Hard working and enthusiastic employee eager to seek and maintain full-time communications position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, leadership and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Engagement Associate
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
07.2023 - Current
Enthusiastically participated in NWMO Generations Campaign, featuring family members. This campaign ran on social, print and radio and was NWMO's most viewed YouTube video with over 80,000 views. The ads portrayed my story and provided me with the opportunity to utilize skills to help communicate my support for NWMO.
Created and supported South Bruce Community Liaison Committee's communications report with internal manager and external stakeholders to execute monthly communications materials that are consistent with NWMO strategies.
Communicate consistent key messages and understand target markets in order to lead successful community engagement activities in South Bruce and surrounding areas including NWMO South Bruce Youth Program.
Planned, researched and and collaborated with internal subject matter experts to organize and facilitate community engagement sessions, including stakeholders from the UK.
Lead coordinator for NWMO Early Investments in Education and Skills program. Prior to taking over as lead, this program was under utilized. I revamped the program and utilized my relationships and communication skills to successfully hit the annual budget in three months while proceeding through appropriate approval processes.
Planned, executed and attended meetings with stakeholders in the municipal sector, nuclear sector and beyond.
Office Support/Engagement
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
05.2021 - 07.2023
Supported Communications manager by printing, mailing and distributing tri annual South Bruce newsletters.
Implemented time management strategies to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects, meeting critical deadlines consistently.
Understood local youth target market and successfully lead and executed engagement events for 18 - 30 year olds.
Maintained loyal relationships with locals from South Bruce and effectively increased knowledge on the proposed Deep Geological Repository while communicating NWMO key messages.
Participated in continuous improvements by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Served as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, addressing their inquiries professionally and promptly.
Assisted head office facilities team in regards to South Bruce office matters
Marketing/Social Media Coordinator Intern
Vector Marketing Canada
01.2021 - 05.2021
Revamped and executed company newsletter that followed company communications strategy.
Created promotional video content for social media while proceeding through appropriate approval processes.
Managed, developed and implemented social media content for optimal audience growth and engagement.
Supported event planning initiatives by leveraging social media platforms for promotion and live coverage.
Participated in brainstorming sessions for creative campaign ideas that aligned with company values and goals.
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently, while working alongside National Recruitment Manager
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - (Honours) Digital Marketing
Fanshawe College
London, ON
12.2021
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration Marketing
Fanshawe College
London, ON
04.2020
Diploma - Business Marketing
Fanshawe College
London, ON
04.2019
High School Diploma -
F.E Madill Secondary School
Wingham, ON
06.2017
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excels at Stakeholder interactions
Great teamwork, leadership and collaboration skills
Efficient time management abilities
Strong initiative and desire to take on different roles and learn new skills
References
Ryan Bissonnette - NWMO Colleague
Manager, Communications Impact Assessment
Cell: 416 - 821 - 1924
Email: rbissonnette@nwmo.ca
Carolyn Fell - NWMO Colleague
Regional Communications Manager - South Bruce
Cell: 416-434-2194
Email: carolyn.fell@gmail.com
Steven Travale
Community Engagement Officer at the Municipality of South Bruce
Cell: 226-222-1856
Email: stravale@southbruce.ca
Volunteer Experience
Reliable member of Teeswater Swans community service group
Devoted volunteer with Big Brothers / Big Sisters South Bruce North Huron
Social Media/Advertising Coordinator for Rocktown Underground, a backyard concert outside of Lucknow ON (2019)
Hockey coach for Special Olympics (2019)
High school co-op position in the marketing & promotions department at CKNX Radio a division of Blackburn Inc. (2017)
Timeline
Site Engagement Associate
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
07.2023 - Current
Office Support/Engagement
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
05.2021 - 07.2023
Marketing/Social Media Coordinator Intern
Vector Marketing Canada
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - (Honours) Digital Marketing
Fanshawe College
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration Marketing
Fanshawe College
Diploma - Business Marketing
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma -
F.E Madill Secondary School
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