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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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