Sidney Ritz
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
I am a reliable and hardworking individual with three years of experience in strategic marketing and communications. I have an interest in researching current industry trends through market research, and executing on assigned tasks to contribute to the overall success of the organization. I am an organized and reliable self starter who enjoys working with a team who both challenges and compliments my skill set.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Communications Consultant
SR Communications
Remote
10.2021 - Current
- Manage multiple clients at a time, providing support and guidance for marketing and communications strategies
- Design and publish digital content on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn
- Monitor engagement on social media, track analytics and report back to clients on marketing efforts
- Assist in the planning, development and implementation of marketing strategies for a variety of industries including but not limited to restaurants, craft beer brewing, custom home construction, dry cleaning services and arboriculture.
Marketing, Live Music and Events Manager
The Trop
Calgary, AB
07.2021 - Current
- Manage the venue's social media accounts and website
- Create both digital content and in-house advertising
- Book live music for the venue a year in advance
- Plan and execute a variety of events for the bar including client parties, drag brunches and fundraisers
- Coordinate with ownership and management to create targeted marketing goals and expectations that align with business growth
- Respond to a wide range of customer inquiries, reviews and feedback via email, Google Business and social media
PT Server, Bartender and Supervisor
The Trop
Calgary, AB
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining a positive customer experience through food and beverage service
- Serve tables, communicate with both new and regular customers, bartend, take payments, and complete cleaning and stocking duties
- Trusted as a supervisor to oversee staff and ensure the bar operates properly and efficiently
Digital Marketing Intern
Ideal Life Experience Ltd.
Calgary, AB
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for managing marketing and website content for a private wealth manager
- Followed task lists each week to ensure marketing duties were completed in a timely and efficient manner
- Worked closely with the administrative manager to assist on additional projects such as writing content for blogs, and updating the comprehensive marketing manual for future interns
- Proofread and edited written content for blog posts, LinkedIn, website copy and a future book
- Searched for future marketing opportunities for the business
Server, Bartender, Supervisor and Social Media Manager
Tipperary's Pub
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Trusted to work alone as a bartender and server, as well as manage the floor and coworkers as a supervisor
- Gained experience in multitasking, fielding concerns and complaints, and completing minor administrative tasks
- Was given the opportunity to manage the social media accounts
- The role included designing content for specials, promotions and events.
Social Media Contributor
National Hope Talks
Calgary, AB
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Created original content feature series that appeared on Instagram for the organization
- Designed content and wrote captions for the content that was posted
- Worked closely with a team of two others to brainstorm fun and engaging ideas for our social platforms in order to promote the event that took place in January
- Met once a week to plan and strategize.
Content Writer
TEDtalks x YYC
Calgary, AB
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for writing blogs, speaker and sponsorship biographies and proofreading website copy
- Worked closely with another content creator to help proofread copy and collaborated on some creative pieces for the TedxYYC blog posts
Content Writer and Editor, Communications/Marketing Assistant
Rumble Boxing Studio
Calgary, AB
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with the graphic designer to review content for emails to clients, promotional posts and website copy
- Reached out to other Calgary businesses to create potential partnerships for social media contest giveaways
- Reached out to local Calgary influencers to create partnership opportunities for promotion
Education
Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta05.2023
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Strong Communicator
- Brand Messaging
- Decision-Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Content Curation
Volunteer Experience
Rumble Boxing Studio - Content Writer and Editor - 10/2021 - 02/2022
- Worked with the marketing coordinator to review content for emails to clients, promotional posts and website copy
- Worked on outreach to other Calgary businesses to create potential partnerships and to local Calgary influencers to create partnership opportunities for promotion
TEDtalks x YYC - Content Writer - 01/2021 - 09/2021
- Responsible for writing blogs, speaker and sponsorship biographies and proofreading website copy
- Worked closely with another content creator to help proofread copy and collaborated on some creative pieces for the TedxYYC blog posts
National Hope Talks - Social Media Contributor - 11/2020 - 01/2021
- Created an original content feature series that appeared on Instagram for the organization
- Designed content and wrote captions for the content that was posted
- Worked closely with a team of two others to brainstorm fun and engaging ideas for the organization's social platforms in order to promote a large event that took place annually
References
- Greg Farney, Co-Owner of STAAT - 403-620-9127
- Shaun Desaulniers, Owner of the Trop Bar and Grill - 403-617-0439
- Mark Hamilton, Marketing and Sales Director at Origin Brewing - 403-837-3958
Timeline
Digital Marketing Intern
Ideal Life Experience Ltd.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Marketing and Communications Consultant
SR Communications
10.2021 - Current
Content Writer and Editor, Communications/Marketing Assistant
Rumble Boxing Studio
10.2021 - 02.2022
Marketing, Live Music and Events Manager
The Trop
07.2021 - Current
PT Server, Bartender and Supervisor
The Trop
07.2021 - Current
Content Writer
TEDtalks x YYC
01.2021 - 09.2021
Social Media Contributor
National Hope Talks
11.2020 - 01.2021
Server, Bartender, Supervisor and Social Media Manager
Tipperary's Pub
11.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Communication - Public Relations -
Mount Royal University