Emily Twomey
Summary
Fourth-year environment and business student with diverse experience in communications, sustainability, and waste management roles. Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, developed through roles in sustainability integration, communications and social media management customer service. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at managing multiple projects, with a proven track record of reducing waste contamination rates by 30%.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainable Facilities Student
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated staff on sustainability and waste contamination through targeted strategies, reducing contamination rates by 30% in surgical department
- Conducted biomedical waste audits adhering to BOMA standards
- Analyzed contamination rates, and presented findings to SickKids surgical board
- Supported waste and sustainable transportation campaigns, raising awareness and engagement hospital-wide
- Collaborated with hospitals and officials to organize CAN-Bike sustainable transportation program for staff
Digital Communications Assistant
University of Waterloo
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Wrote content and created an editorial calendar for the @UWaterlooLife Social Media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter)
- Brainstormed and developed communications plans for the above channels
- Designed and created digital assets for an integrated approach that aligns with our brand
- Engaged with followers and monitored DM’s and comments for opportunities to reply
- Supported social media analytics reporting and use data to influence future content
- Provided support with website content development for student engagement
- Collaborated on website, photography, and videography communication needs
- Supported a variety of student engagement initiatives that aligned with our offered services
Program Assistant – Green Economy Peterborough & Business Programs
GreenUP
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Wrote columns published in local newspapers on sustainability-related issues
- Created waste audit framework for Green Economy Peterborough based on BOMA and industry best practices
- Facilitated the relaunch of the Blue Water Peterborough program
- Liaised with local businesses to inform about GreenUP initiatives
- Created promotional material and content plans for social media
- Ran technical support and assisted in preparation for educational sessions with partner businesses
PC Express Personal Shopper
Real Canadian Superstore
02.2018 - 08.2022
- In-store shopping – selected quality products
- Ensured customer orders are accurate and ready for pick-up
- Answered any customer telephone inquiries
- Handled POS transactions (debit/credit/cash/gift card)
- Maintained control of situations that arose while upholding exceptional customer relations
Volunteer Social Media Manager
ENVigorate Festival
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Created monthly social media content calendars
- Monitored activity on social media sites (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
- Liaised with the design team to create and post graphics promoting the event
- Communicated with sponsors via direct message and email
- Responded to inquiries directed toward the accounts
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours Environment and Business
University of Waterloo
04.2026
Skills
- Waste diversion and standards
- Social Media Management
- Communications management
- Problem-solving
- Writing
- Organization
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Sustainable Facilities Student
The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2023 - 01.2024
Digital Communications Assistant
University of Waterloo
01.2023 - 04.2023
Program Assistant – Green Economy Peterborough & Business Programs
GreenUP
06.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer Social Media Manager
ENVigorate Festival
01.2022 - 04.2022
PC Express Personal Shopper
Real Canadian Superstore
02.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Honours Environment and Business
University of Waterloo
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