Michael Saad Email & Phone Number

Kelowna, Bc

Instructing students in elements of professional and technical writing, research and analysis as well as personal selling and persuasive presentation strategies. Further responsibilities consist of:- Developing Technical and Professional Communication course structures for various Okanagan College programs. - Tailoring communication classes to be applicable and relevant to specific college programs including: General Business, Computer Information Systems as well as a number of Engineering and Trades programs.- Involved in continual institutional research regarding best practices for engaging international students in the North American classroom.

North Bay, On

- Taught concepts related to Advertising & Promotions to senior level university students.- Focus placed on integrated marketing, media planning, campaign management and creative execution- Further responsibilities included course design, evaluation plans and student assessment

Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, Bc

- Teaching technical and professional communication specifically for Engineering students- Emphasis on job prep, technical description and documentation as well as general correspondence and oral communication skills

North Bay, On

Instructing students in concepts of personal selling, client engagement, market research, campaign planning and ethics. Further responsibilities include: - Determine and create course delivery options for 100+ students - Select and deliver appropriate learning strategies, lesson designs and measures - Ensure learning outcomes and solutions - Designed and implemented several course for Canadore's PR and Advertising programs

Multiple

Oversaw all marketing and communication-related initiatives involving the business. This included both creation of materials and partner/client/stakeholder engagement strategies. Company was successfully bought out in 2013.Specific duties include:- Successfully generated a company growth rate of 62% over three years- Built and maintained a client base of 70+ in rural communities- Implemented marketing and growth strategies resulting in $50 000 of guaranteed annual revenue- Oversee all advertising and marketing initiatives - Corporate representative for clients and stakeholders- Develop all marketing and promotional materials for distribution- Utilize strategic recruitment strategies to engage with potential clients

North Bay, On

A member of the Office of External Relations and Student Development Services. Primary tasks included event coordination, engagement and development strategies for staff, students, faculty as well as internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities:- Successfully coordinated engagement events ranging from 120 - 2000 guests / stakeholders- Organizing growth strategies to support province-wide student engagement- Coordinate engagement events with students, alumni, donors and community stakeholders- Implement social media strategies to enhance Nipissing’s identity- Work with alumni for increased involvement in the Nipissing University Community

North Bay, Markham, Vaughan, Barrie, Sudbury

Acting as both a Sales Associate and Keyholder in various locations, I was tasked with providing customer service representative of the company in assisting customer with various shopping needs. As key holder I was responsible for assisting in training, developing and leading a team of associates ranging from various levels of skill and abilities. Position Highlights:- Recruited to work for the opening of the Vaughan Mills Shopping Mall- Tasked as lead visual merchandiser in numerous stores- Team leader for high volume shopping periods throughout the year- Formally recognized for excellence in service by administration and head office representatives

North Bay, On

Liaison for internal membership base and external community partners. I acted as the primary contact for media relations, event coordination, fundraising organization and relationship development with key stakeholders. I additionally oversaw all marketing and promotional efforts for various YMCA events and initiatives. Key responsibilities:- Oversaw all marketing and promotional efforts for YMCA events and initiatives - Project lead for nationally recognized fundraisers totalling over $130 000 in donations- Successfully integrated social media strategies for increased member engagement- Administrative contact for member relations, stakeholders and organizational partners- Organizer/coordinator for all on and off-site events

Barrie, On

Recruiter and liaison for the college involving on-site engagement and relationship development with secondary students across the province. - Successfully generated a 12% increase for applicants in the northeastern Ontario region - Assisted in coordinating several on-campus events, including several college open houses

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: - Teaching Assistant in the Department of Communication Studies - Member of uOttawa's Graduate Student.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Hons., Communication And Media Studies

Honours Diploma, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Activities and Societies: - Active member of the Georgian Advertising Association (GAA) - Contributor to Ontario Colleges Marketing.