Experience

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  Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)

  • Canada
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, CIFFA

    • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Managing Editor, Membership Directory

    • Mar 2017 - Present

  • National Board Member, CIFFA Secretariat

    • Mar 2017 - Present

  • Director, Policy and Communications

    • Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Public Affairs Manager, Secretariat

    • Mar 2017 - Apr 2022

    Julia Kuzeljevich is Public Affairs Manager for the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Secretariat. Responsible for the advancement of CIFFA’s advocacy agenda on behalf of members specifically and freight forwarders in general to ensure the free movement of goods into and out of Canada. Responsible for positive and proactive advancement of public policy development and addressing regulatory issues that affect freight forwarders’ ability to conduct day-to-day business. Facilitates activities intended to build the reputation and profile of freight forwarders and their critical role enabling Canada’s economic prosperity and international competitiveness.

  • Conference Content Manager

    • Mar 2017 - Apr 2022

    GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS IN A DIGITALFUTURE: INNOVATION AND INSPIRATIONToronto, October 16 & 17, 2018Metro Toronto Convention Centre(North Building)

  • Public Affairs Manager

    • Mar 2017 - Apr 2022

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  The Forwarder Magazine, CIFFA

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Managing Editor

    • Mar 2017 - Present
    • Toronto, Canada Area

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  Informa Markets

  • Brampton Ontario

  • Discussion Leader for Labor: Fulfilling the Next Generation, Panel at DLS

    • Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
    • Brampton Ontario

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  Informa

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Session Chair, AIR CARGO ISSUES & TRENDS, Cargo Logistics Canada 2018

    • Feb 2018 - Feb 2018
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    A panel of industry experts will review specific issues, trends facing the air cargo supply chain, such as: The regulatory and security environments; Developing the next-generation workforce; and other key factors shaping this dynamic sector’s business environment, including some commonalities with the other principal freight modes.Session Chair:Julia Kuzeljevich , Public Affairs Manager, CIFFASpeakers:Pascal Belanger, Vice-President & Chief Commercial Officer, Winnipeg Airports AuthorityRuth Snowden, Executive Director, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)Warren Jones, Chief of Staff, TIACA

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  Newcom Business Media Inc.

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Editor, Canadian Shipper

    • Jan 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Toronto, Ontario

    KEY EDITORIAL ROLES AND TASKS:• Research, interview spokespersons, write editorials, features, and news material for online, newsletter, print and video content.• Fact-check content, both my own and that of freelancers and news releases, to verify that information is factual and accurate.• Analyze data for research projects, present the data in written and chart form. • Work with art directors on page layouts, presentation of materials, colour schemes, cover and inside art/illustration/photography for the publication.• Maintain social media channels and generate marketing material to promote the magazine.• Moderator: introduce panelists, lead panel discussions, engage audiences, design questions, manage presentation timelines. Technical Writing: Skilled in crafting documentation to describe products, processes and procedures.Video script writer and presenter: Write scripts for raw video material, record video introductions/voiceovers.Webinars: Canadian Shipper magazine produces research documenting trends in the industry such as salary expectations and growth. I have on several occasions been part of a webinar presentation describing the impact of the research data.Assignment Editor: Manage and assign work to a group of freelancers to meet editorial calendar requirements. Liaise with freelancers on progress of freelance work. Proofread and edit freelancer submissions.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• In late 2014, assisted in rebranding Canadian Transportation & Logistics to Canadian Shipper: crafting new magazine layout, editorial themes and page designs/fonts, logo, and marketing material including PR video about relaunch. • Three-time recipient of Media Travel Program grant from the OECD’s International Transport Forum. • Nominated for 2015 Canadian Business Press award in two categories. June 2010, received Gold Award, Best Resource/Infrastructure Article, Kenneth R. Wilson Business Press Awards.

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  Glacier Media Inc.

  • Canada
  • Information Services
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Associate Editor, Transportation Media Group

    • Sep 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Managing Editor, Features Editor, Transportation Media Group

    • Dec 1999 - Dec 2014

    • Write features, write, edit and manage website content, plan editorial calendar, prepare e-newsletter blasts, manage freelancer assignments, manage art director through production process, shoot and present videos for web TV/podcasts.• Write and proofread for three trade publications, Canadian Transportation & Logistics, Motor Truck, and Truck News, liaising with production and creative services on production, layout and design.• Provide editing and translation services on a freelance basis for corporations, novelists, poets and academics.• Copy edit and fact-check all editorial content. • Source and take photos. • Provide translation and proofreading services.• Research, verify and enter information for annual directories and databases.• Travel to various industry conferences and seminars across North America and Europe.

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  Fundata Canada

  • Translator, freelance

    • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

    Translate documents related to the financial industryReview translations for accuracyProvide French content for English fund descriptions; verify accuracy of French content

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  Webhoster.ca

  • Toronto

  • Web Content Editor, Website Editor

    • Nov 2006 - May 2012
    • Toronto

    Web editing, usability, localization.Content proofreading and revision.Translation and revision.Marketing materials.Web design.

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  Air Canada

  • Pearson International Airport, Greater Toronto Area

  • Sales and Service, Interpretation, Dispatch

    • Apr 1995 - Nov 1999
    • Pearson International Airport, Greater Toronto Area

    General customer sales and service.Check-in functions, seat provision, bag check, reservations, itineraries.Rebooking flights and arranging alternate travel for passengers forced to disembark because of weather issues, flight cancellations, misconnections or any "irregular operations".Gate dispatch: ensuring flight is prepped, passengers checked in and boarded for on-time departures, crews on board, meals on board, passenger manifest prepared.Language interpretation for travellers not native English speakers.Assistance for travellers through Customs and Immigration.Accompanying underage travellers through Customs and Immigration.Announcements in English, French and German to provide information to passengers in airport.Assistance to disabled passengers.Crowd control at lineups.Meeting inbound flights to greet passengers.Liaising with Canada Customs to provide information on numbers of inbound passengers. Providing assistance to passengers in navigating the airport upon arrival, or who required wheelchairs or walking devices.