Olivia Waterman
Toronto,ON
Summary
Creative and media-savvy aspiring Publicist with a passion for entertainment and visual storytelling. Experienced in fast-paced publicity environments, including TIFF 2024, with a strong instinct for organization, writing, and audience engagement. Brings energy, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to every campaign, with a genuine eagerness to grow within entertainment and lifestyle PR.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader/Server
King Taps King West
Toronto, ON
05.2024 - Current
Volunteer Publicist - TIFF 2024
Organic. PR
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated press breaks, media coverage tracking, red carpet press coverage, talent handling, and interview scheduling during TIFF 2024.
- Prepared and managed face sheets and media lines to support smooth execution of press junkets and red carpet appearances.
- Assisted in coordinating interview schedules with both international and local media outlets for festival press junkets.
- Captured and curated behind-the-scenes red carpet photography and visual assets for social media and publicity use.
- Supported day-to-day publicity operations in a fast-paced festival environment, ensuring seamless communication between talent, publicists, and media.
Art Department Production Assistant
Brad Wilson Designs
Toronto, Ontario
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted designers in creating visual concepts and artwork for commercial projects.
- Coordinated with vendors to source props and materials for design projects.
- Researched trends to inform design decisions and material use.
- Collaborated with artists to create visual concepts and mock-ups.
Festival Coordinator
"One Last Take" Queens University Thesis Project Installation
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Coordinated festival logistics and scheduling activities.
- Helped with the set-up, removal and promotion of the event across university outlets.
- Collaborated with fellow students to create graphic designs for promotional purposes that align with the festival's vision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
Queens University
Kingston, ON05-2024
Film And Media Studies - Summer + Program For Arts
Bader College
East Sussex, England 06-2023
Skills
- Coverage monitoring, reporting, and analysis
- Digital trend awareness and pop culture literacy
- Visual storytelling/content creation using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
- Collaborative team contributor with a positive, adaptable mindset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced environments
- Naturally curious and culture-obsessed, with a strong pulse on emerging trends
Timeline
Volunteer Publicist - TIFF 2024
Organic. PR
09.2024 - 10.2024
Shift Leader/Server
King Taps King West
05.2024 - Current
Festival Coordinator
"One Last Take" Queens University Thesis Project Installation
01.2024 - 04.2024
Art Department Production Assistant
Brad Wilson Designs
05.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
Queens University
Film And Media Studies - Summer + Program For Arts
Bader College