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Overview
Extensive background in promotions, public relations, publishing, marketing, client services, special events management and media affairs within the structures of private enterprise, not-for-profit organizations, government, and as an entrepreneur – on provincial, national and international fronts.
Recently appointed to the Executive Board of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators as Director of Communications, and seeking acceptance for a Masters in Professional Communications with a Specialization in Intercultural & International Communications at Royal Roads University.
Strong written and personal communication, adaptability, a penchant for languages and cultures, and the ability to work autonomously as well as in a group dynamic. Computer skills include those in Microsoft Office Suite and the Adobe Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop and some web administration.
Leadership skills gained from several years of instructing private voice lessons, youth mentoring, and appearances on various conference panels and as facilitator at such events as the First Annual Women in Music Conference and the 13th Annual Provincial Student Leadership Conference. Several years experience as fitness trainer – both at Universal Gym in Stephenville and at New World Fitness in St. John’s, NL.
Other professional and personal interests include project management, team management, photography, creative writing (freelance, fiction, lyric and playwriting), music composition and performance, stage and event production, dramatic acting, and fitness and nutrition.
| Places I have worked |
College of the North Atlantic Since June 2002
1000-4999 employees
Public Information Officer
Education/Training/Library / Post-secondary Education
Working in the Marketing and Communications Department on internal and external communications for 17 campuses and Headquarters; overseeing and assisting in the implementation of various departmental projects; providing advice to management and President on trends and issues from a provincial, national and international perspective; liaising with media and communities, representing the department and College on various internal and external committees, assisting in the development and maintenance of partnerships and relationships with industry, other provincial departments and other levels of government. Editor and primary writer for internal newsletter and website communications; Project Leader and writer for Annual Report, Coordinator of College Events Calendar, and Student Work Term Supervisor. Other duties include issues management and support to senior officials; publication production, including text writing and copy editing for radio and print advertising, and promotional mater
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Freelance Since September 1997
1-9 employees
Public Relations / Promotion Specialist
Media Industry
Client Consultation, Copy Writing, Desktop Publishing, Photography, Graphic Design and Advertising, and Events Management.
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Freelance From April 2006 to June 2007
1-9 employees
Editor
Book Publishing
Editor
North American Woman, by author Larry A. Smith published July 2007
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College of the North Atlantic From April 2002 to June 2002
1000-4999 employees
Contract to design/write brochure
Education/Training/Library / Post-secondary Education
Hired to create a Community, Corporate and International brochure. Also covered College events, liaised with media.
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The Georgian Newspaper From December 2000 to May 2001
10-99 employees
Associate Editor/Reporter/Photographer
Journalism/reporter/editor
Associated Editor and primary writer/photographer for Stephenville's weekly newspaper. Responsible for choosing content and layout and design, in conjunction with the editor, toward the completion of weekly publication.
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Stephenville Theatre Festival From January 1999 to August 1999
10-99 employees
Marketing Coordinator / Promotions Officer
Entertainment Industry / contract position
Key media liaison. Development and implementation of detailed media plans. Conception of promotional and marketing stratagem, and coordination and implementation of fundraising and promotional/special events. Supervision of summer and volunteer students, including mentoring at-risk youth for the School to Work Transition program.
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Breakwater Books From April 1998 to August 1998
10-99 employees
Public Relations / Marketing Director
Book Publishing
Supervision of marketing team, design of promotional materials and implementation of marketing strategy through networking, multi-media advertising and promotional book launches/special events. Liaising with authors, government, media, and international markets.
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| Education |
several - Canada /
diploma and degree - communciations 0 - 0
B.A.C.S.: Double concentration in Psychology and Political Science:
University College of Cape Breton - near completion
Diploma of Applied Arts:
Music Industry and Performance - College of the North Atlantic, 2001
French Immersion Certificate:
Saint-Anne University, 2000
Diploma of Applied Arts:
Journalism - Westviking College, 1993
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