About

"Be realistic, demand the impossible."

This quote by Che Guevara stands out to me for two reasons: I am a creative problem solver and a political scientist at heart.

I bring solutions to a variety of areas, including strategic communications, marketing, and event planning. I have a background in social media communications and digital marketing, which I use personnaly and professionally. Roles in customer service environments developed these skills and my understanding of audience-specific messaging in strategic communications.

My degree in Political Science shaped my ability to identify different audiences and to apply critical thinking to communications and marketing plans. I am able to analyze data and research for strategic planning of internal and external operations.

I currently work in administration for work experience programs at a post secondary institution. Much of my spare time consists of researching new social media practices and learning to build websites. I also enjoy exploring the culture and nature of the West Coast of Canada, which I call my home.

Portfolio

Lessons Learned From Working in Career Services I Wish I Had Learned Before Graduation - LinkedIn Post,2015

Going Global: Advice from an Award Winning Student - Gustavson Blog post, 2015

Who Will Run the World? - Wordpress blog post, 2015

Resume

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Event Planning
  • Project Management

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • BA, Political Science
  • Sept 2008 - June 2012
  • University of Victoria
  • Victoria, BC
  • Hootsuite Certified Professional
  • July 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Employment Assistant
  • Sept 2014-present
  • University of Victoria Business Co-op and Career Centre
  • Victoria, BC
    • Organized and promoted approximately 3 medium-scale networking events each year and approximately 2 informational events each month for students to connect with employers in a wide range of sectors;
    • Managed department social media profiles including Twitter, LinkedIn, shared on program Facebook pages, and website updates using Cascade CMS;
    • Contributed content to the Gustavson and Co-op social media accounts and blogs and liaised with the current Gustavson Digital Media Officer for content from department;
    • Communicated with students and employers on a daily basis to answer questions about co-op, career services, and employing business students;
    • Ran weekly and monthly statistics reporting on department activities.
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Feb 2014-Sept 2014
  • The Market on Yates
  • Victoria, BC
    • Managed busy phone system and email by directing inquiries from suppliers, sales representatives, and other businesses to appropriate departments;
    • Assisted Operations Manager and 6 department managers in daily operations including preparing sales reports, maintaining accurate costs and product information, and updating retail and sales prices in the sales management system maintaining an attention to detail and confidentiality.
  • Front End Cashier
  • Sept 2013-Sept 2014
  • The Market on Yates
  • Victoria, BC
    • Provided excellent customer service by processing sales and listening to and responding to customer concerns, regularly receiving positive feedback from customers for good communication;
    • Supported team members by helping with customer concerns requiring more attention and training co-workers in new procedures.
  • Senior Sales Associate
  • July 2012-Aug 2013
  • Ten Thousand Villages
  • Victoria, BC
    • Successfully managed store operations, including inventory management, ordering, authorizing payroll, and submitting daily sales report and reporting during Store Manager's vacations for up to two weeks. Delegation, organization, and communication with sales associates were key to this success;
    • Provided exemplary customer service by communicating the organizations's fair trade principles and products and responded to concerns quickly and effectively;
    • Trained new volunteers in product knowledge and sales and supported their personal development.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Marketing Coordinator and Workshop Volunteer
  • Nov 2016-present
  • Ladies Learning Code
  • Victoria, BC
    • Developed press releases, statements, and marketing material (digital and print) for local media, community partners, mentors and volunteers;
    • Provided social media support (Twitter, Facebook) and coverage at workshops;
    • Mentored girls ages 8-13 by in coding and technology workshops hosted by Girls Learning Code;
    • Gained proficiency in coding languages, including HTML, CSS, JQuery, and Ruby.
  • Communications Volunteer
  • Jan 2012-Jun 2013
  • International Institute for Child Rights and Development
  • Victoria, BC
    • Provided communications support and project updates for the end of the Child Protection Project;
    • Assisted with the preparation and facilitation of 2 local conferences on child rights education initiatives involving professionals in international development.

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