Hi, I’m
Robyn Robertson
Fairview,AB
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background in Education, Communications and Online Media. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in demanding environments. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler
Event Co-Founder
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Co-founded "How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler Summit", unique online international homeschooling summit that registering over 1000 attendees annually.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Organized and corresponded with speakers, attendees, sponsors and volunteers to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed online event logistics
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Created Ambassador program of over 18 volunteers that we use in promotional campaigns
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
Peace River School DivisionGrimshaw, AB
Public School Board Trustee
11.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate board vision, communicate with constituents and advocate to government and industry.
- Strengthened interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Increased population by over 200 students through development and advocacy of divisional home education program
- Attended public hearings to gain community input.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids
Business Owner
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully launched top educational podcast platform, reaching top 10 homeschool podcasts
- Independently built long running online business and community from ground up
- Became innovative thought leader and advocate in homeschool and alternative education community
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new listeners, reaching over 3/4 million listeners.
- Maintained website, email list, podcast platform and online community
- Interviewed hundreds of industry experts and guests for my podcast and online platform
- Organized, attended and spoke at conferences and special events to showcase my platform, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Developed successful online sales operations from scratch by establishing and following strategic vision, mission and operational plans.
- Promoted products and sponsors in online communities through my podcast, social media, website, e-mail marketing programs and online advertising.
- Created promotional campaigns to boost sales and drive customer loyalty.
Progressive Academy Independent School
Director of Outreach
07.2008 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Participated in community events and open houses to promote services and engage with public.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of school.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Conducted school admission interviews and school tours.
- Developed presentations and participated in trade shows to expose and increase Progressive Academy awareness in marketplace.
- Scheduled regular outreach exhibitions and educated employees on presentations
Education
University of LethbridgeLethbridge, AB
BBA from International Management
2003
Lethbridge Community CollegeLethbridge, AB
Business Diploma from Marketing
Skills
- Business Management
- People and Culture
- Organization and Planning
- Event Publicity and Execution
- Executive Leadership
- Advertising Initiatives
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer ski patrol for Fairview Community Ski and Snowboard Club
Rural Mental Health Animator for my local community of Fairview through Rural Mental Health Network
Interests
Love to travel, with experience living, working and travelling in over 14 different countries
Appreciate the outdoors, including snowboarding, snowshoeing and hiking
Availability
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Timeline
Event Co-Founder
How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler
06.2021 - Current
Public School Board Trustee
Peace River School Division
11.2017 - Current
Business Owner
Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids
01.2017 - Current
Director of Outreach
Progressive Academy Independent School
07.2008 - 12.2012
University of Lethbridge
BBA from International Management
Lethbridge Community College
Business Diploma from Marketing
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