Devon Taylor Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

8 Wing/Cfb Trenton, On

During my seven years with the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) I have seen the organization grow and my contribution has grown with it.In my first year, I launched the organization's new website, created and implemented a communications plan, assisted with planning and running the most successful fundraising gala the Trenton MFRC has ever seen and raised awareness of the organization in our target audience and the greater community.Since then, I have worked diligently to… Show more During my seven years with the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) I have seen the organization grow and my contribution has grown with it.In my first year, I launched the organization's new website, created and implemented a communications plan, assisted with planning and running the most successful fundraising gala the Trenton MFRC has ever seen and raised awareness of the organization in our target audience and the greater community.Since then, I have worked diligently to grow community awareness of the MFRC's mission and the unique challenges faced by military families. With more community knowledge of the MFRC, our network of community partners has expanded. Additionally, my consistent work on the MFRC's social media accounts have caused our audience to increase as well.My day-to-day includes creating content for all Trenton MFRC communication channels, managing Trenton MFRC social media accounts, writing articles, securing press, and building and maintaining donor relationships and community partnerships. I collaborate daily with colleagues and partners to communicate with our audience and I work closely with our Special Events Coordinator. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

I remotely manage social media and advertisements through franchise Twitter and Facebook accounts. Write brief bios for company micro-site. I also design and write copy for print advertisements.

Toronto, Canada Area

I hit the ground running with Instigator Communications. I drew on my creativity, drive, and positive demeanor to develop media relations, secure press, and bring fresh ideas to the table. Managing multiple clients daily, my responsibilities included:- Creating social media content and managing multiple social media accounts daily- Creating media lists by finding the best possible people to contact- Writing story proposals, pitches, and press releases- Developing and… Show more I hit the ground running with Instigator Communications. I drew on my creativity, drive, and positive demeanor to develop media relations, secure press, and bring fresh ideas to the table. Managing multiple clients daily, my responsibilities included:- Creating social media content and managing multiple social media accounts daily- Creating media lists by finding the best possible people to contact- Writing story proposals, pitches, and press releases- Developing and maintaining relationships with key media contacts- Arranging interviews- Securing provincial and national press for clients- Managing client websites (hosted on WordPress)- MRP reporting- Budget reporting- Preparing monthly client reports- Research- Proof reading proposals Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

As a part-time editor, I reported directly to the CEO and Founder. I assisted in managing the editorial calendar and content creation, as well as write and edit weekly articles for the company blog and The Huffington Post Canada. I also assisted in vendor and media outreach.

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked towards building and humanizing the pharma brands managed by the company. I worked closely with the SEO specialist and marketing manager writing and editing web content. I managed outreach to media and bloggers and customers, writing all outgoing materials including announcements and news releases.

Toronto

During my contract with Immersion Media I developed key words in order to target our client's specified demographic. Using Cision Social Media and Radian6 software, I generated lists of social media users and their activity on Twitter. I also developed concise and engaging key messages and reached out to our targeted audience with these messages in order to drive registration in the client’s contest.

Toronto, Canada Area

Through this internship I have written speeches for various people (including the president of the Foundation) and events. My other responsibilities included daily media monitoring, writing copy for the intranet, social media channels and various publications. I was successful in communicating key messages and organizational values across different channels. I am also involved in a number of different projects such as developing a concept and the content for a new stakeholder publication and… Show more Through this internship I have written speeches for various people (including the president of the Foundation) and events. My other responsibilities included daily media monitoring, writing copy for the intranet, social media channels and various publications. I was successful in communicating key messages and organizational values across different channels. I am also involved in a number of different projects such as developing a concept and the content for a new stakeholder publication and developing and maintaining ways of tracking communication metrics. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Interned as Public Relations Coordinator.Updated and maintained client database; reached out to national media with client stories; secured Canadian and American media spots for clients.

Belleville, On

Post-graduate Public Relations program that focuses on PR writing, fundraising, event management, communication and crisis strategies, presentation and design.With this program I have coordinated and implemented successful fundraising events and a fashion show, developed innovative campaigns, as well as further developed my writing and design skills.Successfully graduated with top marks and Deans List recognition.

Mississauga, On

A client service oriented role; assisted clients with their immediate financial needs in a professional and responsive manner; resolved problems at first point of contact in a friendly and helpful manner. Further developed my customer/client service skills, multi-tasking skills, problem-resolution and analytical skills.

Developed and implemented a merchandising project; assisted with the preparation of marketing lists, and follow up; assisted with updating the organization's web page; formatted, wrote articles, collected photographs for the organization's e-Newsletter and e-Magazine; assist with office administrative tasks and the insurance program; gained knowledge of the Long Term Athlete Development and the National Coaching Certification Program; formatted various documents; gained experience working in a… Show more Developed and implemented a merchandising project; assisted with the preparation of marketing lists, and follow up; assisted with updating the organization's web page; formatted, wrote articles, collected photographs for the organization's e-Newsletter and e-Magazine; assist with office administrative tasks and the insurance program; gained knowledge of the Long Term Athlete Development and the National Coaching Certification Program; formatted various documents; gained experience working in a non-profit organization; developed my communications and marketing skills; expanded my writing and social media skills. Show less

Performed outbound calls to University of Ottawa alumni; updated contact information, campaigned, and input data with Raiser's Edge software; successful in securing donations, as well as received comments regarding my excellent articulation and pleasant demeanor.

Post Graduate Certificate, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Volunteered in community events; Event Coordinator for Loyalist College fashion show. Deans List; Honourable.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Double Major - Communications And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Peer editor. Majored in Communications and Majored in Political Science.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student council.

Education record

Grade Twelve English Credit 2004