Edith Juru
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Passionate and enthusiastic beauty host with a deep appreciation for appearance and personal care, combining expertise in beauty, perfumes, and skincare with a refined sense for quality scents and products. A hospitality professional dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences, maintaining exceptional service standards, and fostering an inviting, elegant atmosphere. Skilled in engaging customers, offering tailored recommendations, and ensuring seamless interactions through strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, committed to both customer satisfaction and smooth operational flow.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporter/Assistant Producer
Forward in Faith Church
02.2025 - Current
- I excel in creating visually appealing content for digital platforms, effectively managing social media engagement across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I curate and optimize all content to ensure a consistent brand voice that resonates with our audience. Collaborating with a dedicated team, we brainstorm and discuss innovative ideas, enhancing our strategies to boost engagement and increase brand awareness. My analytical approach allows me to refine posting schedules based on performance metrics, ensuring maximum visibility and impact.
- Podcast Production
- Photography and Videography
- Article Writing
- Digital, audio and visual editing
- Interviewing
Freelance Journalist
Edith Writes
11.2023 - Current
- As a freelance journalist and founder of Edith Writes, I passionately cover a diverse range of stories, including current affairs, entertainment, and human interest pieces. My work emphasizes community-focused storytelling, engaging readers with a distinct voice that resonates across various platforms. Through interviews, research, and creative writing, I deliver compelling narratives while adhering to strict fact-checking and proofreading standards, ensuring accuracy and clarity in every piece.
- Strong Writing and Editing:
- Proficient in crafting clear, engaging narratives tailored to different audiences and platforms.
- Streamline editorial process, reducing turnaround time from story conception to publication.
- Research and Fact-Checking:
- Committed to thorough research and meticulous fact-checking to maintain journalistic integrity.
- Conduct thorough research for articles, leading to highly informative and accurate publications.
- Storytelling Techniques:
- Passionate about lifestyle journalism, with a focus on community connection and relevant storytelling.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and nuanced pursuit of important information.
- Content Creation:
- Develop and write articles covering diverse topics, ensuring a unique voice and perspective that aligns with audience interests. Adapt content for various platforms, ensuring message was effectively communicated across different mediums. Developed multimedia content, enhancing stories with video and audio elements for richer audience experience. Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting. Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engines. Digital Tools Proficiency: Familiar with WordPress content management, Google Workspace for collaboration, and various social media platforms for audience engagement.
- Interviews:
- Conduct interviews with various subjects to gather insights and personal stories, enriching the content with authentic voices.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
04.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Journalist & Editor-in-Chief
Edgy TV
05.2024 - 07.2024
- In my role at Edgy TV, I honed my editorial skills by developing and overseeing high-quality content production. I generated compelling story ideas and conducted thorough interviews with industry experts and celebrities, ensuring accuracy and depth in every piece. As Editor-in-Chief, I streamlined editorial workflows, maintaining rigorous fact-checking standards, and implemented SEO best practices to enhance our digital presence. My commitment to editorial excellence fostered a collaborative environment, boosting audience engagement and readership through meticulously crafted stories that resonated with the community.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.
- Covered high-profile events such as the annual Frank Sinatra Tribute.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Increased readership through strategic online and social media engagement techniques.
- Maintained open lines of communication between departments to ensure seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
- Optimized online presence by implementing SEO best practices in articles and website design elements.
- Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.
- Streamlined editorial workflow for improved efficiency and consistency across all published materials.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among editorial staff members for efficient project teamwork.
Third Key Holder
Claire's Stores
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Maintained open communication with management regarding sales performance, employee relations, and suggested improvements for the store''s operations.
- Supported marketing initiatives by distributing promotional materials and organizing special events instore.
- Assisted in training new team members, ensuring they quickly adapted to company policies and procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized store environment.
Education
Bachelor of Communication Studies - Journalism major and Professional Communication minor
MacEwan University
01.2026
Skills
- Adaptable to change
- Exceptional communication
- Professional appearance
- Impression management
- Customer engagement
- Sales strategies
- Workflow optimization
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Customer service expertise
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Reporter/Assistant Producer
Forward in Faith Church
02.2025 - Current
Journalist & Editor-in-Chief
Edgy TV
05.2024 - 07.2024
Freelance Journalist
Edith Writes
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot
04.2023 - Current
Third Key Holder
Claire's Stores
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Communication Studies - Journalism major and Professional Communication minor
MacEwan University
Similar Profiles
Chipo RuvengoChipo Ruvengo
Senior Financial Accountant at Forward in Faith Church in RSASenior Financial Accountant at Forward in Faith Church in RSA
Robert ChirimaRobert Chirima
National Director & Resident Pastor at ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries InternationalNational Director & Resident Pastor at ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries International
Tanaka MachigereTanaka Machigere
Secretary for Scripture Union at Forward in Faith Christian CollegeSecretary for Scripture Union at Forward in Faith Christian College
Taylor PeckfordTaylor Peckford
Pharmacy Student at Mint Health and Drugs MeridianPharmacy Student at Mint Health and Drugs Meridian
Jonathan ChuaJonathan Chua
Operations Associate at Alo YogaOperations Associate at Alo Yoga