Cleo Sood
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Passionate storyteller. Writer & stand-up comedian. Background in print/digital media & film/content/ event production. Seeking internship at HarperCollins to gain valuable insights on the publicity role at a major publishing house. Eager to contribute creativity while exhibiting a positive work ethic. Strong organizational, critical reading & interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial & Communications Intern
In The Mood Magazine
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with editors in brainstorming sessions; initiated creative & thematic direction of "Issue 9: Hometowns"
- Revitalized social media strategy with video content, people-focused campaigns & community involvement
- Organize records & maintain accurate archives
- Contribute essays & reviews to magazine & newsletter; co-manage & produce social media content
Blog Correspondent and Contributing Editor
Acta Victoriana
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Pitched & wrote on culturally relevant topics; edited, proofread & fact-checked for regular digital publication
- "Ask Cleo” advice columnist: Implemented social media campaign; increased blog engagement by 60%
- Collaborated closely with contributers, masthead & small press publishers
- Effectively utilized research management tools & software
- Conducted & transcribed interviews;
Executive Producer, Production Assistant & Art Department Assistant
Tiger Mom
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported Tiger Mom team through all stages of film production; worked closely with talent & crew; orchestrated team of 15+ persons on set
- Lead successful IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign; tracked budget & spending; oversaw equipment rentals & set piece loans
- Managed, proofread & distributed schedules & scripts
- Created set-design; scouted & secured shooting locations.
Front Desk Receptionist & Social Media Manager
Downtown AutoGroup
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided friendly & knowledgeable customer service while supporting dealership personnel
- Executed clerical tasks with quickness & ease: scheduled meetings; answered & transferred high-volume phone calls; handled mail deliveries
- Created & distributed newsletters; produced digital content on several platforms & boosted overall social media engagement by +300%.
- Assisted in event coordination; worked as automotive showroom host
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) - Philosophy; English Literature; Cinema Studies
University of Toronto
St. George Skills
- Editing & Proofreading
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Public Speaking
- Speechwriting
- Community Engagement & Customer Service
- Event & Schedule Coordination
- Fundraising Campaigns
Timeline
Editorial & Communications Intern
In The Mood Magazine
08.2023 - Current
Blog Correspondent and Contributing Editor
Acta Victoriana
10.2022 - 04.2024
Front Desk Receptionist & Social Media Manager
Downtown AutoGroup
08.2022 - 10.2022
Executive Producer, Production Assistant & Art Department Assistant
Tiger Mom
02.2021 - 12.2022
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) - Philosophy; English Literature; Cinema Studies
University of Toronto
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