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Vanessa Polojac

Vanessa Polojac

Burlington,ON

Summary

Motivated and results-driven professional with a Master of Arts in Communication and New Media and extensive experience in customer service, financial management, and media communications. Proven expertise in relationship building, strategic planning, and delivering impactful results. Seeking to leverage communication skills to excel in the Summer Internship Program in the communications department at Metro.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Business Owner/Restaurant Manager

│The Harvest Table Restaurant
Burlington, Ontario
02.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.

Model

│Vogue Models & Talent Management
Hamilton, ON
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Followed instructions given by photographer or art director during photoshoots.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and other professionals involved in projects to ensure successful outcomes.

Graduate Teacher’s Assistant

│McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessment results.
  • Evaluated student progress through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Facilitated effective communication between faculty members and students.

Server

│The Harvest Table Restaurant
Burlington, ON
09.2014 - 01.2022
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.

Blogger

│CFMU │McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Conducted interviews with industry professionals to create unique content.
  • Researched and wrote engaging content for the blog.
  • Generated ideas for new blog topics, including researching relevant keywords.

Writer

│The Silhouette │McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2016 - 02.2019
  • Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.
  • Compiled research material into an organized format appropriate for the publication medium.
  • Collaborated with editors to create headlines that accurately reflect the story content.

Education

Master of Arts - New Media And Communication Studies

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts -

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
05-2021

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Resources Allocation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Service
  • Business Planning
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Portfolio Development
  • Product Promotion
  • Excellent Communication
  • Branding
  • Research and fact-checking
  • Content Creation
  • Media operations understanding
  • Press Release Writing

Languages

  • English (Full Working Proficiency)
  • Bosnian (Full Working Proficiency)
  • Croatian (Full Working Proficiency)
  • Serbian (Full Working Proficiency)
  • French (Limited Working Proficiency)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Model

│Vogue Models & Talent Management
10.2022 - 05.2024

Co-Business Owner/Restaurant Manager

│The Harvest Table Restaurant
02.2022 - Current

Graduate Teacher’s Assistant

│McMaster University
09.2021 - 04.2022

Blogger

│CFMU │McMaster University
09.2018 - 04.2019

Writer

│The Silhouette │McMaster University
09.2016 - 02.2019

Server

│The Harvest Table Restaurant
09.2014 - 01.2022

Master of Arts - New Media And Communication Studies

McMaster University

Bachelor of Arts -

McMaster University
Vanessa Polojac