Karin Smith Email & Phone Number

Radium Hot Springs, Bc, Ca

Plans and implements marketing initiatives and activities for Miette, Radium and Banff Upper hot springs. Collaborates with local, regional and provincial destination marketing organizations to increase awareness of Parks Canada's products and services and grow visitation to the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs facilities. Works with inbound tourism operators to create a seamless experience for visitors.

British Columbia, Canada

Oversees team of four including assigning and delegating tasks, reviewing content andfacilitating day-to-day communications to ensure collaboration and teamworkBrainstorms, drafts and reviews social media content and social media strategies. Collaborates with colleagues to develop meaningful content that supports agency initiative and broader strategies. Provides strategic advice, guidance and recommendations regarding social media strategies and responses to colleagues and senior management.

Planned and implemented promotional projects and marketing programs based on seasonal park activities, special events and visitor experience opportunities. Collaborated with local, regional and provincial destination marketing organizations for the purposes of promoting Yoho and Kootenay national parks. Developed relevant social media, traditional media and promotional pieces including media packages, advertisements and story ideas. Developed and implemented communication plans focused on key experiences, activities and concerns. Designed and published digital and print posters, maps and visitor guides for key park experiences.

Taught mostly young children (between the ages of 18 months and 6 years) to ski during group lessons. Taught private lessons at the beginner and intermediate levels to children, teens and adults. Mentored young, first-time instructors and helped them develop their teaching skills.

Welcomed and oriented visitors to Elk Island National Park. Communicated Park messages, points of interest, attractions and program information to visitors. Collected day use and annual permit fees, processed cash sheets, balanced floats and deposits, deposited revenue, verified camping permits and promoted compliance with park rules and regulations. Promptly responded to visitor questions and concerns and immediately resolved problems and potential conflicts.

Acted as the primary point of contact with parks and sites participating in the Olympic Torch Relay to ensure that information and plans was accurate and up to date. Responded to questions and requests from Parks Canada Agency staff and external partners in a timely manner. Maintained a number of databases by collecting, updating and verifying information with sites and parks on a regular basis. Assisted with the production of communication products by researching, organizing, drafting, and fact-checking information and photographs. Liaised with web team to create content and ensure timely updates.

Engaged Visitors’ interest in Lower Fort Garry through first person interpretive activities, presentations and discussions regarding the site’s history and modern day relevance. Animated daily activities performed by people living in the Red River settlement during the 1850’s. Led guided tours, educational programs and theme specific “mini talks” in both English and French. Researched information and created programs that presented the site’s Commemorative Integrity Statements and Parks Canada’s Mandate to visitors. Greeted Visitors, collected fees and provided background information about the site. Responded to visitor questions and concerns.

Planned and conducted activities for English as a Second Language students in grades one through six. Provided interactive and engaging activities that built on and supported the vocabulary and grammar taught during regular English classes. Shared English language and culture with Francophone students through music, pictures, activities, games and stories.

Engaged Visitors’ interest in Lower Fort Garry through first person interpretive activities, presentations and discussions regarding the site’s history and modern day relevance. Animated daily activities performed by people living in the Red River settlement during the 1850’s. Led guided tours, educational programs and theme specific “mini talks” in both English and French. Researched information and created programs that presented the site’s Commemorative Integrity Statements and Parks Canada’s Mandate to visitors.

Planned and conducted activities for English as a Second Language students at the secondary school level. Provided interactive and engaging activities that built on and supported the vocabulary and grammar taught during regular English classes. Shared English language and culture with Francophone students through music, pictures, activities, games and stories.

Oversaw the day-to-day running of the historic site including resolving visitor issues, supervising interpretive staff, performing basic scheduling and planning and developing programs. Shared the history of the site with visitors through guided tours, educational school programs, a junior naturalist program and themed activity days. Assisted in the planning, organization and running of special events, many of which involved working with other organizations, volunteers and members of the community. Worked with the Pinhey’s Point Foundation Volunteers to assist in the execution of their fundraising events, the care of the site’s collection and the day-to-day running of the site. Created an interpretive manual for future staff.

Contacted potential employers to promote student hiring within Collingwood and the surrounding area. Maintaining up to date postings on the Government of Canada job bank website. Assisted students in a variety of capacities including : developing networking skills, writing resumes, cover letters and finding summer employment. Planned a number of events, media opportunities, activities and booths, which promoted our services and connected students with employers. Assisted with frontline customer service including issuing Pleasure Craft Licences and responding to general inquiries.

Shared the history of Nancy Island Historic Site with visitors through media presentations, the use of artefacts and reproduction pieces and both first and third person interpretation. Developed programs for both children and families, many of which were designed to meet the Ontario School Curriculum. Inventoried sale items and performed cash and credit transactions. Answered visitors’ questions and provided additional information on Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.

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Activities and Societies: Outdoor Recreation Student Society, Lakehead University Emergency First Response Team, Resident Life Council.

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