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Sooke, British Columbia, Canada

Providing heating and cooling options to homeowners on south Vancouver Island. We plant 50 trees with every install!

Vancouver Island

Analyzing and providing HVAC options for residential home owners on south Vancouver Island.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Spreading craft beer throughout Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria

Responsible for maximizing distribution and sales of Vancouver Island Brewery products throughout Greater Victoria. All beer, all the time.

Victoria, Bc

Elite Sportswear Awards & Promotions has maintained a strong reputation as Western Canada’s foremost supplier of promotional products, awards, sportswear and corporate apparel for more than 40 years. We offer a vast selection of competitively priced products to meet every budget.

Victoria, Bc

Reporting to Communication Manager, responsible for internal and external communication projects and services:• Provided extensive coverage on ministry projects/services by researching and developing a variety of communication materials. This included news releases, info bulletins, fact sheets, key message documents and briefing materials;• Contributed to the public/media’s awareness of the ministry’s initiatives by planning, coordinating and executing special projects and events;• Achieved business objectives by implementing strategic/communication plans and assisting in assembling resources;• Profiled the ministry and informed stakeholders on objectives and achievements by designing, writing, editing, proofreading and distributing correspondence and web materials;• Minimized/avoided negative impacts on the organization by identifying potential issues and taking timely action;• Enabled timely response on important issues by monitoring daily media and social platforms such as Twitter and Hootsuite, transcribing information, and advising the ministry;• Assisted clients in responding to public and media reactions by preparing issue notes and communication statements;• Reduced the risk of miscommunication by providing current information on projects/issues to non-communication staff;• Maximized impact of announcements by identifying target audiences and media outlets.

Victoria Bc

Reporting to Program Director, responsible for producing and hosting a news-orientated weekday talk show:• Raised public interest and participation in a daily talk show by generating news stories and relaying the information through the website and social media outlets;• Attracted informative/compelling guests by balancing/coordinating timeframes to meet their demanding schedules. This included developing an extensive nation-wide contact list;• Achieved continuity and quality of program delivery by creating contingency and last-minute back-up plans when scheduled guests didn’t materialize;• Increased listenership and audience loyalty on air and the website through timely application of social media and developing daily editorial commentary;• Ensured the website was accurate, professional, up-to-date and in compliance with corporate communication standards by collaborating in revamping the site, and coordinating/facilitating content throughout the day;• Produced and contributed to a high quality talk show by gathering news/information and sharing content with fellow hosts, producers and the Program Director; • Enhanced the skills of colleagues in conducting successful interviews by providing education on best practice methods;• Developed the skills and potential of student interns by mentoring/supervising in all aspects of talk show production;• Shared expertise and points of view regarding topics of interest by facilitating round table discussions with guests and audiences both in the studio and over the phone. This included conducting thousands of quality interviews with guests world-wide; • Built upon community relations by representing CFAX at numerous public events and functions;• Appealed to listeners by prioritizing, scrutinizing and selecting guests and topics.

Victoria Bc

Reporting to Regional Sales Manager, responsible for delivering/maintaining new and existing Vancouver Island accounts for Canada’s largest merchant services provider. This included:• Managing key accounts for large and small clients;• Maintaining client loyalty through delivery of excellent customer service;• Achieving total territory sales budgets;• Creating sales strategies and producing a pipeline of prospective clients;• Identifying new business opportunities by tracking local market share/competition; • Enhancing sales numbers through presentations to partner banks/credit unions.

Victoria, Bc

Reporting to Store Manager, responsible for merchandising and maintaining the footwear department at Vancouver Island’s only MEC. This included:• Assisting in merchandising and store set-up for the grand opening;• Providing advice and gear to meet members’ outdoor needs; • Ensuring accurate inventory, well-stocked displays and excellent customer service; • Contributing to the safety and security of the store.

Victoria, Bc

Reporting to Sales Manager, responsible for developing new accounts within the Vancouver Island sales territory and relaying back information on competitive products, potential new accounts, trends and pricing. This included:• Initiating first meetings with potential retail clients, and conducting sales calls and product presentations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography

University Transfer Arts Program