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Stacy Kirpichova

Communications Specialist
Surrey,BC

Summary

Internal Communications Specialist with 13 years of curating encouraging company messages and perfecting internal communication materials at companies of all sizes. Adept at finding and promoting captivating tales from within organization and driving message clarity to support company vision and direction. I'm an accomplished storyteller with excellent written communication skills: with solid marketing, PR and HR fundamentals, I turn challenges into efficient and engaging opportunities.



Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Communications Specialist

Raymond James Ltd
Vancouver, BC
11.2020 - Current

Responsible for all internal IT to Business operational and project communication campaigns:

  • Create and distribute all IT to business communication using all approved channels: IT Emails, User Facing Instructions, Demos, Training and Surveys
  • Develop processes and workflows to support Communication requests from stakeholders in ServiceNow
  • Curate content for company newsletters & intranet; update client sites outage notices

Training & people development:

  • Conduct IT department orientations for new employees
  • Mentor & train junior colleagues in IT Service management
  • Coordination of content for department meetings and Townhalls
  • Strategic development and roadmapping for IT communications content

Project facilitation and IT Initiative management: execute communication plans and manage campaigns:

  • Collaborate with other teams and departments to ensure message consistency
  • Research strategies and develop KPIs to support engagement

Writer & Editor

Kirpichova Communication Services
Vancouver, BC
12.2016 - 09.2021
  • Create and manage social media campaigns for new businesses (Tandoor Bar & Grill, Salmon Arm)
  • Strategic growth and development planning for small business
  • Professional skills: resumes, cover letters and blog post review & edits
  • Marketing Content Review and improvement (Real Estate companies)
  • Course Content Review for government approvals (ex: College courses)
  • Course creation and instructional training
  • Review of grant proposal templates (Radiance Energy)

Co-op Education Coordinator

Pacific Link College
Surrey, BC
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Conduct student consultations assist in job search, regulatory requirements, and documentation
  • Review and update all co-op policies and procedures to ensure they are in alignment with regulatory Private Institutions Training Branch of BC
  • Create course and all educational training content for job-search and career related skills
  • Administer co-op related content on the college LMS and teach applicable content to students
  • Actively participate in business and community outreach events to promote the College and initiatives
  • Collaborate with all Academic departments to ensure the delivery of quality educational content

Content Coordinator

Best Version Media, Burke Mountain Living Magazine
North Vancouver, BC
09.2018 - 07.2019

Write, edit and upload all relevant content for each magazine issue:

  • Coordinate and write a new Resident Feature for each magazine each month
  • Proofread the magazine to ensure a polished, print-ready product
  • Compile a local Calendar of Events section and father relevant neighbourhood and community news
  • Edit all contributed content, including any submitted Expert Contributor articles

Training Specialist

British Columbia Lottery Corporation, BCLC
Vancouver, BC
10.2015 - 12.2016

Conducted specialized technical, occupational and operational training work that supported revenue generation, profit and compliance

  • Led and executed training and cross-functional projects that contributed to business plans/strategies
  • Worked with key external partners and vendors to assess training needs, and implement curriculum development solutions, training designs, course delivery and evaluation
  • Planned and contributed to the design, administration and promotion of BCLC's online retailer portal
  • Maintained BCLC’s Learning Management System (“LMS”), including: content management, troubleshooting support, administrative tasks, as well as user/administrator training
  • Monitored LMS usage and produced reports to highlight trends and development opportunities
  • Created Standard Operation Procedures documentation to establish consistent use of existing systems
  • Maintained knowledge of industry, product and procedural changes to ensure existing programs are enhanced to meet changing market needs

Communications Specialist

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Coquitlam, BC
09.2013 - 09.2015

Specialized in re-brand project management, with a focus on change management and communications for Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (formerly Boulevard Casino) and Elements Casino (formerly Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino)

