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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Reported to Director, Brand Marketing to support foundation-wide marketing andcommunications activities with a particular focus on digital content- Played an active role in developing editorial content for UHN Foundation's website with morethan 30 published articles highlighting wellness and research stories in healthcare- Supported in the planning.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Reported to Director, Marketing in specific marketing related activities and initiatives forRicoh Canada’s Legal Services Division.- Supported website development in CMS, develops email marketing and website reports todemonstrate KPI goals and analytics- Researched event and partnership opportunities, stays current on industry trends andcompetitive.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Reported to Executive Director of the Deaf Culture Centre and Communications & Audience Engagement Manager.
• Provided strategic marketing and communication guidance for the CCSD’s Spring 2019 stage production of Black Drum in partnership with Soulpepper Theatre Company
• Created promotional material for The Black Drum, including e-newsletters, press releases, an official Electronic Press Kit for the production, media relations, community and media outreach

Waterloo, ON

• Reported to the Manager, Marketing and Development: participated in the planning, coordination and execution of promotional, fundraising, volunteer coordination and administrative activities for the Gallery’s 25th.
• Assisted in promotional activities for year-round programming such as e-newsletters, social media content, website management, graphic design, event photography, content planning, planning, developing and executing.
• Increased social media engagement: Twitter followers by 4.48% (from 2189 to 2287), Instagram followers by 60.55% (from 768 to 1233), Facebook followers by 10.08% (from 1428 to 1572).
• Coordinated an archival research project, analyzing, compiling and collectinginformation of the Gallery’s notable individuals
• Managed volunteer recruitment and coordination for the Gallery’s 25th AnniversaryWeekend
• Supported in special event planning: exhibition openings, artist talks, annual fundraiser,awards ceremony

Toronto, Canada Area

• Reported to Assistant Manager, Festival Services
• Responsible for providing administrative support including contract administration, scheduling, payroll, and distribution of information to approximately 100 seasonal staff members
• Created forms memos, training presentations and manuals, informational paperwork using Microsoft Office application and Google application for creating databases, online forms, web pages and spreadsheets
• Assisted in the successful coordination of departmental and organizational social and training events

Department Of Communication Studies

• Reported to Course Director: Media, Culture and Society
• Responsible for coordinating weekly lesson plans to deliver in tutorials on course lecture content and readings for a group of (45 students) 2nd year Communication Studies majors
• Provided an open, positive and healthy learning environment for post-secondary students
• Other administrative duties include: grading weekly assignments, providing efficient feedback, office hours, email correspondence, clear and concise communication with students

Toronto, Canada Area

• Reported to Professor Anne MacLennan and assisted with various Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council funded research projects. Specializing in media history. Assisted in research, marketing, communications.
• Organized and analyzed archival media material that was used as quantitative data for her publications and conference presentations on media history and popular culture
• Assisted in all aspects of the annual conference and events coordination: not limited to planning, coordinating and executing conference logistics
• Collected relevant articles, books, and dissertations pertaining to the subject and summarized their contents to provide detailed abstracts and bibliographies
• Collaborated with students, volunteers, librarians, archivists, professors and other professionals to complete research related tasks
• Proficient at conducting critical reviews of literature, researching primary and secondary sources, and creating annotated bibliographies for various projects-- Proficient at editing properties of the project’s online.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Reported to Director of Communications and Marketing Manager -Assisted Publicist in the organization and compilation of press archiving and MRP (Media Relations Rating Points)-Assisted in social media and communications planning and execution-Researched and compiled community outreach information for local business and organizations-Interviewed artists.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Reported to Professor Anne MacLennan and assisted with various Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded research projects. Specializing in media history. Assisted in research, marketing.
• Organized and analyzed archival media material that was used as quantitative data for her publications and conference presentations on media history and popular culture
• Assisted in all aspects of the annual conference and events coordination: not limited to planning, coordinating and executing conference logistics
• Collected relevant articles, books, and dissertations pertaining to the subject and summarized their contents to provide detailed abstracts and bibliographies
• Collaborated with students, volunteers, librarians, archivists, professors and other professionals to complete research related tasks
• Proficient at conducting critical reviews of literature, researching primary and secondary sources, and creating annotated bibliographies for various projects-- Proficient at editing properties of the project’s online.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Maintained a high standard of servicing, responding to internal and external client issues promptly and appropriately in keeping with established Visitor Experience Departmental Service measures.- Managed the partner pick-up and Government relations desk- Assisted with coordinating administrative duties for the Festival on an as-needed basis.- Answered.

Toronto

- Worked TIFF 2012 and sold tickets in the box office, phone room and Patron's Circle - Efficiently handled ticketing and patron inquiries, contributing to an optimal festival experience for attendees.- Assisted in the day-to-day operations of multiple box office functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions and reservations.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Produced print and digital content for Today's Parent magazine- Worked closely with the editorial department through tight deadlines and assisted with various aspects of the magazine production process, including fact-checking, and copyediting- Coordinated with Public relations agents for the successful dissemination of product samples, media inquiries.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Worked closely with the editorial team to brainstorm and develop exciting story ideas for the print and online magazine- Delivered fact-checking and copyediting on magazine copy in the publication process- In three months, I published between 5-10 content pieces for the print and online edition of the magazine.- Actively participated in story meetings.

Master'S Degree, Media And Culture

Masters' Research Project: "The Serial Killer as Celebrity Deviant, Cultural Commodity and Other Macabre Representations of Jeffrey Dahmer."

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication Studies

Print-Journalism, Journalism

Activities and Societies: The Sheridan Sun The Sheridan Sun Online Staff Writer/Food, News & Arts/Food Editor Staff Writer (Lifestyle.