- Strong Leadership, Management, Customer Service, Project management and time management skills with an eye for detail and accuracy Proficient in engineering and managing corporate images, messages, positioning, missions, goals, priorities and accomplishmentsAnalytical, resourceful and strong problem solving skillsSuccessful team player with positive personal attributesSelf motivated, creative and innovative and can manage multiple projects, deadlines and prioritiesEffective written, oral, interpersonal communication skillsProven sales abilities with aptitude to cold call potential clientsProficient in dealing with celebrity, artists, high profile individuals, promoters, agents, media.Built relationships with national and local media including experience in proposing story concepts and published written articles.Designed, organized and executed high profile large scale events including a gala Toronto Film Festival event for “THE PERVERTS GUIDE TO THE CINEMA”.Superior negotiation skills with proven television contract record.Passion for music, food, film, fashionFluent in all Office software and internet publishing and marketing applications.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
A GIFT FROM THE STARS COOKBOOK
February 2007- Present
Publicity/Media Relations
Toronto, Ontario
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JIE
May 2001 – February 2007
Communications Manager
- Designed, managed and promoted the JIE corporate image, messages, positioning, mission, goals, priorities and accomplishment
- Designed, managed and executed communication tactics including, but not limited to: TV, radio,
- Built national awareness for Jie brand leading to an increase in sales of 45% as well as an increase in media exposure of over 800%, (Press listing available upon request)
- Designed and managed press kit materials leading to exponential brand exposure.
- Arranged successful Industry Partnerships (Fashion Cares, Cannes Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, Toronto Argonauts,
- Successfully coordinated a product launch on Shopping Channel for JIE Necessity hair care products.
- Designed and managed internal and external brand communications through memos, letters and press releases
- Built and managed large client database, website and authored monthly newsletters.
- Planned and executed the only hair show at
- Nurtured and grew key relationships with outside suppliers including graphic artists, printers, photographers, modelling agencies, web designers.
TransAsia
Nov 2000 – May 2001
Marketing/Sales Promotion Manager
- Planned, presented and negotiated a strategic alliance with an Internet software company (Arkaos)
- Performed at over a dozen
Aug 1999 – Nov 2000
Development Manager (
- Lead a major marketing initiative to establish new tobacco distribution in the nightclub, bar and restaurant industries.
- Exceeded plan by capturing 75% of the top venues (2900 locations nationally).
- Managed a provincial staff of 20 sales representatives
- Introduced and designed a database management system.
- Designed and Implemented daily sales reporting and database contact sheets; evaluated, presented and implemented
EDUCATION
Canadian Policies & Procedures
Canadian Securities Institute
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Canadian Securities
Canadian Securities Institute
- Won Canadian National Hair Awards “Contessa”; 2006
- Semi-finalist in the Global Salon Business Award; 2006
- Active in Provincial and Federal politics.
- Sports, Reading, movies
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