RESUME

Objective

  • Aiming to serve your business as a communications professional doing a combination of writing, editing, research, design, public speaking, strategic planning, and more.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Over three years’ experience working with Indigenous Peoples
  • Over two years of experience in public relations and communications
  • 10 years of experience in photography
  • Prolific writing and editing skills as demonstrated in my portfolio
  • Keynote speaker at several events
  • Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and MS Office 365
  • First-hand experience with event management
  • Social media savvy: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram
  • Over three years’ experience with survey coordination
  • Conducted many interviews for written pieces
  • Held fundraisers for non-profit organizations
  • Over three years’ experience practicing customer relations
  • Conducted research in academic and workplace environments
  • Additional communication skills acquired in my studies

Personality Traits

  • Goal setter
  • Deadline driven
  • Forward thinker
  • Adapts to change
  • Creative and imaginative
  • Open-minded
  • Task-focused
  • Motivated
  • Organized
  • Works well in groups and independently

Education

  • Master of Arts: Communication (Sept. 2021 – Present)
    • Mount Saint Vincent University
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Advanced Diploma: Public Relations (2020)
    • Nova Scotia Community College
    • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • Certificate: Office Administration (2019)
    • Nova Scotia Community College
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia
  • Bachelor of Arts (2009)
    • Cape Breton University
    • Sydney, Nova Scotia

Work Experience

  • Communications Coordinator for Membertou Development Corporation (Feb. 2022 – Present)
    • Membertou, Nova Scotia
      • Feature story writing
      • Annual report writing
      • Bi-weekly community newsletter management and production
      • Quarterly governance newsletter management and production
      • Manage and monitor social media channels
        • Post community news, job ads, profile stories, contests, and all things Indigenous.
      • Company website moderation and job ad/newsletter updating
  • Marketing Communications Coordinator for DHPR INC. (Feb. 2021 – Jan. 2022)
    • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
      • Produced a variety of content for the company website, marketing materials, and other projects
      • Designed banners, information flyers, a media kit, cover pages, and other marketing materials
      • Created PowerPoint presentations
      • Developed communication and social media plans
      • Company branding
      • Edited documents and other content
      • Social media management
      • Researched
      • Maintained a good company image to the public and all stakeholders
  • Human Resources Assistant for Membertou First Nation (Oct. 2014 – Aug. 2019)
    • Membertou, Nova Scotia
      • Managed a filing system for 400+ employees
      • Assisted with event planning and implementation for 250 employees twice yearly
      • Operated standard office equipment
      • Coordinated the Annual Engagement Survey every year
      • Assisted with the job application process
      • Wrote, typed, and edited documents such as letters, memos, and emails
      • Matched incoming resumes with job postings
      • Conducted reference checks
      • Booked and scheduled interviews and orientations
      • Kept track of employee attendance (days missed) for 400+ employees
      • Organized office paperwork for staff and filing
      • Practiced customer service by liaising with colleagues and the public in a positive, friendly, engaging manner, addressing inquiries, and continuous telephone conversing
      • Exercised my organization, team playing, creativity, deadline-driven, digital savvy, and customer service skillsets

Volunteer Experience

  • Writer for the CNIB (Aug. 2020 – Sept. 2020)
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia
      • Wrote “letters to the editor” on behalf of CNIB Guide Dog Users for Guide Dog Awareness Month
      • Exercised my writing, editing, research, teamwork, and advocacy skills
  • Production Coordinator for Clerisy Entertainment (Aug. 2020 – Sept. 2020)
    • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
      • Drafted narration and descriptive video for four episodes
      • Drafted written content for five digital exclusives
      • Exercised my writing, research, editing, storytelling, creativity, and team playing skills
  • Event Host through Blind Sports Nova Scotia (2018)
    • Hosted a Goal Ball (a parasport for the visually impaired) “try-it and demonstration” event in Cape Breton through BSNS and the CCB
    • Exercised my writing, speaking, photography, fundraising, time-management, organization, media relations, event planning and implementation, leadership, communication, and customer service skills

Hobbies and interests

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Advocacy
  • Music
  • Outdoor activity
  • Photography
  • Physical activity
  • Travel

References

  • Available upon request

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