Dena Cole (Gouweloos) Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Bubblegum Canada is a creative, out-of-the-wrapper communications agency specializing in public relations, digital strategy, social media and brand partnerships, with a penchant for blowing up 360-degree programs to drive your business forward with long-lasting results. We’re a strategic, awareness-building powerhouse bursting with integrated campaigns and a robust network of media and influencers who can’t wait to sink their teeth into your story.www.bubblegumcanada.com

Toronto, Canada

CMTC is affiliated with--and endorsed by--the World's Top Modelling & Talent Agents, Scouts, Managers & Casting Directors. The CMTC mandate is to educate and provide the best venue to launch the National and International careers of potential Models & Talent from regional centers all across Canada and the U.S.A. www.cmtc.ca Responsibilities include:• Prepare all required venue documents including rental agreements, banquet requests, furniture requirements, event itineraries, etc.• Manage all event planning, preparation, execution and follow-up communications• Assist with developing marketing campaigns, resulting in increased contestant registration.• Prepare and manage communications across multiple platforms: draft speaking notes; craft convention program; develop workshop newsletter; manage social media posts ad engagement.• Prepare and organize registration packages for contestants (500+), ensuring easy registration.• Public speaking to audience of 500+ contestants and visitors to disseminate convention news• Communicate with attendees during registration processing and through information desk services, enhancing attendee experience through promotion of seminars and workshops.• Process management, event planning for awards banquet ceremony, hospitality suite bar-tending and video technician.

Toronto, Canada Area

Siren Communications is Canada's leading travel and tourism public relations agency, representing some of the world's most iconic hotels, resorts and destinations.Responsibilities include:• Act as professional advisor, manager and a main point of contact to 5+ clients.• Form and nurture relationships with trade industry and consumer media in order to: convey news and information; pitch trend stories; and to secure press trips resulting in feature stories.• Liaise with companies and brands on behalf of clients to form potential brand collaborations and/or sponsorship opportunities. • Develop vision and strategic plan for each client, consistent with the client’s overall brand and messaging. Participate in planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of projects and events, as required.• Act as spokesperson for each client, as required.• Act as mentor to interns/new hires by teaching public relations fundamentals and company procedures, and helping develop learning goals for each intern.

Toronto, Canada

Responsibilities include: • Assisting with research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations.• Draft communications and press materials including press releases, press kits, bios, media profiles and media pitches.• Oversee media monitoring across multiple platforms through which client coverage is presented.

Western University

Creation, development and execution of marketing, promotions, communications and community relations strategies to improve student experience in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Worked closely with faculty, students and community organizations to promote arts culture on campus and in the London artistic community.

London, Ontario

Campus and London non-profit community outreach; writing radio promotions; execution and development of Street Team initiatives; creation and development of a bi-monthly newsletter; blog posts; interviews

Post-Graduate Diploma (Continuing Studies), Public Relations

• Communications Planning • Canadian Press Style Writing • Writing for the Web • Graphic Design • Research and Evaluation • Media.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Honours, Honours Specialization English Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Arts and Humanities Students' Council, Orientation Week Leader (Soph), Lead Orientation Week Programming.

Ossd / International Baccalaureate Degree

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Link Crew