Experience

Business Instincts Group (BIG)

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Developed and executed comprehensive communications plans for Draganfly Inc., CurrencyWorks Inc. and VUELE• Consistently delivered compelling news releases, leadership statements, speeches, letters, briefs, editorials and blogs for Business Instincts Group and the company’s clients• Responsible for creatively pitching media outlets and promptly responding to any inquiries to ensure earned coverage was accurate• Worked with social media team to create dynamic and engaging posts for Draganfly Inc. and CurrencyWorks Inc. across various channels• Helped create and develop a corporate podcast for Draganfly Inc.• Created interactive media assets for Draganfly Inc. using PageTiger and Canva• Proficient with media monitoring software including Meltwater and Critical Mention



Rogers Sports & Media

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcast/Multimedia Journalist - 680 NEWS Toronto

  • May 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Responsible for contributing to on-air content as a news anchor, traffic reporter and business editor• Writer and digital producer for 680 NEWS and CityNews Toronto• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Final Cut Pro, Burli and Audacity• Responsible for uploading digital content using Brightcove and Social Studio• In charge of the 680 NEWS Market Mover: 680news.com/topic/market-mover/• Able to coordinate, conduct and condense multiple interviews efficiently• Comfortable writing a variety of news stories and build multiple casts• Determined to find new angles, assess trends and discover new connections• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented workplace



AM980 London: Breaking News for London Ontario

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcast/Multimedia Journalist - AM980 London

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  • Responsible for contributing to on-air, print and web journalism• Worked as a News Anchor, Traffic Reporter and Board Operator• Comfortable conducting research and backing up all facts with proper citation• Worked for Rogers TV in London (federal election coverage). Interviewed Irene Mathyssen (NDP for London-Fanshawe) regarding her election victory• Produced multiple talk shows throughout the week• Extensive knowledge of audio production• Comfortable using various social media platforms to engage with the audience• Shifts range; responsible to cover 1-5 assignments that must be completed by specific times in order to be put on the air and posted to the website



Fanshawe College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Anchor, Reporter and Editor

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  As a newscaster, it is my responsibility to have a five minute newscast ready for every top of the hour. Our casts cover at least six news stories, one minute worth of sports news and finish with 30 seconds of weather. Depending on shift times, newscasting can begin as early as 6am. The responsibility of a newscaster is to present the news effectively, there should not be any mistakes in pronunciation or facts being shared. It is also crucial that all the news is relative to the day of the newscast. In the first semester, the majority of my newsroom duties were focused around newscasting for CFRL.As a reporter, it is my responsibility to come in for an 8-8:30am meeting to discuss the news for today with second year students. Once everyone has told the group their stories that they will be covering, it is important to get out as fast as you can to bring the news back for the earliest newscast possible. Being a reporter tests resourcefulness when sources are unavailable. The stories I have covered for London, Ontario include:-The Costco Crash hearing that set the trial for June 2015-The Applicant increase statistics at Brescia, one of Western University's affiliate University Colleges-The Cultural Festival that took place at Brescia-The Barn Fire at Storybook GardensAs a Desk Editor, it is my responsibility to work with the other students at the news desk (a circular workspace in the centre of the news studio) to keep up-to-date on any breaking news stories, take calls from citizens who have leads on stories and help the second year students on 106.9 XFM. The second year students may ask for a weather segment or sports segment to be done by a first year desk editor and in special cases, a first year can create a full newscast for 106.9 XFM. In special cases, a first year may be able to move from Desk Editor to Reporter and cover any breaking news that the other reporters are unable to get to because of the stories they are already working on.

• Multimedia Journalist

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  - Responsible for 2-3 stories bi-weekly.- Responsible for pitching newsworthy material to Stephanie Lai, Editor for The Interrobang.- Completed assigned stories a week early and began on stories for the following issues.- Volunteered as a photojournalist on May 13th, 2015 for a BBQ and Zoo Showcase event at Fanshawe: http://fsu.ca/photos.php?album=222-Connected Fanshawe resources with the publication: Campus Security and Counseling/Accessibility Services.-Provided colleagues with connections to sources around London.-Co-ordinated with colleagues and videographers to produce videos for The Interrobang website.



The Mississauga Furniture Bank

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  My role was to increase awareness for the organization and do fundraising activities to obtain additional resources for operations.I managed a company email and created contact lists of various types of organizations in the area such as:-Religious Institutions-Businesses-Schools-Charities-ClubsI provided my directors with a written report each week of my progress with events and reports recapping events. My role was to increase awareness for the organization and do fundraising activities to obtain additional resources for operations.I managed a company email and created contact lists of various types of organizations in the area such as:-Religious Institutions-Businesses-Schools-Charities-ClubsI provided my directors with a written report each week of my progress with events and reports recapping events.



Canada's Wonderland

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Lifeguard

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  I was a member of the Splashworks department in the "Stingray" Division.This division specialized in work with young children and parents.This position required patience, compassion for young children and the ability to spot a child in distress through a crowd of children in a pool.I saved two children throughout my two years.-A young boy who lost his floatation device on the Whirlwinds water slide -A young girl who was being pulled under the current of the Lazy River.