Kisha Powell Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

IKEA Etobicoke

Sole PR contact at IKEA Etobicoke. Primary responsibilities included:+ Internal communication+ Implementing and managing the CSR strategy + Lead and support the global sustainability strategy (People+Planet Positive) at the store level+ Maintenance of local web page at ikea.ca/etobicoke+ Event planning and project management

New Delhi, India

Provided advice and support to develop communication strategies and materials to engage donors, sponsors, and partner organizations. Wrote and designed communication materials including school syllabus and annual report. Managed the creation of a bi-monthly e-newsletters; wrote articles, edited final copy, oversaw design and distribution while teaching.

Toronto

Wrote press materials for various TV series appearing on the Slice Network, W Network CBC, Food Network, TVO, and APTN. Pitched and coordinated interviews with major TV and print outlets including The Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, ET Canada, and Breakfast Television. Used social media to engage target audiences, increase awareness, and generate interest in.

As part of the founding team of MTV Canada, I supported the development and successful publicity campaign launching MTV and MTV2 in Canada. Played an integral role in helping introduce series including: The Real World, Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Making The Band into the Canadian market.Managed the personal appearances and publicity of 7 on-air hosts.

Toronto

Toronto

Assisted publicists in arranging and coordinating media interviews and press materials. Completed regular mailings of press materials supporting upcoming album releases. Monitored, compiled, and distributed press clippings electronically. Kept media contact list up-to-date. Office admin duties including: collating, photocopying, filing, etc.

Toronto