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Courtney Mvula

Calgary,Canada

Summary

  • I am keen to expand my experience and knowledge by joining a reputable and forward-thinking organization like Trellis Society which values learning and supports the growth of its employees. I thrive under pressure and bring attention to detail, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to work effectively across functions. I am motivated to contribute and to grow within a highperforming team.
  • Knowledgeable about social media platforms
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Pay special attention to details
  • Special problem solving abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Team player and works well independently

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications & Events Coordinator

Arcurve Inc.
Calgary, Canada
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Writing external and internal material
  • Writing and publishing monthly newsletters using HubSpot
  • Managed social media content on all platforms
  • Coordinated onboarding for Talent Acquisition
  • Coordinated events for the business internally and externally
  • Worked closely with BD (business development) to market the company
  • Worked with Project Managers to create and simplify content

Marketing and Communications Intern

PCL Construction
Calgary, Canada
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Writing and editing intranet content through SharePoint
  • Worked on media monitoring each week
  • Worked with different departments (civil, special projects) to create project profiles of completed projects for internal and external publication
  • Helped with communication strategies for the Calgary District
  • Helped create awareness internally and externally on things happening with the company
  • Created posters for different events in the Calgary office
  • Helped the proposal team with R

Social Tech Intern

HelpSeeker Technologies
Calgary, Canada
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Handled marketing tasks and as well as public relations tasks
  • Worked with internal and external communications
  • Worked with the community success team in aiding communities with resources
  • Helped the systems mapping team with mapping resources and research

Receptionist/Guest services/Marketing assistant

Elbow River Casino
Calgary, Canada
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Helped plan and execute internal events and promotions
  • Created internal newsletters
  • Handled guests upon arrival at front desk helping them with all their needs
  • Answered and directed all incoming phone calls on switchboard telephone

Key holder/Stylist/Social media specialist

Judith & Charles
Calgary, Canada
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Aided the company with social media presence and creating a platform to interact with its customers
  • Handled all the responsibilities for the store as key holder when the manager wasn't present
  • Helped and styled clients with their needs upon arriving the store

Education

B.Comm. - Public Relations - Minor (Human Resources)

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Marketing communications
  • Web content management
  • Corporate communications

Volunteer Experience

  • PR/Social media specialist, Ncube Construction Ltd., 01/01/20, 06/30/22, Calgary, AB, Helping the company's presence and engagement on social media, Increased followers count from 100 to now 900, Research other construction companies to help with hashtags, Creating content for the website to help bring in clients
  • Public Relations/Event coordinator, Iniskim Centre Mount Royal University, 01/01/17, 04/30/17, Calgary, AB, Research, plan coordinate and execute internal and external events, Helped coordinate Public Relations material such as write PSAs, creating flyers, social media and news releases, Helped with finding the elders that were to be invited for the event, Executed an event for the elders of the indigenous community
  • Social media/Marketing, Walk in her shoes, 02/01/16, 02/29/16, Calgary, AB, Worked alongside a marketing student to conduct social media awareness of the event, Helped take pictures of the participants to post on social media platforms, Helped write a Newsletter for the organization, Aided with the people that participated in the run, making sure they knew the directions and where they would find information needed to be successful in the run
  • Guardian/Helper/Social Media, Deer Run Community Association, 02/01/15, 04/30/15, Calgary, AB, Helped organize activities for the kids, Helped with social media presence and content writing for the organization, Helped with team building activities for the workers at the organization

Membershipsandaffiliations

Canadian Public Relations Society, Student member, 03/01/17, 06/30/19

Timeline

Communications & Events Coordinator

Arcurve Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2024

Marketing and Communications Intern

PCL Construction
01.2023 - 08.2023

Social Tech Intern

HelpSeeker Technologies
05.2021 - 09.2021

Receptionist/Guest services/Marketing assistant

Elbow River Casino
01.2016 - 06.2017

Key holder/Stylist/Social media specialist

Judith & Charles
01.2015 - 12.2015

B.Comm. - Public Relations - Minor (Human Resources)

Mount Royal University
Courtney Mvula