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Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• My responsibilities in this position include coordinating the following tasks for CBC's The National, as well as the Current Affairs shows, The Fifth Estate and Marketplace:
• Organizing and managing crews under tight deadlines to ensure the production schedule is adhered to.
• Utilizing specialized production knowledge and experience to provide the best options for clients.
• Resolving conflicts in resources requests.
• Advising on the most advantageous use of program budgets.
• Dissolving personality conflicts by addressing the logistics of the issue, listening to the requirements of both parties and finding a solution.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• My responsibilities in this position included:
• Facilitated seamless communication between technical and editorial teams to deliver live updates during fast-paced news broadcasts on-site.
• Coordinate all technical aspects and recommend budgets for media projects, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting on-air issues with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring smooth broadcast operations.
• Provide expertise and guidance on technical requirements and best practices, supporting the successful execution of media projects.
• Conduct research and establish industry contacts to stay informed about current social media trends and meet consumer demands, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.

• My responsibilities in this position included:
• Keeping updated knowledge on corporate policies in regards to carnets and equipment.
• Assess the flow of equipment rentals, reporting emerging issues and providing strategic support inreal-time.
• Maintaining functional equipment and ensuring successful shipment, acquisition, or storage of gear.
• Operating the teleprompter and providing visual access to scripted text for live broadcasts in the field.
• Proactively managing booking schedules on RentalWorks and monitoring the department's email account.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• My responsibilities in this position included:
• Coordinate photographs and graphic design needs on a day-to-day basis by staying up-to-date on the most optimal practices and editing technologies.
• Manage, create, edit and select images for publishing in print publications and online mediums.
• Liaise with editors and photographers to ensure all assignments are shot and edited in time for publication.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• My responsibilities in this role include:
• Preparing captivating pitches that reflect must-be-heard stories to editors.
• Translating in-depth research into written stories that are not only accurate but also resonate with the target audiences.
• Curating digital elements to accompany the written stories, such as 360-degree photographs and videos.

Calgary, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this position included:
• Managing and producing interesting news stories within two-to-three-day time frames.
• Evaluating, monitoring and administering the use of multimedia to provide unique, alternative storytelling strategies to drive traffic.
• Reviewing content from writers; ensuring the standards for spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax are met.

Calgary, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this role included:
• Developing, implementing, and managing processes to ensure that online and print content meet required specifications for quality.
• Preparing appropriate templates and guidelines for production line staff by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information from the data engagement team.
• Setting suitable standards and parameters for stories and respective multimedia elements as well as social media posts.

Calgary, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this role include:
• Creating strong public relations plans to increase brand recognition and exposure within the gaming and tech community.
• Conceptualizing, creating, and managing high-quality key-framed graphics and animations including logos, openings, lower thirds, monitor graphics and backgrounds through Adobe Creative Suite programs.
• Efficiently operating studio cameras, teleprompters, graphics software and computers (Avid, OBS, AJA) while assisting the research team as a stand-in copywriter.
• Discussing and coordinating ideas from different teams to generate templates for the company's design work.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Day1UPdate is an interactive production run on Twitch.tv, dedicated to providing the latest news in gaming and technology. The company was founded by myself and a team of communications students from Mount Royal.
• Switching multiple video sources through a video matrix switchboard, inserting live digital effects, transitions, pre-recorded content, live materials, and graphics when necessary.
• Overseeing broadcast production and recommending technical changes based on details such as lighting and composition.
• Ensuring all technical features of the production are in working order before filming begins and coordinating communication between the technical team and the production team.

Calgary, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this role included:
• Collecting and analyzing facts about newsworthy events via interviews, investigations, or observation.
• Reporting, writing, and designing print-specific stories with unique artwork or photographs to attract readers.
• Regularly meeting production deadlines with quality work.

Calgary, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this position included:
• Liaising with reporters, photographers, editors, and producers to ensure all assignments exceed standard requirements for print publications.
• Simultaneously designing visual aspects for multiple print stories, including infographics and self-shot or sourced photographs.
• Staying up-to-date with the newest editing technologies and respective practices.

Calgary, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this position include:
• Proactively managing booking schedules on Checkfront and monitoring the company's email account.
• Thoroughly assessing the flow of equipment rentals, reporting emerging issues and providing strategic support in real-time.
• Troubleshooting issues with the equipment.

Taipei City, Taiwan

• My responsibilities in this role included:
• Writing clear and compelling content for various mediums, such as social media posts and newsletters.
• Editing and proofreading copies as needed to optimize audience reach.
• Collaborating with the production team on visual elements for small-scale marketing projects.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• My responsibilities in this position included:
• Conducted extensive research, interviewed diverse sources, authored compelling stories, and crafted multimedia treatments using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office programs, including graphics, videos, audio.
• Developed and implemented content strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and social media.
• Conducted thorough content audits and performance analysis, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Attending corporate events and assisting the events team with set-up, administrative support, customer service, and dismantling after completion.
• Participating in weekly meetings with the production team to share ideas and establish goals for the stories.

Calgary, Alberta

• Sunridge Badminton Centre is Canada's largest badminton venue located at 401 33rd Street N.E.My responsibilities in this role included:
• Providing quality service to customers via email correspondence, phone inquiries, and in-person assistance.
• Conducting floor sales, computing sales prices and managing the cash register.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Bachelor Of Communications, Journalism, 4.0

Activities and Societies: AIESEC, Students' Association of Mount Royal University Badminton Club (President), Student Society of Science.

Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Forest Lawn High School (FLHS) Peer Ambassadors, FLHS Debate Club, FLHS Speech Club, FLHS Yearbook Committee.