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Patricia Lobo

Patricia Lobo

Marketing And Communication Specialist
Mississauga,ON

Summary

History of building effective relationships with media, customers and internal stakeholders to improve company image effectively. Well-versed in public relations strategies and reputation management. Advanced skills in CRM software.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Contract Media Specialist

Rich Media
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized promotional events, media events and news conferences to create buzz around new product launches or initiatives for clients.
  • Coordinated public relations efforts, including press releases and interviews, managed incoming requests from journalists and responded to and facilitated interviews and appearances on behalf of the company.
  • Write and create content for external and internal audiences. Prepared key messaging and prepped spokespersons for interviews

Casual External Communications

Peel District School Board
09.2020 - 09.2023
  • Managed company intranet content, ensuring timely updates and relevance to the target audience.
  • Assisted with training other departments on best practices in written and verbal communications.
  • Improved overall transparency by establishing regular communication cadence between leadership and employees.
  • Coordinated events promoting team building, boosting employee morale and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for all internal corporate communications inquiries from employees across the organization.

External Communication Specialist

Millenium1Solution
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Managed public relations efforts, securing positive media coverage and strengthening brand reputation.
  • Evaluated the success of communication campaigns using analytics tools, refining future strategies based on insights gained.
  • Created engaging multimedia content such as infographics, videos, and blog posts to illustrate complex concepts in an accessible manner.
  • Enhanced brand awareness by developing and executing strategic communication plans.

Senior Marketing and Communication Specialist

Inflow Technologies
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • Spearheaded innovative product development initiatives that increased market share and profitability margins by 25%
  • Maintained CCG media lists and relationships
  • Worked closely with business stakeholders, marketing and sales to develop earned and branded editorial plans that contribute to business objectives.
  • Up to date on industry trends and news in information technology as a strategic advisor on related communications. Worked closely with management to produce media reports every quarter.


Digital Media Client Lead

Ambertree Consulting
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Conducted thorough research to understand industry trends, enabling the development of targeted PR strategies.
  • Monitored industry news daily, identifying opportunities for proactive outreach or reactive messaging adjustments as needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date media lists for various industries, ensuring accurate contact information for efficient outreach efforts.
  • Analyzed campaign performance using various metrics, refining strategies for improved results over time.
  • Supplied marketing expertise to all company departments.
  • Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology, North York, ON
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communications

Jyoti Nivas College, India
05.2001 -

Skills

Media Relations

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Timeline

Contract Media Specialist - Rich Media
06.2023 - 09.2023
Casual External Communications - Peel District School Board
09.2020 - 09.2023
External Communication Specialist - Millenium1Solution
03.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Marketing and Communication Specialist - Inflow Technologies
10.2017 - 01.2020
Digital Media Client Lead - Ambertree Consulting
06.2015 - 09.2017
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology - Bachelor of Arts, Graphic And Digital Design
05.2001 -
Jyoti Nivas College - Bachelor of Arts, Media And Communications
05.2001 -
Patricia LoboMarketing And Communication Specialist