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Career Objective
To obtain a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding career
Employment
Associate Communications Specialist
General Dynamics Land Systems Canada - LONDON, Ontario
Duties
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Wrote and edited Lines of Defense, the internal newsletter, distributed electronically and in print
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Created Powerpoint Slides, for broadcast on the Electronic Communication Stations in the plant
- Set up and organized events that increased interaction between hourly staff and executives
Achievements
- Increased the size of Lines of Defense from four pages to ten with additional authored stories
- Improved the reputation of the newsletter among staff by focusing on stories about employees
- Received a “Reflections of Excellence” award for work with the Wellness Team
Writer / Photographer
Your Village News – LAMBETH, Ontario
Duties:
- Accountable for all editorial content and photographs, submitting articles on a variety of topics, including sports, politics, entertainment, community events, etc.
- Served as the “face” of Your Village News within the community
- Proofread own work as well as articles and columns submitted by outside sources
Achievements:
- With minimal supervision or direction, brainstormed and followed up on story ideas to generate enough content for a 12-16 page paper every week
- Routinely worked 45-hour work weeks to ensure all events were covered
- Publicly recognized by London and District Crime Stoppers for “appreciation of…continued support”
Assistant Manager
Coles Bookstore - LONDON, Ontario
Duties:
- Supervised, motivated and instructed a team of 6-8 staff members
- Assisted in the hiring and training of new staff members
- Proficient in opening, closing and banking duties, and instructed staff in same
Achievements:
- Started in 2001 as seasonal help, was promoted to Assistant Manager in 2004
- Supervised a major move of all stock to temporary location during renovations
- Recognized by District Manager for innovative ways to keep staff informed of events, sales, etc.
Stock Coordinator
The Bombay Company - LONDON, Ontario
Duties:
- Organized and maintained stock room to provide easy access for fellow employees
- Received weekly shipments and ensured product was correctly catalogued and stored
- Trained fellow employees with regards to shipment and storage procedures
Achievements:
- On my own, undertook a major reorganizing of the stock room for easier access
- Voluntarily aided in the set-up of the White Oaks location prior to store opening
Key Holder
Blockbuster Video - LONDON, Ontario
Duties:
- Organized shifts and delegated responsibility to fellow staff members during shifts
- Maintained special orders, contacting suppliers regularly and followed up on orders
- Assisted with monthly inventory, ensuring accuracy of counts
Achievements:
- Initially hired as part-time CSR, promoted to Keyholder after one year of employment
- Acknowledged for “Excellence in Teamwork”
- Was store’s first “Employee of the Month”
Education
Internet Graphic Design Program
Westervelt College - LONDON, Ontario
Subjects included:
- HTML
- Javascript
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Microsoft Access
- Macromedia Front Page, Fireworks, Dreamweaver
- Macromedia Flash and Flash Programming
- Internet Law and Business Law
- E-Commerce
- Graduated with Honours with a 93% average
- Earned Macromedia/Allaire Web Designer Certificate, July 2001
Radio, Television and Journalism Arts Program
Lambton College - SARNIA Ontario
General Arts and Science Diploma
Subjects included:
- News Reporting
- Editing
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Graphic Arts
- Photography
- Television Editing
- Page Layout
Additional Skills and Accomplishments
- Can type 50-55 words a minute
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign
- Served as Freelance Publicity and Promotions Manager for several Ontario sports groups
Served as Freelance Reporter for following London and area publications:
- The Middlesex Banner - Ailsa Craig, Ontaro
- London This Week – London, Ontario
- Shelf Life – London, Ontario
- Canoe Sports – Online Website
- The North London Beacon – London, Ontario
- The New South London Reporter – London, Ontario
- The White Oaks News – London, Ontario
- The Rodney Mercury and West Lorne Sun – Rodney, Ontario
- London Publications – Ambler, PA
Created and have maintained the following websites:
References are available upon request
