Joanne Peckham
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Seeking a challenging long-term position in management, sales, events and or promotions & marketing field, leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic organization.
Self-motivated, organized, and resourceful leader with over 25 years of experience in management, citizen service, and sales & marketing. Dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in customer service, sales, community engagement, and management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing & Event Specialist
Frontier Eatery & Seafood
Grande Prairie, AB
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed and managed social media and marketing content for three business arms.
- Coordinated community engagement events and seasonal food truck campaigns.
Network Coordinator
Impact Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Led communications rebranding and secured significant grant funding.
- Organized city-wide education initiatives for Family Violence Prevention Month.
- Managed confidential data and stakeholder relationships across multiple sectors.
- Contributed to reaching a $250K revenue milestone through strategic promotions.
Executive Sales, Northwest Alberta
CFWE Windspeaker Radio
Grande Prairie, AB
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Built sales relationships in a new market and increased brand visibility.
- Contributed to winning the Indigenous Business of the Year Award.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Northwest Fabricators
Grande Prairie, AB
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed financial transactions, vendor communications, and account reconciliations.
Elected Town Councillor
Town of Athabasca
Athabasca, AB
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Sat on 12 municipal boards including Economic Development, FCSS, and Tourism.
- Hired CAO, managed budgets, advocated for infrastructure funding.
Manager
The Whiskey Store / Athabasca Liquor Store
Athabasca, AB
02.2009 - 02.2015
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, staff hiring, training, and inventory management.
Station Manager & Sales Marketing Executive
NewCap Radio (now Stingray)
Athabasca, AB
03.1999 - 10.2008
- Led local station operations, marketing strategies, and public events.
- Consistently exceed annual revenue goals through customized advertising solutions.
Manager
Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce
Athabasca, AB
11.1995 - 05.1999
- Supported local businesses through events, networking initiatives, and advocacy.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Eastglen Composite High School
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Citizen & Customer Service Excellence
- Event Planning
- Public Awareness Campaigns
- Community Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Staff Leadership
- Mentorship
- Retention
- Sales Management
- Grant Writing
- Fund Development
- Social Media Management
- Marketing
- Canva Designing
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Confidential Information Management
- Computer Proficient (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Social media management
- Sales relationship building
- Customer service
- Client relationship development
Certification
- Economic Development for Elected Officials
- RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance
- ProServe & Reel Tech Certification (Valid until 2029)
- Commissioner for Oaths (Valid until 2027)
- Mental Health First Aid, Domestic & Sexual Violence Training, Suicide Prevention
- Blue Pin Customer Excellence Certification
- Certified Radio Marketer
Volunteer Experience
- 5-year Victim Services Advocate — Grande Prairie
- 5-year current Swan City Rotary Club Member — Indigenous Communications Committee
- Former Board Director — Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association (2020–2022)
- Former Board Director — Grande Prairie Art Gallery (2020–2021)
- Member-at-Large — Grande Prairie Policing Advisory Committee (2021–2022)
- Event Organizer — River Rats Festival, Moonlight Madness, Metis Day
- Past President — Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce (2011–2012)
- Co-founder and Executive Member — Magnificent River Rats Festival (1995–2017)
References
- Don Moon, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB, 587-329-8054
- Tom Pura, Marketing & Communications, Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, Grande Prairie, AB, 780-532-5340
- Holly Mills-Sorgen, Executive Director, Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, Grande Prairie, AB, 780-814-5340
- Mike O’Conner, City Councillor, City of Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB, 780-876-4100
- Ron Prochner, Retired Sales Manager, Pattison Media & Roger’s Broadcasting, Grande Prairie, AB, 780-532-1629
- Ebony Rempel, Former Executive Director, Odyssey House, 1-403-497-6785
Timeline
Marketing & Event Specialist
Frontier Eatery & Seafood
04.2024 - 04.2025
Network Coordinator
Impact Grande Prairie
03.2020 - 03.2022
Executive Sales, Northwest Alberta
CFWE Windspeaker Radio
05.2019 - 12.2019
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Northwest Fabricators
11.2017 - 11.2018
Elected Town Councillor
Town of Athabasca
10.2013 - 10.2017
Manager
The Whiskey Store / Athabasca Liquor Store
02.2009 - 02.2015
Station Manager & Sales Marketing Executive
NewCap Radio (now Stingray)
03.1999 - 10.2008
Manager
Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce
11.1995 - 05.1999
Grade 12 Diploma -
Eastglen Composite High School
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