Communications Coordinator

• Jan 2023 - Present

Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2023

I am currently volunteering with the Cobblestone Freeway Foundation, as their Marketing & Fundraising coordinator, as well as being a board member. This is a volunteer position, as the Cobblestone Freeway Foundation ina non-profit organization. I have been involved with the Foundation since its inception and am one of the leading members of the board, as well as the main marketing director. I am currently working with them to provide aid to Ukrainians in need during Ukraine’s current war with Russia. Highlights: - Strategic planning for the Foundation, including fundraising, marketing, goals, donor communications and initiatives. - Created a website for the foundation, from scratch, using Squarespace, and updating it regularly. Initiated and developed email marketing, building up a client list and starting an email donor recognition program. - Maintaining communication with donors and recipients, to ensure a seamless flow of information and resources. - Planning events, both in person and online, for fundraising and information purposes. - Created brand standards for the Foundation, as well as the mission and goals. - Developed a fundraising program to encourage independent fundraising initiatives. - Began a successful intuitive to encourage Monthly donors to the Foundation. - Hit fundraising targets through a number of successful campaigns. My work with the Foundation is ongoing, and I am a dedicated to helping the Foundation as it grows and develops, and in helping Ukraine and Ukrainians in every way possible. Show less

Marketing Director

• Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

I worked for Cobblestone Freeway Tours as their Marketing Director for 2 years. They are an Edmonton based travel company that specializes in culturally rich tours to Ukraine and Eastern Europe. My role here covered a wide variety of responsibilities, which required a multitude of skills, initiative, and meticulous time management. My role developed as time went on, and I took initiative on many projects, which brought the company’s marketing and standards up to a much higher level. My work with Cobblestone has ended as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Highlights: In the past 2 years, I've worked with them to expand their outgoing marketing - I created a marketing plan for the company from scratch, and developed it as the company has grown. I have expanded and developed an existing website, and created and published their first, and now second, travel catalogue. My role included: - Marketing plan: creating a marketing plan for the company to suit the company’s needs, and to streamline their outgoing marketing. - Website development - on Wordpress - Client communications - head of email marketing, wrote regular newsletters using Mailchimp to a mailing list of 7,000 subscribers. - Graphic Design - creating graphics for social media, leaflets, posters, graphics for blogs & newsletters - Tour Catalogue - created and published two Tour Catalogues using Adobe InDesign - Event planning and marketing - helped to plan and market online & in-person events from scratch. Included pre-event marketing, data collection, and follow up communication. - Website creation - creating websites from scratch for specific company projects, using Squarespace as a platform. I single-handedly created content, sourced pictures, and worked closely with clients to ensure what was needed was fulfilled. Blog writing - Social media management & content creation - In person communication and presentation Show less

Social Media Marketing Specialist

• Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

I was headhunted to be the official social-media coordinator of “Ukraine Now”, the page of the Official Tourism Board of Ukraine. I was responsible for creating a social media plan, writing, creation and translation of posts and, in general, managing their Facebook and Instagram pages. I was headhunted to be the official social-media coordinator of “Ukraine Now”, the page of the Official Tourism Board of Ukraine. I was responsible for creating a social media plan, writing, creation and translation of posts and, in general, managing their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Remote Copywriter and Editor

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Freelance copywriting, assisting in translations from Ukrainian to English, and also correcting and editing translations that had been carried out but still required assistance to ensure the language was to a high standard for the company’s clients. This job required me to be able to complete tasks in a timely manner, at any point that copywriting requests came in. Freelance copywriting, assisting in translations from Ukrainian to English, and also correcting and editing translations that had been carried out but still required assistance to ensure the language was to a high standard for the company’s clients. This job required me to be able to complete tasks in a timely manner, at any point that copywriting requests came in.

