Simone Williamson Email & Phone Number

Barcelona, Ct, Es

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Using Canva, Photoshop and InDesign, I design static social media graphics and PDF documents (pitch decks, presentations) based on the objectives and feedback of my client, LogicalOutcomes.

Using Procreate and Photoshop, I create engaging digital illustrations and animations to accompany the award-winning journalism of The Narwhal, a Canadian environmental investigative magazine.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As Ecojustice's Program Marketing Specialist, my role was integral to developing and delivering engaging advocacy and marketing campaigns that won issues, built brand awareness, and inspired people to support Ecojustice’s mission. I brought my skills as a digitally-savvy creative and curator to produce compelling content that engaged and grew the Ecojustice community, on social media and beyond. My responsibilities in this role included: • Developed, managed, and implemented an earned social media content calendar. • Developed, tested, and deployed petitions and advocacy actions using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms. • Advised on messaging, strategy, and tactics used in Ecojustice’s strategic communications, advocacy, and marketing activities. • Designed unique, eye-catching, and sharp graphics for social, print, and web to acquire Ecojustice supporters via compelling visual storytelling. • Monitored campaign and channel performance to maximize user experience and increase conversion rates. • Analyzed and reported on campaign and channel KPIs. • Collaborated with external parties to onboard new tools and manage existing products.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Drafted, edited and finalized proposal documents with strong argument to win architectural projects in the request for proposal (RFP) process.• Worked within client-structured timelines and hard deadlines to produce deliverables and proposal documents on time with availability for quality editing, peer review and revisions. • Managed owned social channels to generate brand awareness and foster outreach with regularly scheduled content and consistent community engagement.• Coordinated sub-consultant groups and third party enterprises time-efficiently in the development of proposal documents, website content and advertising.• Created long term social campaigns to promote architectural projects and company culture • Wrote compelling editorials, pitches and copy for print and digital press releases/white papers.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Managed Facebook page "David Suzuki Foundation Ocean Keepers" to keep posted content relevant to ocean conservation and sciences• Assisted in the conceptualization and design of social media posts, acquisition campaigns, posters/printed matter and email templates • Researched news articles and updated content to share with DSF followers

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Led ocean kayak tours through False Creek and English Bay areas around downtown Vancouver as a Paddle Canada Level 1 certified kayak instructor and guide• Provided paddle and safety advice to tour members, oversaw individual and group communication• Operated front desk as a receptionist and social media role by booking appointments, running purchases, leading customers through waiver and paperwork protocol and updating social channels • Performed regular damage and inventory checks on equipment

Vancouver, Bc

• Managed social channels for Western Canada's largest budget tour company • Increased company's Instagram and Facebook channel engagement by 50% in under 3 months • Developed comprehensive strategy and regularly reviewed campaigns with General Manager and marketing team member to continue an increase impressions and reach • Wrote engaging copy, posted relevant content and shared user-generated images • Updated WordPress website to maintain up-to-date and relevant information • Formatted images and videos for web

Vancouver, Bc

• Traveled with groups of up to 55 visitors to top tourist destinations across Western Canada as a tour guide and commercial bus operator • Organized group activities and team-building strategies in order to facilitate connection and communication amongst passengers• Provided countless historical, scientific and ecological facts about regions and towns visited during trip and encouraged passengers to engage with information by fact-checking and questions• Ensured the safety and comfort of all tour participants by consistently checking in with as many people as possible and recognizing group mentality• Skillfully handled difficult situations and unforeseen factors in an elegant and mindful manner • Participated in group activities as a method to make myself an approachable, friendly figure for people to reach out to • Encouraged passengers to operate outside of their comfort zones in a healthy and safe way

Vancouver, Bc

• Produced unique, disruptive marketing artwork concepts for the novel "An Inheritance of Curses" by Vancouver-based author DJ Holmes • Communicated artistic approach with author to maintain a transparent relationship during the production period • Ensured correct image quality and standards for both print and web formats

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Operated high ropes challenge course activities with 20-person groups of all ages (primarily teens)• Harnessed and belayed individual participants while directing rest of group on teamwork strategy• Debriefed with participants about strengths and challenges observed during course operation• Worked with groups to develop "take away" moments from team building exercises about community, connection, trust and mindset when approaching challenging activities as a cohesive unit

Vancouver, Bc

• Illustrated literary submissions for one of UBC’s largest undergraduate student-operated journals • Worked with co-illustrators and journal editors to create unique and engaging content• Operated on a deadline basis and met timeline requirements • Maintained consistent contact with journal throughout most of undergrad career • Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, Illustrator) to create and format images in website and print media-friendly formats My artwork, along with the writing it accompanies, can be found in issues 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2.

Vancouver, Bc

• Generated engaging membership and public program proposals using not-for-profit business strategy and relevant research • Compiled example templates from various similar institutions and formulated a thesis and argument for my proposal choices and recommendations to BAF • Engaged with public by speaking with visitors about upcoming shows and events hosted by BAF and other local galleries • Attended gallery openings and promoted artist work

Santa Cruz, California

• Led groups of 10 to 100 campers on "static" high ropes challenge courses in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz County• Performed high ropes practice safety rescues from varied heights in under two minutes • Worked with groups of elementary, middle and high school students from across California on team building exercises, safety exercises, group communication and outdoors knowledge

Vancouver, Bc

• Operated ticket sales for UBC Thunderbird home games at UBC Athletics • Quickly adapted to various roles needed during events such as hockey goal judging, scoreboard updates and crowd management. • Provided attendees on game stats and athlete information to involve public with game• Attended community outreach events and acted as the face of UBC Athletics

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Activities and Societies: Varsity Outdoor Club, Visual Arts Student Association

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

10-week intensive course using real-time practical applications of acquired skills with local community partners

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Exchange program with the Elam School of Fine Arts in Auckland.