Matthew Akot
Pickering,ON
Summary
Dedicated communications professional with a solid background in public relations and content development. Skilled in proofreading and quality assurance, ensuring high standards in messaging. Eager to leverage organizational skills and time management strategies to drive impactful communication outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Public Relations Intern
Brown & Cohen Communications and Public Affairs
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Generated daily media and social monitoring reports with Meltwater and MRP for accuracy.
- Facilitated content development and prepared messages for client updates and internal communications.
- Coordinated logistics for influencers and media to ensure timely request fulfillment.
- Executed proofreading and quality checks to uphold tone, grammar, and formatting standards.
- Managed scheduling, organized documents, and tracked tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.
Deputy Team Leader
Emerge Non-Profit Showcase
Toronto, Ontario
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Streamlined team workflows and content operations to enhance process efficiency.
- Developed social content that aligned with brand tone, resulting in increased engagement.
- Created and maintained media lists along with communication assets in organized repositories.
- Assisted with project planning, tracked deliverables, and prepared comprehensive reports.
Public Relations Intern
Strut Entertainment
Toronto, Ontario
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Drafted press materials, media copy, and promotional content to enhance messaging effectiveness.
- Conducted research to ensure accuracy in content planning and messaging.
- Supported event communications, achieving high attendee satisfaction levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph-humber
Toronto06-2023
Associate of Arts - Public Relations
Durham College
Oshawa06-2019
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Content creation and management
- Proofreading and quality assurance
- Template design
- Digital asset organization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Canva design skills
- Intranet publishing tools
- Time management strategies
- Organizational skills
Certification
CPRS National - CPRS PRK Exam
Timeline
Public Relations Intern
Brown & Cohen Communications and Public Affairs
09.2024 - 04.2025
Deputy Team Leader
Emerge Non-Profit Showcase
09.2022 - 03.2023
Public Relations Intern
Strut Entertainment
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph-humber
Associate of Arts - Public Relations
Durham College