  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create internal marketing and promotional materials, company newsletters, HR memos and key messaging for management teams
  • Created correspondence templates for managers and directors to support daily operations
  • Implemented and maintained an employee website, including: content, database management, videos, graphics and training and development courses
  • Provided mentorship to Communications Coordinator and Marketing departments
  • Planned and executed community fundraising events with Corporate Media & Stakeholder Relations team
  • Coordinated, scheduled and analyzed change management, guest experience and yearly surveys, including: data compilation, presentation of findings, trend analysis, as well as C-level recommendations
  • Contributed to strategic, forward-thinking communication and compensation plans to operational departments
  • Arranged stakeholder meetings, catering and audio/video-set up, including finalizing and distributing presentation materials, minute-taking, post-meeting summaries and updates
  • Assessed employee engagement and training effectiveness and made recommendations for sustainment

Executive Secretary

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Richmond, BC
09.2012 - 09.2013

Provided executive assistance and communication to Executive Director, Human Resources:

  • Coordinated projects, meetings and events, including venue research, AV and set-up
  • Maintained employee information in HR databases (JD Edwards and Cognos) and created new reports
  • Updated and optimized HR policies, manual forms, guidelines and layouts using Adobe Dreamweaver (HTML/CSS format)
  • Responded to requests for information from internal and external HR and Board of Director inquiries
  • Prepared business and corporate governance meeting materials, including minutes and Visio org charts
  • Edited and produced corporate communications for various audiences (ex: governance documents, correspondence templates, policies, forms, presentations, reports, posters and operating procedures manuals)
  • Researched procedural information and incorporated findings into new policies
  • Coordinated company’s e-learning platform administration, maintenance, testing and research analysis
  • Created company-wide communication for policy updates and important internal changes

Administrator

Canadian Bar Association
, BC
12.2010 - 09.2012
  • Provided member communication and administrative support to 78 specialized lawyer interest groups
  • Coordinated member and volunteer services: meetings, webinars, e-learning platforms and conferences
  • Produced and published communication materials using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
  • Edited and posted meeting minutes
  • Designed and implemented database and survey reporting (iMIS and Crystal Reports)
  • Created operations manuals for internal/external use and trained temporary staff

Graduate Assistant/Conference Organizer

York University
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Organized annual Graduate Humanities Department Student Conference by collecting abstracts, putting together discussion panels and handling all conference related inquiries
  • Created a conference program and booked necessary rooms and equipment
  • Collected and edited PhD student profiles and project information
  • Reported to and collaborated with Graduate Program Director to improve program and website

Writing Educator

Simon Fraser University
09.2006 - 04.2009
  • Created learning strategies for university and EAL help as well as writing and research tips
  • Mentored and trained new educators
  • Collaborated with other educators and senior advisors to develop projects and presentations to address foundational difficulties with learning strategies and improve academic workshops
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Education

MA: Master of Arts - Communication & Culture

York University

BA Hons: Bachelor of Arts - English, Humanities

Simon Fraser University

Diploma - Liberal Arts & Communications

Simon Fraser University

Certificate: Media Relations and Marketing - undefined

BCIT

Certificate: Crystal Reports & Computer OS Basics (BCIT - undefined

Skills

Writing, editing, proofreading

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Timeline

IT Communications Specialist

Raymond James Ltd
11.2020 - Current

Co-op Education Coordinator

Pacific Link College
04.2020 - 10.2020

Content Coordinator

Best Version Media, Burke Mountain Living Magazine
09.2018 - 07.2019

Writer & Editor

Kirpichova Communication Services
12.2016 - 09.2021

Training Specialist

British Columbia Lottery Corporation, BCLC
10.2015 - 12.2016

Communications Specialist

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
09.2013 - 09.2015

Executive Secretary

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
09.2012 - 09.2013

Administrator

Canadian Bar Association
12.2010 - 09.2012

Graduate Assistant/Conference Organizer

York University
09.2009 - 09.2010

Writing Educator

Simon Fraser University
09.2006 - 04.2009

MA: Master of Arts - Communication & Culture

York University

BA Hons: Bachelor of Arts - English, Humanities

Simon Fraser University

Diploma - Liberal Arts & Communications

Simon Fraser University

Certificate: Media Relations and Marketing - undefined

BCIT

Certificate: Crystal Reports & Computer OS Basics (BCIT - undefined

Stacy KirpichovaCommunications Specialist