Skills & Experience
Graphic Design
- Extreme proficiency and more than 10 years experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of branding, marketing, and communications techniques demonstrated through various design projects.
- Extensive experience in brand management demonstrated through Communications position at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
- Experience in concept presentation, artwork development and direction, and multifaceted design packages.
Social Media & Web
- Experience in creating engaging content for social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Demonstrated through completion of a social media strategy for The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (London Region Branch).
- Provided back-up social media management and content creation for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
- Understanding of structure and function of websites and other e-communication tools.
- Ability to understand and use web-based content management systems.
Communications
- Proven writing and editing skills to create both marketing copy and news or feature stories in journalistic style demonstrated through Communications Coordinator position at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills developed during Corporate Communication and Public Relations postgraduate studies at Fanshawe College.
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language.
- Ability to take direction and implement changes based on feedback.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience managing a monthly newsletter using Campaign Monitor.
Personal
- Influential interpersonal skills and knowledge of approaches and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work.
- Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to satisfy expectations.
- Proven ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment.
Previous Employment
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
Communications Coordinator | May 2014 - November 2018
Communications and Marketing Department Intern | January 2014 - April 2014
- Brand management
- Internal communications
- Graphic design
- Web content management
- Copy writing and editing
- Monthly newsletter
- Project management
Communications and Marketing Department Intern | January 2014 - April 2014
- Conceptualizing and designing hard copy and web marketing materials
- Adhering to brand guidelines and specifications for print and web material produced
- Handling multiple projects, prioritizing and adjusting to rapidly changing tasks
- Collaboration with multiple team members to ensure designs meet expectations and achieve desired result
- Independence, focus and drive to ensure maximum output of marketing materials
- Adherence to project timelines and deadlines
Education
Fanshawe College
Corporate Communication and Public Relations | Postgraduate Certificate 2014
Graphic Design | Advanced Diploma 2012
- Catherine Finlayson Academic Excellence Award in Corporate Communications
- London Life IABC Student Award of Excellence: Highest academic achievement in Corporate Communication and Public Relations program at Fanshawe College.
- Dean's Honour Roll
Graphic Design | Advanced Diploma 2012
- Dean's Honour Roll