Leslie Hacker Email & Phone Number

Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hacker Communications is a collective of talented specialists that I have hand-selected from various parts of Canada and the U.S. Having a vastly talented collective allows us to provide a wholesome approach to marketing, public relations, SEO, web development, branding, social media, and general communications. We join the table at any and all levels of the process; from planning to activation and bring a fresh and creative perspective by looking at the full picture and narrowing down what makes each campaign different and special to ultimately drive innovation, efficiency, performance, and results. The collective includes PR and marketing agencies, senior consultants, junior practitioners, and influencers to develop high quality campaigns. Industries include tech, lifestyle, health & wellness, tourism, consumer, lifestyle, food & beverage, sports, real estate, investment, and cybersecurity.I also volunteer my services to organizations that are meaningful to me including A Brilliant Night (Montreal Neurological Institute), Canadian Public Relations Society, Jump for SickKids, and more in the works. Some of the brands we have worked with are: JUST EAT, Vancouver Canadians, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, Chefs Plate, Daiya, Lee Valley Tools, AromaTech, Parkbridge, SoCIAL Lite Vodka, Grüvy, Golf Canada, Kelsey's and Montana's Restaurants, Stoko, RiskAware Cybersecurity, St. Louis Bar & Grill, Moores Clothing for Men, Touro Brazilian Steakhouse, and many more. www.HackerCommunications.com

- Provided support on PR projects for clients: Chefs Plate, Moores Clothing, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, and others. - Developed media pitches and secured coverage in traditional and online media.- Helped to design and implement national social media influencer campaigns. Last influencer event reach over 1,000,000 people with a limited budget.

34 King Street E.

I was responsible for developing new business pitches, editing communications materials, upkeep of the agency’s social media channels and daily media relations/monitoring. I also provided day-to-day support for various clients, such as: Sears, Morneau Shepell, Stanton Renaissance, FICO, Weathsimple, and others. I developed an hour-long Lunch & Learn on "Best Practices for Social Media," with regards to the agency's clients. I received excellent feedback on this presentation, leading me to discover my aptitude for social media. For several months afterwards I became a social media consultant to one of the agency's Managing Partners.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Helped to launch their unique restaurant concept using a robust and integrated PR, marketing, and advertising strategy. Managed all communications from the business to their public. Created website and social media content, including the company’s mission statement, staff biographies,media releases, blog updates and the Brazilian BBQ story.

Syracuse, New York Area

During my internship with Sheraton Hotels, I created monthly hotel and restaurant newsletters that were sent to several thousand clients, including guests, employees, journalists and local businesses. I participated in the marketing and promotion of their new resto-bar, "Sitrus on the Hill." I created the marketing schedule for the new bar's grand opening (advertising dates, website maintenance, events and promotions). I created and distributed promotional brochures, press releases and invitations to the grand opening event.

New York City

Over the course of my internship I wrote and published two articles: "College Savings Where It Counts" and "Finding Gems Amid Junk." I worked independently and with other writers on content for two ongoing sidebars, "Business News" and "Money Zone." I built relationships with public relations directors to discern the accuracy of information. I brainstormed and created daily headlines for various business articles.