Kerrisa Wilson Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Wrote three to five local, national and international online news articles for CP24 and CTV News Toronto daily
• Pursued and developed stories independently covering a range of topics, including crime, politics and health
• Continuously monitored trends and emerging issues in all news topics
• Arranged and interviewed credible sources regularly for stories
• Posted articles daily on social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Collaborated with web and broadcast journalists to cover original news content

Toronto, Canada Area

• Wrote local, national and international stories and headlines
• Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignments, covering a range of topics
• Story topics included crime, politics, real estate, sports, human interest and entertainment
• Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and creative stories
• Assisted on-air reporters with reports and selected informative interview clips to broadcast
• Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas

Toronto, Canada Area

• Researched, pitched and wrote original national and western Canada real estate stories for Livabl.com
• Communications coordinator for clients in Western Canada
• Conducted interviews with industry experts
• Wrote detailed editorial content about residential developments
• Hosted weekly Facebook live shows and interviewed guests about Canadian real estate and housing related content
• Managed social media accounts for Livabl.com

Mississauga, ON

• Pitched and wrote unique lifestyle articles for insauga.com
• Took quality and captivating photos to accompany articles
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics
• Managed competing deadlines with efficiency

Fort St. John B.C

• Produced news packs daily for TV cast
• Researched for innovative stories
• Pitched ideas in morning news meeting
• Chased sources, interviewed, captured b-roll, wrote script and edited story on Final Cut Pro
• Constantly maintained and updated social media
• Wrote web copy and radio stories

Fort St. John B.C

• Wrote, lined-up and anchored daily afternoon newscasts
• Anchored weather and road reports
• Monitored social media and updated newscasts frequently
• Used Burli to line-up and record news

Mississauga, ON

• Secure Desk Operator who helped open and close the bank
• Explained products and services to assist TD customers
• Sold TD products to meet a quarterly goal
• Served customers efficiently and quickly
• Created positive work environment
• Recognized for exceptional customer service

Rogers Communications

• Pitched stories daily at morning meetings
• Developed story ideas and assisted reporters with their stories
• Helped reporters find research for their stories
• Interviewed sources in person or on the phone
• Edited clips and audio using Quantel Production System and Autocue Newsroom

Mississauga, ON

• Fulfilled opening and closing tasks independently as one of the store's key holders
• Prepared beverages and food for customers quickly in a busy environment
• Conducted end of day financial assessments to ensure cash flow was balanced

Guelph, ON

• Independently fulfilled opening and closing tasks
• Provided excellent customer service and assisted customers with product selection
• Effectively packaged and organized products within the store
• Assisted with chocolate and candy baking and decorating

Oakville, ON

• Organized and managed my own painting business. Job duties included:
• Marketing- cold called and managed a team of marketers to obtain customers
• Recruiting- interviewed and trained various individuals for painting positions
• Accounting- calculated budgets for all jobs and organized painters’ salary for every payroll
• Management- scheduled and conducted estimates, organized painting schedules, maintained job sites and communicated with customers about various situations on a daily basis

Print And Broadcast Journalism, Journalism: Print, Broadcast And Online

Broadcast Journalism student

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice And Public Policy

Major: Criminal Justice and Public Policy Minor: Sociology