Profile
Public Relations Graduate Certificate graduate with a strong background in community relations and B.A. from Brock University in Community Health Sciences.
Qualifications
" Strong with planning events and problem solving and time management " Flexibility to work independently or with a team" Accomplished presentation skills and a passion for public speaking" Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Adobe INDesign and HTMLCertified First Aid/CPR
Work Experience
Communications Intern: April 2006
Niagara Region Public Works, Thorold ON
Assisted with public relations activities: Media conferences, media advisories and releases, maintenance of media lists and media kit preparation
Coordinated media conference to launch a Regional Public Works campaign, Smart Gardening, designed to increase awareness and popularity of organizations reputation
Developed and implemented communications strategies/campaigns to effectively communicate the appropriate marketing message
Secured sponsorships for these events by sending direct mail, cold calling and follow-up
Tables Games dealer/ supervisor: May 2004 - Present
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls ON
Deal/supervise games in fast paced, high pressured environment: Craps, Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em Poker
Provided world-class customer service while maintaining integrity of gaming aspects such as speed and accuracy
Managed up to 14 Texas Hold 'Em Cash games and 2 satellite tables for the World Poker Tour™
Mediator between dealer and pit manager; required to monitor float, patrons' level of play and secure game; in charge of up to $300 thousand
Flexibility to work long and irregular hours
Canadian Public Relations Society: Dec 2005- Present
Writer/Contributor to the newsletter, Hamilton ON
Editing, proofreading, writing profiles, synthesizing news releases, reporting on events
Niagara Regional Sexual Assault Centre: Dec 2005- Present
Disco Ball IV, St. Catharines ON
Ticket sales, attained sponsorship, set up and décor, public relations news releases
IEEE Media Coordinator: Sept 2005- Present
Niagara College Student Branch, Welland ON
Developed presentation for membership drive, worked closely with Chair to prepare speech
Developed promotional various material for various : Golf Tournaments, Editorials for newspaper, funding request letters
Super Squash League: Oct 2002 - Sept 2003
Brock University, St. Catharines ON
Developed competitive league for 25 students; involved organizing schedule and court times
Obtained donations from Black Knight company for playoff prizes
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Education
Public Relations Graduate Certificate Program: Graduation April 2006
Niagara College, Welland ON
BA (Hon) Community Health Sciences: Sept - April 2003
Brock University, St. Catharines ON
Graduate; 3 year BA (pass); 4 year Hons BA
Public Relations Marketing Research - Marketing & Communications: Sept - Dec 2006
Niagara College, Welland ON
Surveyed out-of-town students to find out why they come to Niagara College (unique selling point)
Worked in group of six to prepare a written report of research findings, including, purpose, background, methodology analysis and recommendations
Chosen by peers to present findings to Judy Willems, Director of Marketing & Communications
Health Communities Class - Recycling Report Card: Sept - Dec 2002
Brock University, St. Catharines ON
Worked in small group to assess the recycling program at Brock University
Organized and maintained files, documents, contacts
Produced surveys and indicators to adequately measure situation and community inputs
Health Promotion- Vitality: Healthy Eating: September 1999
Brock University, St. Catharines ON
Through marketing research, developed a 4 week (1 hour/week) seminar designed to educate and enable a group to improve their eating lifestyles
Implemented and led the program to a group of 15 participants
Included indicators throughout program to evaluate program's success and need for improvement
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