Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
Immigration, Refugees, And Citizenship Canada
Ottawa, ON
05.2022 - Current
Analyzed and performed research to identify topics and issues raised in enquiries addressed to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship
Drafted responses to enquiries, ensuring that each response was contextualized and personalized
Liaised with team members, senior officials, and departmental staff
Signed and distributed finalized correspondence directly to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada clients
Junior Communications Officer
Public Safety Canada
Ottawa, ON
01.2021 - 12.2021
Prepared communication products, such as Ministerial statements and social media content for a variety of social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Responded to public enquiries
Social media posting, monitoring and analysis
Contributed to press releases
Responded to Media enquiries
Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
Reviewed marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design.
Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
Summer Student Utility Locator
Public Works And Engineering Services
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
06.2020 - 08.2020
Located utilities throughout the city
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Summer Student Labourer
Public Works And Engineering Services
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
06.2019 - 08.2019
Completed restoration projects throughout the city
Worked with new materials such as asphalt and concrete
Mastered labouring techniques to complete restoration projects in a timely fashion
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Motel Front Desk Clerk
Coulters Motel Limited
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
10.2015 - 06.2019
Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.
Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
Court Runner
Ian Huggill Law Firm
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
09.2017 - 12.2017
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Delivered reports, records and other items within specified timeframes and prioritized delivery schedule based on court schedule.
Handled receipt, storage, identification and delivery of products for clients.
Maximized processes by managing delivery schedules and prioritizing based on urgency.
Sorted and filed legal documents
Performed banking transactions
Education
Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences - Conflict Studies And Human Rights
The University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
06.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
06.2018
Skills
Research
Content Development
Communication
Collaboration
Writing
Copywriting, Editing and Review
Critical Analyses
Adaptability and Flexibility
Social media
French
Organization
Leadership
Additional Information
Volunteer Experience: Community Mobilization in Crisis
Timeline
Writer
Immigration, Refugees, And Citizenship Canada
05.2022 - Current
Junior Communications Officer
Public Safety Canada
01.2021 - 12.2021
Summer Student Utility Locator
Public Works And Engineering Services
06.2020 - 08.2020
Summer Student Labourer
Public Works And Engineering Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
Court Runner
Ian Huggill Law Firm
09.2017 - 12.2017
Motel Front Desk Clerk
Coulters Motel Limited
10.2015 - 06.2019
Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences - Conflict Studies And Human Rights
Access Control and Reception duties at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada with CommissionairesAccess Control and Reception duties at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada with Commissionaires
Case Processing Agent at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)Case Processing Agent at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
Operations Manager at Government of Canada, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOperations Manager at Government of Canada, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada