Summary
Skills
Overview
Work History
Education
Relevant Academic Coursework
Accomplishments
References
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Tsenu Zelleke

Young Professional
Ottawa
Tsenu Zelleke

Summary

Dynamic public relations and policy management professional, driven by a passion for fostering impactful connections and driving strategic initiatives. Proven track record in media relations, marketing communication, research analysis, and community engagement. Recognized for exceptional leadership skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Successful in planning, designing, and executing innovative strategies, creative campaigns, and community programming events. Eager to contribute a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to elevate team and organization.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

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Overview

9
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Apt613
Ottawa

Music Editor
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Updated Apartment613's weekly Spotify playlist and blog column.
  • Edited and published “Gig Picks: Live Music Calendar” monthly column.
  • Supported photographers and contributors by researching information about performances.
  • Maintained calendar of live music events for Apartment613 readers and contributors.
  • Supported stakeholders in programming events with local creatives.

Canadian Media Producers Association
Ottawa

Media Relations & Communications Consultant
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared daily internal media monitoring report, compiling news stories that are of interest to production sector and members.
  • Provided analytics support and created summary reports across functions (Google, Twitter, and Facebook) detailing successes and failures of communication campaigns and strategies.
  • Assisted with execution of communications activities related to advocacy campaigns, in support of CMPA policy and advocacy objectives.
  • Oversaw content development for CMPA social media channel growing Linkedin engagement by over 110%.
  • Assisted in drafting and posting updates to CMPA website and project microsites.

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Ottawa

Student, Communication Officer
01.2020 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw translation, design, and printing processes of all public- facing CATSA documents and materials.
  • Continued development and maintenance of CATSA's websites.
  • Supported management in planning, creation, issuance, and follow-up for communications.
  • Developed and implemented communication strategies and information programs.
  • Managed internal communications, including production and management of print and electronic newsletters.
  • Monitored international, regional, and local media for coverage of aviation industry, identifying trends in aviation security, during COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Consulate General
Ottawa

Public Affairs Intern
05.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Drafted proposals, reports, remarks and talking points on various bilateral topics such as Space Program, USMCA and Youth Ambassadors.
  • Conducted research on variety of U.S.-Canada related topics including culture and education, media landscape, cross-border trade, health, science, sports diplomacy and human rights.
  • Assisted in monitoring news and arranging media interviews for U.S. government officials.
  • Assisted in programming visiting U.S. government sponsored speakers.
  • Monitored and developed content for social media platforms under supervision.
  • Supported public affairs team in conceptualizing and developing news releases, annual reports, fact sheets, talking points, editorials, presentations, events, volunteer initiatives, philanthropic efforts, and community outreach videos.

Professional Association of Ethio-Canadians
Ottawa

VP Marketing and Student Engagement
03.2015 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Revamped media/community relations program, expanding targeted audience and reducing costs/time.
  • Created company page on Facebook to facilitate interaction with members of Ethiopian community.
  • Utilized streaming and social video to bring events to broader audiences.
  • Monitored and evaluated web analytics to recommend proactive adjustments to strategies.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve quality and reach of social media and student engagement activities, resulting in approximately 50% increase in program participation despite 25% budget cuts.

Lafleur de la Capitale (UN Green Spaces Program)
Gatineau

Program Manager
04.2018 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Conversed with team to maintain project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed in addition to prioritizing key milestones in each project.
  • Upheld quality standards by inputting, monitoring and evaluation strategies.
  • Created debriefs and presentations on climate change policy, specifically analyzing Carbon Tax in Ontario.

UrbanThread
Ottawa

Communications Coordinator
04.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Surveyed web and social media assets to identify current and best practices.
  • Developed guidelines and procedures documents for internal use.
  • Utilized social media to implement strategic objectives of company.
  • Drafted communication products for internal and external audiences (PPT, briefing notes, web content, emails).
  • Collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative research using focus groups and surveys for purpose of making marketing or digital communication recommendations.

Education

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario

Bachelor of Public Affairs And Policy Management
2015.09 - 2021.05 (5 years & 8 months)

University Overview

Specialization in, Strategic Public Opinion and Policy Analysis

St.Pius X High School
Ottawa, Ontario

High School Diploma
09.2011 - 06.2015

Relevant Academic Coursework

  • Business: Marketing Communications
  • Public Affairs: The Policy Cycle
  • Business: Basic Marketing
  • Business: Foundations of Information Systems
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Methods : Communication, Political Science and Business
  • Journalism Now
  • Public Policy Towards Business
  • Comparative Public Policy
  • Business Law


Accomplishments

  • Pilot Training Achievement Award, Air Cadets Canada - 2014
  • The Colonel Robert Perron Fitness Award, Air Cadets Canada - 2014
  • ACL Air Cadet Service Medal, Air Cadet League - 2016
  • MindTrust Leadership Development Program, MindTrust - 2018
  • Reelworld Black Entrepreneurs Program, Reelworld Screen Institute - 2022
  • Black Diplomats Academy, Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow Today (DYLOTT) - 2022
  • Maximizing Impact with Emotional Power, Schulich ExecEd, Schulich School of Business, York University - 2023
  • SMART Performance Management, Schulich ExecEd, Schulich School of Business, York University - 2023
  • Debaser, Board of Directors, Vice-Chair - 2023 -

References

Available upon request

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