Iain Sellers
New Glasgow
Summary
Motivated MA graduate with deep passion for humanitarian aid and refugee welfare. Well-versed in administrative roles, the simultaneous management of various projects and conducting original research. Knowledgeable team player works diligently to meet and exceed assigned goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Intern
Central European University
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and executed social media campaigns for optimal reach, engagement, and growth.
- Created engaging content on various platforms to catch attention of prospective students.
- Conducted outreach to various universities explaining the core areas of our program's study: nationalism, migration, conflict, and identity.
Special Assistant
Senate Of Canada
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in the review of parliamentary bills by conducting research and reporting the findings to the Senator's team.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while managing correspondence, reports, and documents on behalf of executive staff.
- Contributed to a positive office environment by maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, and fostering collaboration among team members.
Arts & Culture Editor
The Fulcrum
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted interviews with prominent figures in the arts, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors of Ottawa for exclusive features.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment by providing constructive feedback to fellow editors and writers, resulting in improved editorial quality.
- Utilized analytics tools to track article performance, making informed decisions about future content direction based on data insights.
- Managed a team of freelance writers, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.
Senate Page
Senate Of Canada
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided administrative aid throughout all Senate sittings and specific committees that were of policy interest to my undergraduate degree.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism through ceremonial duties and in-camera meetings.
- Mentored new legislative pages to ensure they were familiar with Senate procedures, policy issues, and legislative decorum.
Education
Master of Arts - Nationalism Studies
Central European University
Vienna, Austria06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2019
Skills
- Immigration Policy
- Stakeholder Briefing
- Deadline Management
- Editing and proofreading
- Familiarity with treaties and policies concerning refugees
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Media Intern
Central European University
11.2023 - 02.2024
Special Assistant
Senate Of Canada
03.2019 - 07.2019
Arts & Culture Editor
The Fulcrum
08.2018 - 02.2019
Senate Page
Senate Of Canada
08.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Nationalism Studies
Central European University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ottawa
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