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Toronto, Canada Area

- Coordinate the entire translation/copy editing process for internal and external communications materials, including: budget allocation, managing the flow of work and delegation, managing the relationship with external agencies, negotiating/mediating with internal stakeholders, troubleshooting document management issues and contributing to long-term project timelines- Manage translation database and process, including: training staff and supporting the development and refinement of our… Show more - Coordinate the entire translation/copy editing process for internal and external communications materials, including: budget allocation, managing the flow of work and delegation, managing the relationship with external agencies, negotiating/mediating with internal stakeholders, troubleshooting document management issues and contributing to long-term project timelines- Manage translation database and process, including: training staff and supporting the development and refinement of our online platform and processes- Update/draft communication materials- Liaise with provincial government stakeholders Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Developed and executed strategic public relations campaigns and provided client support as part of the Corporate team. Clients spanned the fields of technology, government, HR consulting, law and not-for-profit- Executed in-depth research, media landscape and SWOT analysis for clients and new business opportunities spanning the fields of pharmaceuticals, insurance, legal, technology and lifestyle- Developed and edited copy for a wide array of media materials- Executed pitches to… Show more - Developed and executed strategic public relations campaigns and provided client support as part of the Corporate team. Clients spanned the fields of technology, government, HR consulting, law and not-for-profit- Executed in-depth research, media landscape and SWOT analysis for clients and new business opportunities spanning the fields of pharmaceuticals, insurance, legal, technology and lifestyle- Developed and edited copy for a wide array of media materials- Executed pitches to client-relevant industry media- Monitored client-relevant industry news for coverage and placement opportunities and updated media lists Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Supported the execution of client projects by acting as a liaison between the client and internal project managers.- Investigated campaign issues at the fulfillment level and provided constructive recommendations to mitigate the effects on client deliverables.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Supported the development and execution of public relations strategies and coverage reports for clients (Mikhael Kale, DAVIDsTEA, SKYY Vodka, AQUAhydrate, Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area)- Secured over 35 million impressions, 300 media and influencer attendees and supported event execution for Mikhael Kale’s Spring/Summer 2014 Collection fashion show at World MasterCard Fashion Week in tandem with the account lead- Managed two volunteers and four activations at NKPR’s IT… Show more - Supported the development and execution of public relations strategies and coverage reports for clients (Mikhael Kale, DAVIDsTEA, SKYY Vodka, AQUAhydrate, Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area)- Secured over 35 million impressions, 300 media and influencer attendees and supported event execution for Mikhael Kale’s Spring/Summer 2014 Collection fashion show at World MasterCard Fashion Week in tandem with the account lead- Managed two volunteers and four activations at NKPR’s IT LOUNGE during the Toronto International Film Festival- Day-to-day media relations responsibilities included: Writing, editing, pitching, building media and influencer lists, media monitoring and documentation, and strategic seeding of products Show less

- Developed and assigned content, edited copy and produced the 2012 TSVC Wine Auction Catalogue - Developed communications strategies leading up to the auction

Led direct response programs for French clients and clients with direct mail budgets of under $50,000 annually, and supported campaign development for clients with annual direct mail budgets between $50,000 and $1.5 million. I was also a member of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Main responsibilities included:- client management and relationship building- liaising and concept development with writers and graphic artists- proofing and editing - budgeting-… Show more Led direct response programs for French clients and clients with direct mail budgets of under $50,000 annually, and supported campaign development for clients with annual direct mail budgets between $50,000 and $1.5 million. I was also a member of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Main responsibilities included:- client management and relationship building- liaising and concept development with writers and graphic artists- proofing and editing - budgeting- results analysis and data driven list management related to acquisitions- consulting on all French appeals- updating the website Show less

Conducted general core administrative work, documented and updated press kits, edited press kit materials via Adobe Photoshop, carried out competition research and developed database management in Act.

Conducted general core administrative work, website research and website content development. At the end of this internship I presented the office with a research paper containing information on appropriate website strategies, other music school website content and an analysis on what needed to be changed on the University of Toronto Music Faculty website at that time.

I prepared lessons based on the Ontario curriculum and taught to classes ranging in academic ability. The technical class consisted of students with behavioral difficulties, the ESL class incorporated students with variable English proficiency and age brackets, and the enriched class consisted of gifted students of variable English proficiency. I initially began as a day-to-day supply teacher and was eventually handed the job for the remainder of the year. Relevant skills include:-… Show more I prepared lessons based on the Ontario curriculum and taught to classes ranging in academic ability. The technical class consisted of students with behavioral difficulties, the ESL class incorporated students with variable English proficiency and age brackets, and the enriched class consisted of gifted students of variable English proficiency. I initially began as a day-to-day supply teacher and was eventually handed the job for the remainder of the year. Relevant skills include:- leadership experience- communication (delivering presentations and facilitating teamwork and group discussion)- relationship building- ability to work in high pressure situations- resourcefulness and adaptability - creativity and confidence in dealing with on-the-spot decision making- accountability Show less

Certificate In Public Relations

Relevant coursework: Public Relations Principles I, Writing for Public Relations, Reputation Management, Internal Communications, Media.

Bachelor Of Music, Performance

Certificate In Arts Administration Cultural Management

Relevant coursework: Media, Sponsorship Development, Cultural Marketing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, and Fundraising