Kelsey L. Walker

519-***-**** acdue9@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/kelseylwalker

PROFILE

Organized, deadline-oriented professional with Public Relations training and experience in Non-profit

organizations. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work in a fast paced

environment, as part of a team or individually.

EDUCATION

Public Relations - Conestoga College 2010-2012

Graduated with Distinction and Honours

Courses focusing on: Creative Writing, Media Relations, Crisis Communication, Principles of Design,

Strategic Planning, and Event Planning.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Communications & Project Assistant - The Alliance of Ontario Food Processors

September 2012 to April 2013 (full-time), April 2013 to Present (part-time)

Reported to the Communications Manager and Executive Director. Additional responsibilities included:

Maintaining member relations and responding to member and media inquiries.

Promoting the food processing industry at career and college fairs, industry events, and trade shows.

Speaking at public schools to create awareness and acceptance of careers in food processing.

Coordinating a digital newsletter which is distributed to over 400 industry members.

Assisting in the planning and execution of the Institute of Food Processing Technology Grand

Opening. Attendance included members of the Federal, Provincial and Municipal government as well

as local media.

Communication Coordinator - Provision Coalition

April 2013 to October 2013 (Contract)

Coordinated and developed all communications materials for the purpose of increasing organizational

awareness, acceptance and member growth. Additional responsibilities included:

Writing and editing reports, policy papers, news releases, articles, proposals, and presentation.

Assisting in the set-up and launch of provisioncoalition.com.

Developing and uploading website content with a focus on enhancing Search Engine Optimization.

Creating and distributing member updates and invitations using MailChimp e-mail marketing service.

Managing social media platform.

Tracking and analyzing website analytics.

Creating an event brand used across all documents during our website launch event.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Services Director & Executive Administrator – International Association of Business

Communicators (IABC) Waterloo

July 2012 to Present

Assist with monthly board meeting operations and logistics. Additional responsibilities include:

Coordinating volunteers for projects and events based on the needs of the board and the interests of

the volunteers.

Planning monthly board meetings, coordinating meeting locations, and meals.

Corresponding with board members to ensure attendance and participation.

Recording and distributing meeting minutes and creating meeting agendas.

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