Career Profile: Experienced communications professional passionate about community engagement, partnerships and organizational development, centring equity and inclusion. Proficient leader, skilled in writing, cultivating relationships, creating efficient systems, and problem-solving.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
COMMUNICATIONS
- Designed sponsorship packages, one-pagers and newsletters for 14+ organizations
- Created inclusive digital and print communications plans with audience growth in mind
- Implemented new communication systems for 3+ organizations, ensuring team members had access to key information, promoting transparency and accountability
- Experienced using various computer programs including G Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM databases, Hootsuite, Canva, Quickbooks
OUTREACH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Created sliding scale workshop program fostering love of dance for all ages and abilities
- Wrote and disseminated press releases to media contacts, increasing media coverage by over 100%
- Designed, planned and managed key events including annual fundraisers, contributing to organizational sustainability
- Invited marginalized community groups to events to promote community and inclusion
MARKETING
- Designed public events with accessibility in mind, instituting closed captioning and gender neutral language as organizational standards
- Researched community groups with similar mandates, securing partnerships focused on mutual growth
- Keeping knowledge of current trends top of mind, designed and scheduled social media posts for 10+ organizations using Hootsuite
- Created dynamic and varied content for social media posts based on relevant analytics
WORK HISTORY
Marketing Coordinator, The Dance Current Magazine 2020 – present
Creative Producer, Neti Neti Collective, 2020
Co-Producer, Wonder, 2019-2020
Sr. Patron Services Rep, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 2018, 2019
Ad Sales Assistant, The Dance Current Magazine, 2019
Textbook Proofreader, RedQuill Learning, 2019
Associate Producer, DMV Theatre, 2019
Public Relations Manager, LunaSea Theatre, 2018
Donor Services Representative, National Ballet of Canada, 2018
Sponsorship Coordinator, Eastern Front Theatre, 2018
Assistant Production Manager, HEIST Live Art, 2017
Public Relations Coordinator, Halifax Theatre for Young People, 2017
Website Tester/Editor, RedQuill Learning, 2017
Communications Lead, XOSECRET, 2017
Associate Producer, DMV Theatre, Neptune Theatre, LunaSea Theatre, 2017
Associate Producer, Halifax Theatre for Young People, 2016
Outreach and Development Coordinator, Live Art Dance, 2014 – 2015
Volunteer Coordinator, Atlantic Film Festival, 2014
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Gender Studies with Applied Ethics, BA Program, 3rd Year
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