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, ON05-2024
Bachelor of Arts -
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05-2021
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
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