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Olga Volodimiri

Winnipeg

Summary

Administrative, Public Relations and Communications Specialist with three years of experience in art and not for profit sector providing administrative support and communication via phone, direct email campaigns and events coordination. Highly Experienced in community engagement with a focus on media, community and sponsorship outreach, donors relations, looking for the full - time administrative/communication, sponsorship and donor outreach and event planning position. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

After-school Tutor

Telemarketing Recruiter

Diabetes Canada
06.2019 - Current
  • Managed existing volunteer contracts and maintained relationships with volunteers through regular follow-up telemarketing phone calls according to projects and events launching
  • Handled the recruitment of volunteers for the organization's initiatives
  • Supported admin needs and secured timely communication within the communities via cold and warm calls.

Relocation

01.2019 - Current
I moved to Winnipeg as due to the famaly reason

Volunteer

Ukrainian Congress Committee Of America
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Sponsors outreach and special events coordinator

WaterFront Magazine
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Managed existing sponsors contracts and maintained relationships with sponsors through regular communication, follow-up according to projects and events launching
  • Handled the recruitment of volunteers for the magazine's events and initiatives
  • Supported admin needs and secured timely internal communication within the team members
  • Developed the communication strategy for the magazine's special events
  • Functioned as a spokesperson and public information representative to preserve and maintain the reputation of the magazine
  • Initiated and developed the communication plan for the events
  • Coordinated the concepts for PR projects and special fundraising events
  • Facilitated in building the strong network for the magazine's initiatives within local communities ensuring consistency in developing key messages when speaking with public and media representatives
  • Participated in meetings and a board members meeting contributed with PR ideas for WF magazine's local initiatives
  • Contributed to WF magazine's advertising plan.

Art Administrator

STEPS
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Attended meetings, recording minutes and following up with program staff, partners on deliverables
  • Supported admin needs in delivering on community engagement and public art programs
  • Facilitated program-related travel and facilities/room bookings/workshop setups
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
  • Assisting program staff with project planning and coordination
  • Supporting the project financial reconciliations by entering expense data
  • Managed data base of existing donor and provided research on donors outreach
  • Assisted in a grant proposal writing and applications, handled submissions due to particular deadlines
  • Managed social media accounts updates (FaceBook/Instagram/Twitter), assisted with the earned and paid marketing campaigns
  • Supported the preparation of fundraising proposal
  • Prepared community engagement materials including presentations, agendas, FAQ
  • Assisted the STEPS' Director with researching, writing on grants as needed
  • Developed the communication strategies, helping with press releases, newsletters and updating STEPS' site and social media accounts
  • Maintained and updated the current media contact list
  • Oversaw and mentored interns on varies tasks and projects
  • Participated and took an active part in team meetings and Board Members meetings to support and to work on STEPS' mission, vision, and strategic plan
  • Executed PR campaign through content management on social media, and evaluated the performance through tracking the results via Google Analytics.

MARKETING / CONTENT COORDINATOR

People System
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed marketing strategies, campaigns, communications
  • Organized monthly and weekly reports, following up on project progress, created and maintained Google Sheets project timeline tracker according to project progress
  • Developed a successful public relations campaign for a Canadian writer Beverley Golden not only through organizing a specific event but also through advertising and fan engagement on social media including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
  • Managed book launch event from the planning stage through the full execution of the event including, developing a digital advertising strategy, vendor selection, communication, etc
  • Attended marketing conferences and took minutes and distributed them among the team members, ensuring that all information was communicated clearly.

ADVERTISING COORDINATOR/OFFICE MANAGER

Automotive Service Centre
10.2008 - 09.2010
  • Developed brand identity and marketing campaigns that increased brand recognition and increased sales by 40%
  • Focused on seasonal product sales and purchasing trends/ facilitated with product supply and logistics chains management
  • Promoted products and services through vendors such as magazines and radio outlets.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR/ASSISTANT EDITOR

Kiev, UA
09.2007 - 09.2008
  • Assisted the Executive Editor in sourcing material, coordinating printing and distribution for this monthly fine arts journal focused on professional artists and associated industries and associations
  • Analyzed, designed and created advertisements for local business for use in the magazine
  • Maintained contacts with art exhibitions, subscribing to artists, blogs and publications of interest and maintaining a professional network in the industry.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations -

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
01.2017

Master in Public Relations and International Relations -

Kiev International Institute of Foreign Affairs
Kiev, UA
01.2008

BA in Business Administration and Economics -

International Personnel Academy
Kiev, UA
01.2006

BA in English and German -

Kiev Linguistics University
Kiev, UA
01.1998

Skills

  • MARKETING (4 years)
  • PUBLIC RELATIONS (3 years)
  • AND MARKETING (1 year)
  • PR (1 year)
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (1 year)
  • 3 Years Marketing Industry Experience: focused on branding, PR, Media and marketing campaigns
  • Community engagement tools, media, sponsors outreach, organization of special events in public sector
  • Solid knowledge using Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Buffer, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Analytics, MS Office, SEO Google
  • Managed social media profiles on FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and a company's site for clients' personal branding
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Quick Learner
  • Fast Learner
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills

Phone

  • (204) - 698 - 36 - 72, personal
  • 647-964 -45-18, personal

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Telemarketing Recruiter

Diabetes Canada
06.2019 - Current

Relocation

01.2019 - Current

Sponsors outreach and special events coordinator

WaterFront Magazine
06.2018 - 11.2018

Volunteer

Ukrainian Congress Committee Of America
01.2018 - 02.2019

Art Administrator

STEPS
04.2017 - 04.2018

MARKETING / CONTENT COORDINATOR

People System
09.2014 - 10.2015

ADVERTISING COORDINATOR/OFFICE MANAGER

Automotive Service Centre
10.2008 - 09.2010

PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR/ASSISTANT EDITOR

Kiev, UA
09.2007 - 09.2008

Intern

After-school Tutor

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations -

Ryerson University

Master in Public Relations and International Relations -

Kiev International Institute of Foreign Affairs

BA in Business Administration and Economics -

International Personnel Academy

BA in English and German -

Kiev Linguistics University
Olga Volodimiri