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Meseret Tamrat

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Seasoned Communications Coordinator well-versed in supporting marketing initiatives and spearheading public relations efforts. Versatile professional committed to playing strategic role in addressing gaps and creating meaningful engagement alliances. In-depth knowledge of various social media channels.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Coordinator

Volleyball Canada
Ottawa, ON
10.2023 - Current
  • Producing written content, coordinating, and sourcing video content imagery (bios, articles, limited video content etc.) Supporting the development and maintenance of website and other digital tools for VC, including the app, ensuring information is current
  • Supporting, integrating and executing use of VC app for events
  • Ensuring VC communications are fully bilingual (work with service providers)
  • Developing and implementing communications plans for internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with internal teams on design concepts for digital assets like websites or mobile applications.
  • Creating content for multiple social media channels.

Digital Media & Communications Specialist

Sport Information Resource Centre
Ottawa, ON
01.2019 - 09.2023
  • Created, edited and optimized digital content for use across multiple channels including websites, blogs and social media platforms.
  • Developed and maintained media relations strategies to increase public awareness of company activities.
  • Produced press releases, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and other materials for internal and external communications.
  • Assisted in the development of social media campaigns to promote various campaigns
  • Created promotional videos for online platforms such as YouTube.
  • Supported development and implementation of concussion, gender equity and Mom's Got Game projects through various partnerships (i.e Bell Media, Parachute Canada).

Gee-Gees Women's Volleyball Social Media Coordinator

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Planned, developed, implemented and measured digital communications strategies;
  • Wrote and edited social media content, web content, and graphics;
  • Monitored, analyzed, and reported on the performance of all social media activities using analytics tools.
  • Collaborated with marketing team members to create engaging content to highlight the program, alumni and community relationships and resonates with target audiences.
  • Managed day-to-day interactions with followers and responded promptly to stakeholder inquiries or complaints.

Communications Intern

Volleyball Canada
Ottawa, ON
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Created and edited content for website, newsletters, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
  • Planned, developed, implemented and measured digital communications strategies for all events.
  • Supported website redesign project through collection and tagging of content.
  • Planned, promoted and implemented plans for major and minor events.
  • Recruited, trained and scheduled volunteers for 2017 Pan-American Cup.
  • Aided with ticketing, daily operations and venue set-up for 2017 Pan-American Cup.

Education

Masters of Human Kinetics, with concentration in Sports Management -

University of Ottawa
04.2019

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (with specialization in Social Sciences) -

University of Ottawa
08.2017

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Premiere Pro tools
  • Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, and Hootsuite
  • Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization
  • Extensive working knowledge of WordPress

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Conversational Amharic (language of Ethiopia)

Extracurricular Activities

University of Ottawa Women's Volleyball Team member (2013 - 2018) Ottawa Athletic Club Noble Tennis School Member (2005 - 2011) Athletic Council Co-President (2012 - 2013) Ethiopian Community: Event coordinator and volunteer (2008 - present)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Amharic (language of Ethiopia)
Professional

Timeline

Communications Coordinator

Volleyball Canada
10.2023 - Current

Digital Media & Communications Specialist

Sport Information Resource Centre
01.2019 - 09.2023

Gee-Gees Women's Volleyball Social Media Coordinator

University of Ottawa
10.2018 - 08.2019

Communications Intern

Volleyball Canada
10.2016 - 08.2017

Masters of Human Kinetics, with concentration in Sports Management -

University of Ottawa

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (with specialization in Social Sciences) -

University of Ottawa

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