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JEHN BENOIT

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Dynamic communications professional with a heart for service. Expert in conflict resolution and crisis management, ensuring safety and dignity while navigating challenging situations with grace. Compassionate communicator with a proven track record of uplifting vulnerable populations, fostering dignity and respect in every interaction, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Expert in conflict resolution and crisis management, adept at guiding individuals toward positive life choices and community reintegration, thereby enhancing overall well-being. Dynamic storyteller skilled in creating compelling narratives that empower residents, driving engagement and fostering a sense of belonging within the community.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Specialist, News Videographer/ Editor

Rogers Sports & Media
11.2023 - Current
  • Seasoned field videographer and editor with strong news judgment to capture and edit compelling news events, significantly enhancing audience engagement through engaging visual storytelling.
  • Skillfully gather information and transform it into compelling visual, written, audio, and digital formats, demonstrating adeptness in content diversification.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in Quantel QEdit Pro and Dejero operations, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality video and audio content for breaking news coverage.
  • Excelled in high-pressure news environments, skillfully managing multiple editing projects and live feeds to meet tight deadlines and support team objectives.

ENG News Videographer

Global News
03.2023 - Current
  • Expertly captured and produced multimedia content for television, digital, and social media platforms, showcasing a keen ability to convey complex narratives through visual storytelling.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking skills by shooting live in dynamic news environments, editing, and delivering high-quality material promptly using Dejero technology.
  • Collaborated closely with reporters and field producers on diverse news assignments, ensuring seamless communication and content production under tight deadlines.

Communications Consultant

Spitfire Strategies
09.2021 - Current
  • Conceptualized and executed comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, achieving a 25% increase in web traffic, by leveraging expertise in Adobe Suite and WordPress for content creation and management.
  • Developed and directed engaging digital media projects, enhancing brand visibility and engagement across social platforms, as measured by a 30% growth in follower interaction.

Communications Coordinator

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Produced multimedia content, including videos, and authored internal blogs and press releases, effectively enhancing organizational messaging and public outreach.
  • Oversaw internal communications, curated engaging content for various social media platforms, and developed b-roll footage for media use, strengthening the organization's digital presence.
  • I acted as the Crisis Communications Emergency Information Officer during oil spills. My role involved working with the Canadian Coast Guard and the BC Ministry of Environment. Together, we created and executed communication strategies to keep the public informed and handle media questions professionally.

Operations And Program Coordinator

Vancouver Friends for Life Society
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Administered specialized support programs targeting individuals facing life challenges due to HIV, Cancer, Hepatitis C, and a broader range of health issues, effectively enhancing participant engagement and support.
  • Led the coordination of fundraising events, meticulously managing all aspects to ensure smooth execution and optimal outcomes.
  • Spearheaded the curation of compelling social media marketing content and the production of impactful marketing videos, significantly elevating brand visibility and audience engagement.

Media Advisor

GLOBE Series
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • I led media and public relations efforts for GLOBE Forum 2018, an important sustainable business summit. I created engaging content for key social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. This work greatly increased the event's online presence.
  • Produced, scripted, filmed, and refined ten marketing videos, employing storytelling and visual communication expertise to bolster brand visibility and audience engagement, as demonstrated by a 80% surge in social media interactions.
  • Showed great skill in crafting stories and creating content. Simplified complex ideas to engage and inform a wide audience. This work was key to the forum's goal of promoting sustainable business practices.

Public Relations Account Manager

PR Associates
11.2015 - 10.2017
  • I led the design and execution of communication programs. This resulted in a 60% rise in client satisfaction. We improved brand visibility and engaged stakeholders with focused public relations strategies.
  • Managed media relations and communication for GLOBE 2016, the largest sustainable business summit in North America. Expanded its digital presence with creative social media campaigns.
  • I worked on advertising campaigns in Canada and the US. I also created engaging marketing videos for social media. These efforts led to a significant increase in audience engagement through effective visual storytelling.

