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London, Ontario, Canada

London, Canada Area

• Engaged readers with viral-type stories, breaking news, and pop culture through SWARM• Developed various content including slideshows, quizzes, and long-form articles• Analyzed trends on social media and ideate new exciting ideas to editors• Revised and extended published articles anytime new information arose

• Compose news and editorial articles on the Toronto Blue Jays• Submit posts through Wordpress, in accordance to proper SEO and readability records• Consistent use of social media platforms to promote articles • A knowledgeable understanding of Google analytics to build viewership

Rogers Centre

• Conducted in-person ticket sales at stadium box office locations using Ticketmaster PCI• Answered customer inquiries in an efficient, attentive and professional manner• Balanced daily deposits with total system sales (accuracy essential)• Experienced knowledge of the Blue Jays seating plan and all related ticket pricing• Be familiar with the Rogers Centre facility and surrounding area• Had a knowledgeable understanding of all Blue Jays and Rogers Centre staff policies

Toronto, Canada Area

• Covered various Olympic Events through the CBC Broadcasts of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games using PRX Viewer• Created shot lists for all the Olympic events in detail using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word• Highlighted key moments from each event, especially Canadian athletes participating in any event• Thoroughly reviewed, and emailed all logged and shot listed events to CTV Olympic Desk and News Channel

Toronto, Canada Area

• Researched, developed, and pitched stories that reflected Toronto from a music, entertainment, and stuff to do point of view (10 Bands Playing With Their Original Members, 10 Iconic Songs from Movies, Toronto Beer and Rib Festivals)• Handled reviews that were current and up-to-date topics and events (The Edge Next Big Thing contest, K-OS at Danforth Music Hall, Fred & Mel's Movember To Remember, Coleman Hell at Lee's Palace, Atlas Genius at the Mod Club, City & Colour At The Molson… Show more • Researched, developed, and pitched stories that reflected Toronto from a music, entertainment, and stuff to do point of view (10 Bands Playing With Their Original Members, 10 Iconic Songs from Movies, Toronto Beer and Rib Festivals)• Handled reviews that were current and up-to-date topics and events (The Edge Next Big Thing contest, K-OS at Danforth Music Hall, Fred & Mel's Movember To Remember, Coleman Hell at Lee's Palace, Atlas Genius at the Mod Club, City & Colour At The Molson Amphitheatre)• Planned and created the overall format of each article using pictures and video links to make an exciting article for readers• Submitted completed articles to editors before publication Show less

Toronto

• Ensured socially responsible sales of alcoholic products through the LCBO’s Check and Refusal, and Check 25 programs• Operated a cash register for cash, debit and credit card transaction including refunds and exchanges• Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts• Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies • Assisted customers with locating products and product information

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Compiled all campaign, and debate events during the 2015 Federal Election• Created shot lists from all campaign events using Microsoft Outlook while working under pressure• Analyzed and highlighted key points from each campaign event using PRX Viewer and Gateway• Translated French segments to English for each shot list• Reviewed all logged campaign events and emailed them to various departments (Research & Archives, Election Desk, News Channel)

London, Canada Area

• Announced live shows through multi-genres on all day parts that were local content (classic rock, country, R n' B and hip hop, alternative rock, pop & Top 40)• Created, hosted and produced live talk shows through a variety of topics that fit the stations demographic using Adobe Audition, Burli and IMedia Touch Production (London Transit Commission, Bullying Awareness, New Ontario Sex Ed curriculum, Tuition fees for post-secondary students)• Nominated for the Robert Humenick… Show more • Announced live shows through multi-genres on all day parts that were local content (classic rock, country, R n' B and hip hop, alternative rock, pop & Top 40)• Created, hosted and produced live talk shows through a variety of topics that fit the stations demographic using Adobe Audition, Burli and IMedia Touch Production (London Transit Commission, Bullying Awareness, New Ontario Sex Ed curriculum, Tuition fees for post-secondary students)• Nominated for the Robert Humenick Memorial Award for Best Talk Show Host• Interacted with the station's demographic through various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)• Prepared and executed daily show prep sheets to ensure all requirements were met (local, sports, entertainment) Show less

London, Canada Area

• Performed live and recorded (voice track) shows for 106.9 the X• Produced entertainment and lifestyle news events, commercials, and PSA's • Edited an average of five spots each week using Microsoft Word• Operated the audio board as required for talk shows• Generated revenue for the radio station through sales with advertisers and products(N.E.C. Productions, St. John Ambulance, Dooly's Shawrma)

Ontario College Diploma

High School