Janelle Visser Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Managing editorial content publication at Arival, including writing and editing articles, guides and research reports. Managing and co-hosting the Voice of Experiences podcast. Coordinating interviews and assisting with programming at Arival events, and moderating online and in-person sessions.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Taking travellers on single and multi-day adventures around Beautiful BC and beyond. Developed and regularly lead a training program for new tour guides, as well as on-the-road training.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Creating and overseeing implementation of an online content strategy for Discover Canada Tours, coordinating the organization of digital asset management, and assisting with a variety of other marketing projects.

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Driving the shuttle and bus for Parc's Active Living activity programs, on a casual/on-call basis.

Toronto, Canada Area

Leading adventure road trips through Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes) as the driver, guide, and all-around super human.Developing resources focused on enabling guides to lead awesome tours, including storytelling location resources, city guides, and more.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Having been one of only two full time staff people responsible for the daily operations of a university satellite campus internship program for 15-23 students, my responsibilities were as dynamic as they were demanding.• In addition to overseeing administrative, financial, and technical details, I created and updated marketing materials regularly, and managed various modes of communications, such as alumni newsletters, website updates, and social media channels. • I also hosted a… Show more • Having been one of only two full time staff people responsible for the daily operations of a university satellite campus internship program for 15-23 students, my responsibilities were as dynamic as they were demanding.• In addition to overseeing administrative, financial, and technical details, I created and updated marketing materials regularly, and managed various modes of communications, such as alumni newsletters, website updates, and social media channels. • I also hosted a variety of guest groups and events, such as conferences, travel studies, and receptions. Show less

Yokkaichi Commercial High School, Mie Board Of Education

Promoting cultural exchange through team-teaching English Communication and English Writing classes to high school students.HIGHLIGHTS:- Designing curriculum, in consultation with Japanese Teachers of English, for 1st-year Oral Communication classes (280 students) and 3rd-year English Writing classes (~60 students). - Planning activities for the school's English club, training club members for the annual English speech contest.- Getting involved with the community on a… Show more Promoting cultural exchange through team-teaching English Communication and English Writing classes to high school students.HIGHLIGHTS:- Designing curriculum, in consultation with Japanese Teachers of English, for 1st-year Oral Communication classes (280 students) and 3rd-year English Writing classes (~60 students). - Planning activities for the school's English club, training club members for the annual English speech contest.- Getting involved with the community on a grassroots level by joining a Taiko (Japanese drum) performance group, and an Aikido (martial art) dojo. Show less

Dr. Kevin Schut | School Of Arts, Media And Communications

For my Communications practicum, I assisted Dr. Kevin Schut with various aspects of his work on video games, culture and faith. HIGHLIGHTS: -Researched for, gave input on, and edited chapter drafts for Dr. Schut's now-published book "On Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games."-Wrote an auto-ethnography of my experience, "Growing Up (Girl) Gamer," that was published within one of the book's chapters.

Twu Political Studies Department

HIGHLIGHTS:- Marked and provided constructive feedback on weekly reading responses for introductory level political studies class.- Led several reading discussion groups and essay writing clinics each semester.- Assisted professors with academic research and edited journal articles for publication.

Langley, Bc, Canada

Managed a staff of about 15 to produce a 20-24 page bi-weekly print and online campus newspaper.HIGHLIGHTS:- Planned and organized team meetings, staff training, and schedules.- Ensured smooth production through editing articles, communicating with staff, troubleshooting and assisting the visual team.- Represented the paper at a North American student journalism conference in San Diego.

Langley, Bc

HIGHLIGHTS:- Wrote several articles that were published in the print and online versions of the magazine, including one that was featured as a cover article ("Is heaven a video game free zone?"). - Volunteered to assist with a variety of editorial tasks around the office once a week. - Acted as a sort of "youth consultant" for design, style and content decisions to the editors and staff.

South Surrey - White Rock - Cloverdale Mp Constituency Office

Assisted an MP with a wide variety of tasks pertaining to communications, case work and constituency events.HIGHLIGHTS:- Designed and prepared content for mail-outs, surveys and e-newsletters.- Assisted in casework, correspondence, event planning and research on behalf of constituents.- Accompanied the MP to community events as assistant and photographer, or attended events on his behalf.

Office Of Senator Raynell Andreychuk

While studying at the Laurentian Leadership Centre, I completed a 20-hour-a-week internship at the Senate.HIGHLIGHTS:- Researched Human Rights issues, and recommended potential witnesses to the Senate Human Rights Committee, some of whom were called in to present.- Wrote speeches, briefings and reports, in particular on the 2008 Kenyan Election Crisis. Attended an emergency in-camera meeting on the Senator's behalf (I was the only non-parliamentarian or diplomat allowed in) when… Show more While studying at the Laurentian Leadership Centre, I completed a 20-hour-a-week internship at the Senate.HIGHLIGHTS:- Researched Human Rights issues, and recommended potential witnesses to the Senate Human Rights Committee, some of whom were called in to present.- Wrote speeches, briefings and reports, in particular on the 2008 Kenyan Election Crisis. Attended an emergency in-camera meeting on the Senator's behalf (I was the only non-parliamentarian or diplomat allowed in) when she was unable to be present. - Attended committee meetings, events, seminars and receptions. Show less

Graduate Certificate, Tourism Management

Sustainable Tourism Management; Strategic Tourism Marketing; Social Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communications & International Studies, Gpa: 3.95

Activities and Societies: Mars' Hill Newspaper, Collegium, Laurentian Leadership Centre Majored in both Communications (Professional.

Certificate Of Leadership & Applied Public Affairs, Political Studies

Completed three upper-level political studies courses as well as an internship at the Senate of Canada. Stayed on afterwards to work.