Laura Phillips Email & Phone Number

London, Ontario, Canada

London, On

• Write compelling copy for Compassion Canada’s website. • Write marketing copy for major fundraising campaigns, emails, social promotions, print and digital advertisements. • Contribute articles to Compassion Canada’s blog and magazine. • Edit and proofread fellow writers’ work as needed. • Contribute towards other communication tasks as assigned.

Toronto, On

• Provided peer support counselling for women in unexpected pregnancies• Answered phone calls, emails, text messages to set up appointments for women and families• Coordinated and created content for blog, website, social media, and newsletters weekly• Managed 2 volunteer teams at 3 program outreach sites• Facilitated training for local churches and organizations• Assisted in coordination of fundraising events

Toronto, On

• Wrote news stories and columns monthly upon request

St. Catharines, On

• Wrote news stories and columns monthly upon request

Toronto, On

• Researched and wrote news stories• Conducted interviews over the phone, email, and in-person for news pieces• Participated in production and planning of monthly magazine

Hamilton, On

• Research regarding environment & conservation organizations and nonprofits• Conducted a literature study of environmental themes in modern works of fiction• Conducted in-depth research through the internet, written text and interviews • Attended weekly discussion meetings

Hamilton, On

Editor-In-Chief of The Crown• Managed production of student-run newspaper • Created outline and theme, advertised for submissions, reviewed content• Managed a team of 7 staff• Wrote a monthly column on faith, life, culture, and education• Facilitated weekly meetings with staff and faculty advisors • Assisted in distribution of newspaper to students, staff, and faculty

Hamilton, On

Assistant Editor of The Minstrel Arts Magazine• Reviewed and edited magazine content• Advertised for and selected submissions• Designed theme and layout

Barrie, On

• Developed program activities for children within and outside church community• Led and facilitated group strengthening programs• Provided leadership and oversight to all children's camp programs

Hamilton, On

• Developed program activities for children in and outside church community• Taught and oversaw camp curriculum • Provided leadership and oversight to all children programs in accordance with church vision

Bachelor'S Degree, English And Social Work

Activities and Societies: The Crown, The Minstrel, Identify

Intern, School Of Peace And Justice