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British Columbia, Canada

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Nelson, British Columbia

British Columbia, Canada

Nelson, British Columbia

• Analyze client’s computing needs and recommend the appropriate device.• Organize store inventory, build stock and custom orders, receive shipments and confirm computer records match actual inventory.• Review store accounts and investigate possible errors in historical transactions, reducing potential for money loss via inaccurate credits in client accounts. • Manage client’s needs, emotions and expectations when checking in computers for service. Ensure clients understands… Show more • Analyze client’s computing needs and recommend the appropriate device.• Organize store inventory, build stock and custom orders, receive shipments and confirm computer records match actual inventory.• Review store accounts and investigate possible errors in historical transactions, reducing potential for money loss via inaccurate credits in client accounts. • Manage client’s needs, emotions and expectations when checking in computers for service. Ensure clients understands warranty process.• Prioritize assignments and tasks to meet employer and customer expectations. Show less

• Provided clients consulting services that included: social media strategy; task management; and web content development and management.

Nelson, British Columbia

• Authored in-depth reports on a wide variety of topics by conducting interviews, reviewing documents, and going into the field for first-hand research.• Administered an online community network with over 1,200 users and 286 blogs.• Increased network traffic from 2,000 visits per month to 53,000 visits per month over a seven-month period.• Represented Inthekoots in a professional manner at public events.• Planned, promoted, and delivered workshops for businesses and nonprofit… Show more • Authored in-depth reports on a wide variety of topics by conducting interviews, reviewing documents, and going into the field for first-hand research.• Administered an online community network with over 1,200 users and 286 blogs.• Increased network traffic from 2,000 visits per month to 53,000 visits per month over a seven-month period.• Represented Inthekoots in a professional manner at public events.• Planned, promoted, and delivered workshops for businesses and nonprofit organizations on how to use web-publishing software and social media.• Trained and supported six website editors on blogging and social media. Show less

Nelson, British Columbia

• Managed online communications for clients of a creative agency.• Trained and supported new employees on how to use software, follow workflow processes, and communicate clearly.

Nelson, British Columbia

• Coordinated with four co-workers to produce a local newspaper including: covering events; writing stories; taking photos; and laying out the finished product to meet weekly print deadlines.• Prioritized and investigated stories through in-person and phone interviews, reports and other documents such as city council minutes and budgets.• Developed relationships with local leaders, politicians, and businesses to obtain story ideas and to improve the profile of the newspaper within the… Show more • Coordinated with four co-workers to produce a local newspaper including: covering events; writing stories; taking photos; and laying out the finished product to meet weekly print deadlines.• Prioritized and investigated stories through in-person and phone interviews, reports and other documents such as city council minutes and budgets.• Developed relationships with local leaders, politicians, and businesses to obtain story ideas and to improve the profile of the newspaper within the community.• Edited community submissions for clarity, grammar, and spelling. Show less

Fort St. James, British Columbia

• Authored up to nine stories weekly about local and regional issues relevant to the community.• Captured photos to accompany stories and as stand-alone images.• Directed the production staff for accurate, efficient layout of paper.

Bachelor, Arts, Psychology Major

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team, UBC Photo Society, Ubyssey student newspaper I was news editor of the Ubyssey for 2002-2003..

Bachelor, Journalism