordsmith in any language and a great guide as well as being a very approachable friend. To de-construct a poem and make a master piece of it is true mastership of the art of being a poet, a mentor, a translator and her spoke word RIZEN is majestic. This is of course, only my experience and appreciation. I would strongly suggest you give yourself the opportunity to be as impressed as I have been over and over with the craftsmanship of this gifted writer." MaryHelen Ferris, Student, Mount Royal/Western Canada High, worked with Cendrine at CendrineMarrouat.com "Cendrine is a passionate author and outstanding woman. She believes in helping others who are also passionate about they're work. There aren't many authors out there like her." Tim Miller, Team Lead, Target, was with another company when working with Cendrine at Soulpoetrysite.com - Cendrine Marrouat

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"Cendrine is a profound writer who gives a voice, both through written and spoken word(s), to others that do not have a voice or are afraid to use their voice(s). Her words touch your heart and soul, because they come from her heart and soul. Cendrine is also very active in the arts community. She believes that "WE are GREATER than i" and shows this through her actions each and every day. She does more than talk the talk. She actually walks the walk she talks about. I highly recommend purchasing her books and spoken word projects as well as hiring her a a French translator. As a French Translator, she will make sure that your words transition over the way that you want them to because she puts thought and care into everything that she does." April Sims, Radio Programmer, April Sims A and E Radio, was with another company when working with Cendrine at Soulpoetrysite.com - Cendrine Marrouat "Cendrine's poetry is unparalled; if you are interested in spiritual, positive and uplifting messages, you will find these themes and more within her work. I particularly like her bi-literal ability at crafting prose in English and French. And her web design matches the soul-stirring, calming effect of her words...if you have not yet visited Soulpoetrysite.com please do so immediately!" Veronica Bunkley, Academic Advisor, Cleveland State University, was with another company when working with Cendrine at Soulpoetrysite.com "Cendrine is a high quality translator, don't hesitate to use her services!" Christle Guinot, freelance translator, Krystrad, was a consultant or contractor to Cendrine at Cendrine Marrouat "Cendrine speaks from her heart and will let you know if your not up to par. Go figure??? Honesty for a change!" Ranj Singh, Singer/Songwriter, Ranj Singh and The Discriminators, was with another company when working with Cendrine at Examiner.com "We have been so fortunate to find Cendrine, she has become our 'go-to' person for artist interviews, reviews as well as English to French translation. It is a rarity to find someone so willing and available to help out new artists!" Jenn Ashton, Music Producer, Rave On Studio, worked directly with Cendrine at Examiner.com "Cendrine Marrouat is an esteemed writer and author with the distinctive ability to make language dance. Her humanitarian efforts are a reflection of her influence through initiatives such "Knowledge is Power" (KIP) for at risk youth in Canada, as well as her on-line writing groups, newspaper interviews and artist related articles. Cendrine Marrouat enlightens, inspires and motivates! -Tantra-zawadi Poet/Author/Filmmaker" Tantra Zawadi, Poet/Author, Writer, Poet, Author, Filmmaker, Workshop Facilitator, worked with Cendrine at Examiner.com "Cendrine is a creative, compassionate professional Journalist. We were interviewed by her earlier this year
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and she challenged us as a band and put together a very clear view of our music, our band and our social justice work by keeping each separate but connected. I want her to write our next bio. I hope when we get to the level of being in ROLLINGSTONE she writes the story. Brian Cook Singer for Alt Rock Band WHY" Brian Cook, Singer, WHY (the band), was with another company when working with Cendrine at Examiner.com "Cendrine Marrouat is a multi-talented author, poet, translator and journalist whom I've had the pleasure of working with on several occasions. She has written pieces about me and had also helped me to proof some reviews I've written. Each time I've worked with her, it's been great as she is very honest and straightforward in her approach to her work in whatever format she is doing it in. She is rare in her field in that she has many specialties that she excels in and I highly recommend her for whatever writing needs you may have." Natalie Brown, was Cendrine's client "While living in this wonderful 'Age of Information', it can be challenging to stand out from the noise and clutter found on the Internet. Although it is possible to reach the World with your message, being heard can be difficult - unless of course, you are Cendrine Marrouat. As an established poet, author, blogger, translator and freelance journalist, she continues to demonstrate why she is successful as a modern-day Renaissance woman, whose charm, wit and technology skills, dazzles those around her. Her poetry pierces the coldest of hearts, with majestic imagery of her spiritual message. Her mastery of both the English language and the Internet sets a high standard, that people (like me) strive towards. About two years ago, I was fortunate to find such a talented and generous friend in Canada, across the northern border of my homeland. During this time, we have exchanged ideas and a love of poetry; and I am a better person because of this kindred spirit. Anyone, fortunate to be in a project with her, will be blessed; I know, for I have experienced it myself - and hope to do so again, many years from now." Joseph Breunig, Sr Programmer/Analyst, C&S Wholesale Grocers, worked with Cendrine at Examiner.com "Cendrine Marrouat is not only a highly inspirational poet, but also does an AMAZING job as a freelance writer (e.g. for Examiner.com) supporting independent artists. Im extremely grateful to her." Catya Mar, Composer / Classical Crossover Violinist / Vocalist / Music Producer, Catya Mar Music, was with another company when working with Cendrine at Examiner.com

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