Tour Planner and Coordinator

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

I worked as a Tour Planner and Coordinator for Next Stop Ukraine in Lviv for a year, which involved creativity in planning tours and copywriting tour proposals. It also involved organisation in executing the tours of various group sizes, travelling across Ukraine. I developed experience working face to face with people, in multiple languages, and working well under pressure. I worked as a Tour Planner and Coordinator for Next Stop Ukraine in Lviv for a year, which involved creativity in planning tours and copywriting tour proposals. It also involved organisation in executing the tours of various group sizes, travelling across Ukraine. I developed experience working face to face with people, in multiple languages, and working well under pressure.

Corporate Account Admin and Sales Executive

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

My current role at Nuffield Health encompasses several different aspects and duties, which have each developed varying skill sets and knowledge. These include:Sales Executive- Initiating, processing and activating customer memberships, while working towards and achieving a set sales target in a competitive leisure market.- Organising events to promote the charity and its benefits whilst maximising prospective client generation.Corporate Account Admin- Managing corporate accounts and corporate event organisation, including maintaining relationships with important Corporate clients, to ensure high levels of customer service to best represent the Nuffield brand. - Organisation of corporate events – in and out of club, with the aim of promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, through providing seminars, mini health checks, and advice, alongside brand promotion and lead generation.- Development of corporate relationships from searching for new potential corporate contacts in the area, Initiating contact, building a relationship, organising events , carrying out said events, to setting up corporate contracts with new contacts. - Single handedly organised the annual Nuffield Health Corporate Challenge, which aimed to bring in teams from local businesses to compete against each other, to promote team work, boost morale and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Also organised a successful awards evening for the presentation of prizes and results. Show less

Social Media Marketing Manager

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

Alongside my current role as Corporate Account Admin, I also manage the Social Media Marketing locally for the club. Some of the aspects of this include: - Responsible for events’ organisation and promotion in the club, including poster and web image design to promote offers and services in all departments of the club, including Personal Training, Café Bar, classes and Physiotherapy. - Managed the wellbeing centre’s Facebook and Twitter pages, which have a combined following of 2000 followers, to distribute health and wellbeing tips, #MondayMotivation, club news, events and offers.- Worked alongside other notable social media pages, such as I Love MCR and The Printworks, which have a combined following of 250,000 followers, to aid in event promotion and reciprocal brand promotion. Show less

Reception/Cafe Manager + Duty Manager

• Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

Duty Manager- Full responsibility and accountability for safe and efficient running of the club: safety and security of the building, members, team, equipment and cash - Deal with any problems arising; including processing of admin /membership enquiries, and dealing with complaints- Ensure all H&S Compliance is adhered to; check plant rooms and equipment, report defects. FOH Manager- Managed a team of 6 people, supervised all their actions and procedures on Reception.- Managed absenteeism, lateness and other HR processes, including performance management of team, 1:1’s, PDR’s and addressing under-performance.- Co-ordinated all training for the receptionists to ensure all standards, rules and regulations are followed and maintained, and ensure good communication between the team.Café Bar Manager- Responsible for the organisation and operation of the food and beverage area of the club- Trained and developed the FOH team to be capable of serving the Nuffield Fresh, Healthy & Nutritional Offer- Planning of offers and specials up to 6 month in advance, always aiming to increase standard and profitability.- To achieve and maintain budget levels, costs and gross percentages as agreed. Show less

Front Of House Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Receptionist- Create a high level first impression for all members and prospective members- Work closely and assist in all departments to ensure the day to day smooth running of the club- Ensure all admin procedures are followed through correctly to ensure a smooth member journeyAA/Admin- Also given the responsibility of managing all Active Adjustments of the club – had to manage my time more effectively, deal with difficult conversations with members, and provide regular updates to the relevant managers. Show less

Front Of House Assistant

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2014

Front of House Assistant at Virgin Active (Deansgate, then Didsbury and Printworks clubs) Front of House Assistant at Virgin Active (Deansgate, then Didsbury and Printworks clubs)