Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND VOLUNTARY WORK
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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MÉLANIE DEMERS

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Experienced communication professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in the private and public sectors, including journalistic communications in press and television.


Strengths include:


  • Skilled in creating various communication materials such as news articles, press releases, presentations, specialized documents, web and social media content.
  • Extensive background in not-for-profit and government communications, as well as public engagement in Canada and abroad.
  • Proven track record of collaborating with teams to successfully complete communication projects with diligence, organisation, and effective work planning.
  • Proficient in managing requests promptly and professionally.
  • Proficient in utilizing computer programs, design softwares, translation technologies and softwares like Logiterm.
  • Strong background in customer service to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
  • Solid experience in business

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Specialist

BC Government, Corporate Communication (GCPE)
10.2024 - Current


  • Translated (English to French), proofread and revised government corporate communications (news releases, information bulletins, statements) according to daily deadline
  • Translated social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars schedules
  • Researched about technical or unknown subjects to deliver the most accurate translations possible, on time

Marketing and Communication Services Coordinator

(Commercial Communication)
02.2022 - Current

Supported clients with strategic and communication planning. Led communication workshops



Maison de la francophonie

  • Led the team through a step-by-step process of creation and operationalisation of their communication plan, advised on practices
  • Met expectation of delivering a new 2024-2025 communication plan and strategies
  • Built strong relationships with key media contacts to ensure favorable coverage of important events. (French and English)
  • Wrote communiqués and president speeches


Armina Inc.

  • Assisted in the european products exportation (market introduction, meeting with business leaders, product bilingual labeling)
  • Wrote and edited content for operations, marketing and public relations needs for the Canadian market


Les Habitations Loggia Pélican

  • Provided assistance and advice for specific aspects of organisational communications
  • Assisted in meeting rental goal for new building complex by participating in day-to-day communication activities (property rental, eligibility, application process and on-site visits)
  • Pre-selected and organized meetings with potential tenants, participated in interview processes

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Bilingual Account Manager

Enerex Botanicals Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring each client received personalized attention and support (125 stores accounts across Canada, main focus on eastern Canada)
  • Built and strengthened lasting client relationships
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by answering questions accurately
  • Educated customers about products to increase engagement
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities (Yukon, Québec)
  • Created engaging French educational content to build connections with French-speaking clients
  • Wrote and translated educational content, English to French (Online University)

Department Manager

Rachelle-Bery, Canadian Natural Organic Grocery
10.2014 - 04.2015


  • Identified clear targets and objectives, supported team members in achieving them.
  • Managed health department operations (staff planning, orders, inventories, professional service, customer service).
  • Maintained positive customer relationships, solved problems and implemented effective corrective actions.

Small Business Owner

Urban Herbalist, Natural Health Store
12.2005 - 01.2012


  • Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and establishing strong customer relationships
  • Participated in trade shows and health events to network with companies and new customers. (French and English)
  • Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services
  • Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations
  • Hired trained, and supervised staff to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Met operational targets and performance planning objectives by supervising sales staff
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers
  • Expanded client base through targeted networking initiatives, resulting in increased sales opportunities
  • Participated in trade shows and health events to network with companies and new customers. (French and English)

Journalist, Assistant TV Productions

Radio-Canada
09.2002 - 09.2004

Television Journalist, Reporter,

CBC, Radio-Canada, Vancouver

2002-2003


  • Planned and conducted key informant interviews
  • Wrote TV reports according to prescribed standards in terms of editorial style and format
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff to refine angles on the news story and content
  • Reported from the field and authored articles under tight deadlines


Assistant to the Director of French Communication, TV productions

Radio-Canada, Vancouver

2002–2004


  • Assisted in meeting the needs of internal and external requests for communication materials (government and non-profit organizations)
  • Supported in the organization of events (community events, radio season launches, celebration events)
  • Collaborated with a team to complete communications projects with multiple deliverables as well as television productions



Production Office Assistant - 2 television productions:


  • Un Air de Famille (Productions Rivard)
  • 24h à Vancouver- Radio Canada




Education

Communication, News Reporting

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Vancouver, BC
01-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Sc. Politiques - Gouvernement

Université De Montréal
Montréal
12.2004

International Politics

University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, BC
01-1999

Work Study English Program

University of London
London, England

Skills

  • Verbal and written bilingual communication
  • Project management
  • Communication management
  • Customer service
  • Languages
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Team Coaching certificate, Conscious Education coaching 2020
  • First aid certification 2023
  • Various translation workshops


- Logiterm (Vancouver, 2024)

- Self review (Vancouver, 2025)

- Traduction pragmatique et idiomaticité : L'art de sonner juste (Paris, July 2025)








Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Communications Specialist

BC Government, Corporate Communication (GCPE)
10.2024 - Current

Marketing and Communication Services Coordinator

(Commercial Communication)
02.2022 - Current

Bilingual Account Manager

Enerex Botanicals Ltd.
10.2018 - 10.2021

Department Manager

Rachelle-Bery, Canadian Natural Organic Grocery
10.2014 - 04.2015

Small Business Owner

Urban Herbalist, Natural Health Store
12.2005 - 01.2012

Journalist, Assistant TV Productions

Radio-Canada
09.2002 - 09.2004

Communication, News Reporting

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Bachelor of Arts - Sc. Politiques - Gouvernement

Université De Montréal

International Politics

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Work Study English Program

University of London

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND VOLUNTARY WORK

Western Canada Representative

The Love Foundation (TLF)

Florida, United States 2012- Present


  • Western Canada's primary point of contact
  • Support for Global Love Day cities proclamations for the Western Canada region (proclamation signed by the City of Vancouver)


Oral translator (Spanish to English)

Canadian Crossroads International—Carrefour Canadien International

Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada

March 2011


  • Simultaneous translation of the live conference (Spanish to English)


Project Evaluator (Women’s Micro credit project)

Canadian Crossroads International—Carrefour Canadien International

Asociación Ecuménica de Desarrollo La Paz, Bolivia

May to August 2001


  • Successfully planned and managed the mid-term evaluation project
  • Oversaw the project implementation, schedule and objective completion
  • Provided qualitative and quantitative analysis, data collection management
  • Met expectations by writing and delivering a final report and suggestions in the Spanish language


Journalist

The Source Bilingual newspaper, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


  • Wrote monthly articles (French section)

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Air Canada's recognition of professionalism while on duty - In flight medical emergency (previous work position with Air Canada not listed here)

MÉLANIE DEMERS