Social Media Communications Coordinator

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCFE)
04.2013 - 11.2015
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders, thereby augmenting BCCfE's strategic prominence and garnering support through public relations initiatives. The roll-out of harm reduction, coupled with expanded HIV testing and treatment in B.C., has led to a 90 per cent decrease in AIDS cases and HIV mortality among HIV-infected IDUs in the province, and a 65 percent decrease in the number of new HIV cases within this demographic, from 1994.
  • I improved BCCfE's brand trust and audience interest. This is shown by a big rise in web traffic. I achieved this through careful editing, writing, and quality checks of different communication materials, like press releases and social media posts.
  • I led the creation of digital marketing materials and social media campaigns. This significantly improved public awareness and engagement, shown by a clear increase in online interactions with our campaigns.

Visual Communications Officer

Government of British Columbia
10.2008 - 10.2012
  • Directed and produced the development of impactful visual communication materials for government announcements, significantly enhancing public engagement across diverse social media platforms.
  • Managed the video production of Ministry press conferences, skillfully producing videos and curated social media marketing content to accompany the online press release, thus strengthening public relations initiatives.
  • Oversaw the production of key video content for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic & Paralympics games' main government website and social channels, markedly increasing online community engagement.

BC Camera-woman/Editor

CTV News
07.2004 - 10.2008
  • Collaborated with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories, thereby enhancing public engagement through compelling visual storytelling.
  • Independently managed field shoots and post-production editing for broadcast stories, utilizing ENG Microwave Van and Dejero LIVE devices to ensure timely content delivery.
  • Produced and edited VOs, VO-SOTs, and packages for broadcast air and online postings, significantly contributing to increased audience engagement.

Camera-woman/Editor

CityNews
07.2002 - 10.2004
  • Masterfully shot and edited news and sports stories, enhancing public engagement through creative and impactful visual storytelling.
  • Thrived in high-pressure environments, editing daily stories with precision using non-linear editing systems, thereby ensuring timely and accurate news delivery.
  • Spearheaded field interviews and collaborated with reporters and producers on breaking news stories, resulting in content that was both visually appealing and meaningful to viewers.

Camera-woman/Editor

CHEK TV News
09.2000 - 06.2002
  • I created in-depth video reports and did field interviews during police incidents, emergency responses, government press conferences, and community events.
  • I used my skills in videography and editing to produce voiceovers, voiceover soundbites, and complete news packages.
  • I formed partnerships with the Assignment Desk, reporters, and producers. This helped us deliver high-quality content on time, even with tight deadlines. As a result, we saw a significant rise in viewer retention rates.
  • Performed video reportage, field interviews, and live news coverage at various high-stakes events, demonstrating an exceptional ability to respond rapidly to breaking news and maintained professional composure under pressure.

Education

Diploma - Communication Arts

Lethbridge College
12.1996

Certification - Emergency Management Incident Command Officer

Justice Institute of British Columbia

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Field Producer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Emergency Operations Coordinator
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Management
  • Active Listener
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Data Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communications and Public Relations
  • Emergency Information Specialist
  • Video editing
  • Content creation
  • Digital marketing
  • Crisis communication
  • Project management
  • Social media strategy
  • Audience engagement
  • Visual storytelling
  • Team collaboration
  • Deadline management
  • Media relations
  • Creative problem solving
  • Resource planning and scheduling
  • Logistics management
  • Operations coordination
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Commission structures
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Personality

  • Kind
  • Compassionate
  • Extrovert
  • Street Smart
  • Warm-hearted
  • Authentic
  • Open-Minded
  • Shift Worker

Timeline

Operations Specialist, News Videographer/ Editor

Rogers Sports & Media
11.2023 - Current

ENG News Videographer

Global News
03.2023 - Current

Communications Consultant

Spitfire Strategies
09.2021 - Current

Communications Coordinator

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
04.2020 - 08.2021

Operations And Program Coordinator

Vancouver Friends for Life Society
06.2018 - 04.2020

Media Advisor

GLOBE Series
10.2017 - 04.2018

Public Relations Account Manager

PR Associates
11.2015 - 10.2017

Social Media Communications Coordinator

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCFE)
04.2013 - 11.2015

Visual Communications Officer

Government of British Columbia
10.2008 - 10.2012

BC Camera-woman/Editor

CTV News
07.2004 - 10.2008

Camera-woman/Editor

CityNews
07.2002 - 10.2004

Camera-woman/Editor

CHEK TV News
09.2000 - 06.2002

Diploma - Communication Arts

Lethbridge College

Certification - Emergency Management Incident Command Officer

Justice Institute of British Columbia

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