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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Collaborates with Executive Director and Communications Committee to build and refine organization’s identity and voice. Currently in the process of updating and streamlining MAiDHouse’s website for improved accessibility and resource sharing. Drafts, edits, and publishes bi-monthly e-newsletter for a dedicated community of supporters. Maintains MAiDHouse’s social media profiles and monitors emerging platforms for opportunities to build our web presence.

St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Maintained NWPB's website and social media channels. Prepared and published media releases and e-blasts. Collaborated with team on administration of NWPB's online footprint. Acted as the outreach contact for NWPB's partnership projects. Designed and published infographics, banners, flyers, sales sheets, presentations, reports, and other promotional and informational materials on behalf of the research team.

St. Catharines, On

Coordinated update of four department websites and the school website to a new content management system. Transferred over ten years' worth of files, photos, text, biographies, blog entries, and videos to an updated platform. Used keen eye for detail to proofread all content to ensure accuracy and a professional appearance.

St. Catharines, On

Coordinated over fifty events taking place as part of the year-long Imagining the City festival. Brainstormed with department heads to develop promotional strategies. Planned and co-created timelines for all promotional materials with Communications Officer. Composed media releases and acted as liaison with radio stations, television stations and print media. Designed layouts for flyers, posters, and ads, and co-coordinated media kits for distribution to all Ontario high schools with Communications Officer. Organized strategic distributions of promotional materials, and handled mail-outs as well as personal deliveries. Maintained communications with professors, university administrators, and consultants at both the Public and Catholic district school boards. Assisted in all media calls. Handled all social media pertaining to festival activities.

St. Catharines, On

Supervised the Learning Commons study space during evening hours. Provided technical assistance and support to students, staff and faculty. Performed research and database population as part of an ongoing project to create a public archive of all art works owned by the university.

Ontario, Canada

Responsible for social media communications on all current platforms. Researched, created, and maintained multiple contact databases. Assisted in drafting and editing copy for promotional materials. Advertised upcoming events to web and print media outlets throughout the Niagara region. Provided graphic design consultation and assistance. Attended and aided in coordinating media calls.

Provided friendly customer assistance and service in a popular retail store. Performed register, stock, cleaning and sales duties, helping to maintain the smooth operation and happy atmosphere of the shop. Educated customers on product usage, ensuring satisfaction and encouraging return visitors.

Operated and maintained both heavy machinery and fine tools to craft high-quality eyewear. Performed sales and receptionist duties. Communicated amiably with clients to establish a positive attitude toward the products and services. During period of turnover, maintained stability, client relations and accuracy of paperwork in short-staffed lab.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Arts And Culture

Certificate, Interactive Multimedia

Diploma, Graphic Design

Seconday School Diploma, Extended French Program, Grades 9 - 12

Activities and Societies: Dramafest, School musicals