Bailey Gingras-Hamilton
Creston,B.C.
Summary
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Revelstoke, BC
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
Multimedia Journalist
Revelstoke Mountaineer
Revelstoke, BC
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Increased social media reach by consistently sharing multimedia stories across various platforms.
- Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
- Optimized content for search engines, improving visibility and driving more traffic to online articles.
Social Media and Communications Assistant
Mount Royal University Library
Calgary, AB
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Worked alongside social media manager to create content for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media channels.
- Wrote blog posts for internal and external communications, informing staff, students and faculty about Library news and events using the brand's voice.
- Provided administrative support to senior communications staff, ensuring smooth project management and execution.
Multimedia Journalist
The Calgary Journal
Calgary, AB
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Coordinated special projects such as investigative reports or human-interest feature stories resulting in increased exposure for the publication.
- Maintained high journalistic standards with thorough fact-checking and sound ethical practices in reporting.
Freelance Reporter
LiveWire Calgary
Calgary, AB
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with editors to develop compelling story ideas, ensuring diverse content that appealed to a wide audience.
- Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Journalism
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB04.2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Client engagement
- Writing and editing
- Content creation
- Storytelling abilities
- Social media engagement
- Multimedia production
- Excellent communication abilities
- Gathering information
Timeline
Server
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
12.2022 - 04.2024
Multimedia Journalist
Revelstoke Mountaineer
05.2021 - 08.2022
Social Media and Communications Assistant
Mount Royal University Library
01.2021 - 04.2021
Freelance Reporter
LiveWire Calgary
12.2019 - 04.2020
Multimedia Journalist
The Calgary Journal
09.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Communication - Journalism
Mount Royal University