Experience

Farmers'​ Markets of Nova Scotia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• Administrative & Programs Lead

  • Mar 2022 - Present


McGill Institute for the Study of Canada

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Events Administrator

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  − Supported the successful running of the annual conference, as well as lectures and events throughout the year − Prepared public relations communications, as well as promotional material. − Managed all press inquiries, responded to public and internal university inquiries. − Ensured that social media presence was active and engaging. − Acted as the institute’s photographer for conferences, events, and ceremonies. − Supported the successful running of the annual conference, as well as lectures and events throughout the year − Prepared public relations communications, as well as promotional material. − Managed all press inquiries, responded to public and internal university inquiries. − Ensured that social media presence was active and engaging. − Acted as the institute’s photographer for conferences, events, and ceremonies.



Ajah

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

• International Development Research Analyst

  • Dec 2016 - Feb 2017

  − Reviewed fieldwork documents, project materials, and reports for major international development projects − Analyzed those documents, identified key information, and transformed them into manageable data − Completed research, data extraction, and data entry activities in a timely manner − Logged information in a comprehensive database for the MasterCard Foundation, one of the world’s largest international development foundations. − Reviewed fieldwork documents, project materials, and reports for major international development projects − Analyzed those documents, identified key information, and transformed them into manageable data − Completed research, data extraction, and data entry activities in a timely manner − Logged information in a comprehensive database for the MasterCard Foundation, one of the world’s largest international development foundations.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  − Provided first point of contact for all press related and public inquiries − Provided administrative assistance, managed travel grants, itineraries, expenses− Identified public relations issues as they emerged − Assisted with the planning of press and VIP events, training and diplomatic outreach − Contributed to social media output and content on website (Wordpress)− Acted as the embassy in-house photographer for official events and ceremonies− Cultivated and enhanced collaborative working relationships within the press and publicity community Show less

• • Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

  − Prepared daily news alerts for U.S. government officials, staff within the embassy and the State Department− Maintained statistics about interests and concerns of the UK public− Supported the press office by creating social media reaction reports, as well as content for social media platforms − Assisted with VIP visits and major public affairs events (First Lady Michelle Obama visit, John Kerry visit, workshops, concerts, galas)



The Association of Commonwealth Universities

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Assistant

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is the world's first and oldest international university network. A UK-registered charity, the ACU has over 500 member institutions in developed and developing countries across the Commonwealth. − Edited and updated digital content to increase traffic to website − Tracked, measured and reported on the effectiveness of a Sustainable Development Goals campaign website − Managed comments and inquires on the campaign website and social media − Compiled a regular campaign e-newsletter, curating suitable content from internal and external channels Show less



Conciliation Resources

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Assistant Intern

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Conciliation Resources is an independent international NGO working with people in conflict to prevent violence and build peace. − Managed social media content, writing and distributing e-bulletins, uploading content to website (Drupal) and intranet − Commissioned and oversaw translations of web content and publications − Filmed and edited partner interviews − Content management in three languages (English, French, Spanish) Conciliation Resources is an independent international NGO working with people in conflict to prevent violence and build peace. − Managed social media content, writing and distributing e-bulletins, uploading content to website (Drupal) and intranet − Commissioned and oversaw translations of web content and publications − Filmed and edited partner interviews − Content management in three languages (English, French, Spanish)



The Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA)

• Research, Admin and Communications Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  CoRMSA is a Non-Profit Organisation promoting and protecting the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. − Independently researched and wrote a comprehensive annual advocacy report − Managed the organization’s website (Wordpress) − Increased online presence through social media engagement − Planned and organized member meetings and events for refugees and migrants CoRMSA is a Non-Profit Organisation promoting and protecting the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. − Independently researched and wrote a comprehensive annual advocacy report − Managed the organization’s website (Wordpress) − Increased online presence through social media engagement − Planned and organized member meetings and events for refugees and migrants



The Thinking Traveller Ltd.

• International Client Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  − Provided customer service to international clients via phone and email − Translated and edited content for the German and French company website − Created a strong European client base − Contributed to reaching the highest annual company sales target eve − Provided customer service to international clients via phone and email − Translated and edited content for the German and French company website − Created a strong European client base − Contributed to reaching the highest annual company sales target eve