Communications Assistant

• Jun 2021 - Present

Photographer

• May 2021 - Present

Marketing Communications Specialist

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2021

Led the communications department as the company grew from approximately 50 employees to over 100. Created and implemented strategic systems to efficiently manage competing priorities and all marketing activities, including websites, events, social media, and PR. Acted as a hiring manager and onboarded new team members as the communications department grew from one employee to seven employees. Wrote marketing content, provided photography and graphic design services, and acted as webmaster for 1qbit.com. Worked closely with a variety of stakeholders, including executives, researchers, developers, and corporate partners. Advised leaders on marketing strategy and product development. Managed interdisciplinary project teams and the communications budget. Show less

Events and Communications Coordinator

• May 2014 - Sep 2017

Designed and distributed both digital and print communications materials, including posters, handouts, eNews and more. Coordinated large fundraising gala events as well as represented The Nature Trust at community events. Managed website content. Oversaw the organization's social media presence, including content creation and analytics on multiple platforms including Facebook and Twitter. Aided in the rebranding process, including coordinating the creation of a new website. Designed and distributed both digital and print communications materials, including posters, handouts, eNews and more. Coordinated large fundraising gala events as well as represented The Nature Trust at community events. Managed website content. Oversaw the organization's social media presence, including content creation and analytics on multiple platforms including Facebook and Twitter. Aided in the rebranding process, including coordinating the creation of a new website.

Community Outreach Representative

• May 2013 - Apr 2014

Promoted the Power Smart Program and Power Smart behaviours to British Columbians of all ages. Organized BC Hydro's presence and staffed booths at community events such as festivals, home shows, and other community celebrations. Led the organization of numerous presentations for children ages 3-5 in preschools and daycares. Gave presentations on energy conservation to adults, as well as planning and facilitating activities for school-aged children, such as at summer camps. Acted as a representative for BC Hydro, to answer customers' questions and address concerns, while informing them of the resources available to save energy and money. Show less

Brand Ambassador

• Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

Promoted COBS products and values at community events such as EAT! Vancouver, and at store locations, through displays and sampling. Planned and facilitated the COBS Holiday Dinner (2012), an event for all Brand Ambassadors. Promoted COBS products and values at community events such as EAT! Vancouver, and at store locations, through displays and sampling. Planned and facilitated the COBS Holiday Dinner (2012), an event for all Brand Ambassadors.

Healthy Minds Project Assistant

• May 2010 - Apr 2012

Promoted mental health on the UBC campus through events, social media and promotional material. Planned wellness events, such as Science Wellness Fair, Engineer Your Health, and Stress-Less for Exam Success. Represented Healthy Minds on various committees including the Suicide Awareness Committee and the Thrive Committee. Also co-chaired event collaborations with the Wellness Centre and led workshops. Recruited and organized a group of up to 12 volunteers. Created promotional material including posters, videos (Healthy Minds Tip of the Week, Campus Tour Videos), brochures, and display boards. Show less

Volunteer and Webmaster

• Nov 2009 - Apr 2011

Created and presented informative presentations on nutrition and healthy living for elementary school students. Designed and maintained the Nutrikids website. Created and presented informative presentations on nutrition and healthy living for elementary school students. Designed and maintained the Nutrikids website.

Undergraduate Group Leader

• Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

Welcomed new students, familiarized them with the campus, led activities, and facilitated their transition to UBC. Welcomed new students, familiarized them with the campus, led activities, and facilitated their transition to UBC.

Library Assistant

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

Completed a project, transferring and correcting the entire non-fiction collection’s bibliographic records to a new computer system. Completed a project, transferring and correcting the entire non-fiction collection’s bibliographic records to a new computer system.

Blogger

• Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

Blogged about the UBC first-year experience to promote the university to prospective students. Blogged about the UBC first-year experience to promote the university to prospective students.

Sales Associate

• Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

Ensured customer satisfaction when selling jewellery and when taking it in for repair. Handled large sums of money. Ensured customer satisfaction when selling jewellery and when taking it in for repair. Handled large sums of money.

Secondary School Leadership Program Participant

• 2006 - 2007

Was chosen to participate in the Secondary School Leadership Program with the Community Relations Staff. Gave presentations promoting the port to community groups and worked at special events. Was chosen to participate in the Secondary School Leadership Program with the Community Relations Staff. Gave presentations promoting the port to community groups and worked at special events.