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Ray Resvick

Ray Resvick

Montréal,QC

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Events and Communications Manager passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established marketing goals. Experienced with planning, budgeting and coordinating a wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator skilled in leading teams in developing profitable campaigns. Marketing metrics knowledge and collaborative skills supports achievement of targeted outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Events & Marketing Manager

ElleLui
09.2022 - Current
  • Research market trends to identify customer needs and preferences while maintaining a memorable brand identity within the saturated industry of live-entertainment.
  • Manage administrative logistics of event planning, booking, and promotions.
  • Monitor budget, expenditures and time restraints, keeping projects within budgets and timelines.
  • Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers and talent to establish timely delivery of materials.
  • Develop high-impact creative promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.

Event Coordinator - Contract

Hospitality Concordia, Concordia University
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Coordinated academic conferences and events, managing logistics, finances, and contracts.
  • Refined client in-take and event coordination processes for enhanced customer satisfaction, contributing to strategic website improvement.

Communications Coordinator

The Decolonial Perspectives & Practices Hub
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Edited and reviewed educational and communications materials across internal platforms.
  • Developed marketing content such as graphics, videos, and advertisements for social media.
  • Coordinated and marketed online academic events such as discussion panels and workshops.
  • Leveraged analytics including SEO and KPIs to optimize communications strategies, better targeting audiences and achieving desired engagement and responses.

Junior Production Coordinator - Contract

Rezolution Pictures International Inc.
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management for Indigenous film and television production.
  • Managed cross-country and international transportation and accommodation of crew and equipment.
  • Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
  • Assisted with budgeting and accounting of production-related tasks.

Communications Intern

Black Theatre Workshop
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
  • Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
  • Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
  • Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.

Media Research Assistant

Feminist Media Studio
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed multi-media studio, coordinating daily studio operations, scheduling, equipment rental and customer service.
  • Pleasantly greeted studio members and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.

Segment Marketing Coordinator - Contract

POP Montreal International Music Festival
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Created and implemented digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with festival programmers to optimize segment-specific promotional needs.
  • Fostered partnerships with local arts and culture organizations, amplifying festival visibility and engagement within the artistic community
  • Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
  • Crafted and executed comprehensive marketing plans, adeptly managing budgets for optimal ROI.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
06.2023

Skills

  • Event Design
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Contract Management
  • Budgeting and Allocation
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Partnership Development
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Data Analytics
  • SEO Optimization
  • KPI Tracking

Languages

English, fluent
Native or Bilingual
French, intermediate
Limited Working

Pronouns

they/them

Awards

The LGBT+ Leadership Fund 2023, Elspeth McConnell Fine Arts Award 2022, CMPA Mentorship Program 2022

Volunteer Experience

  • Festival Organizer, Pervers/Cité, 2022 & 2023
  • Co-Founder & Coordinator, QT Shop Talk Comedy Workshop & Showcase, 2020 & 2021

Timeline

Event Coordinator - Contract

Hospitality Concordia, Concordia University
05.2023 - 10.2023

Events & Marketing Manager

ElleLui
09.2022 - Current

Junior Production Coordinator - Contract

Rezolution Pictures International Inc.
06.2022 - 11.2022

Communications Intern

Black Theatre Workshop
05.2022 - 09.2022

Segment Marketing Coordinator - Contract

POP Montreal International Music Festival
05.2022 - 09.2022

Communications Coordinator

The Decolonial Perspectives & Practices Hub
09.2021 - 04.2023

Media Research Assistant

Feminist Media Studio
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Concordia University
Ray Resvick