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Writing samples and musings from my experiences in the world of Public Relations

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NICOLE LAOUTARIS

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SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Writing (CP style): editing and revising complex reports into understandable text for multiple audiencesHighly proficient with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and PublisherSkilled with SharePoint; some HTML and WordPressWorking with external suppliers and vendors to design and produce creative electronic and print materialsConfident with social media, including: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare and YouTubeExceptional time-management and organization skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POWERSTREAM INC.,Vaughan,Ontario

Communications Coordinator (May2011 Present)

Leading internal communications campaign for PowerStream s Journey to Excellence (J2E), a company-wide action plan to progress through Excellence Canada s Progressive Excellence ProgramWriting and executing J2E communications plans that support PowerStream s overall corporate strategyRedesigning and managing J2E page on employee intranet site and managing J2E e-mail accountCrafting J2E-themed speaking notes and presentations for PowerStream s CEO and executive teamBranding J2E by designing a new logo, promotional posters, brochures, banners and stickersAssisting with other ad hoc communications tasks such as writing press releases, writing and editing for the employee newsletter, analyzing sponsorship and donation requests and editing employee intranet site

TORONTOINTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF),Toronto,Ontario

Communications/Publicity Intern (Jan. – April2011)

Crafted and distributed press releases, media pitches and one sheets to TIFF s extensive media listSecured coverage with bloggers, local and national outlets, such as Seven Dollar Pants blog, BlogTO, CBC Radio, The Globe and Mail, National Post,TorontoSun and Toronto StarLead PR campaign for a filmmaker retrospective (director Gregg Araki): composed a communications plan and executed tactics to fulfill strategies and goals; arranged and facilitated media interviews with talent; secured coverage with Xtra!, Eye Weekly, Exclaim! and NOW MagazineCollected and distributed daily press clippingsConducted research into other cultural festivals, industry trends and films/filmmakers to position TIFF programming; also explored new media outlets for greater publicity outreach and audience targeting

POWERSTREAM INC.,Vaughan,Ontario

Corporate Communications Intern (Aug. – Jan.2011)

Created press releases and media advisories; secured coverage in local online and print outletsWrote and edited content for employee newsletterHandled mass communications to over 500 employees through e-mail, bulletins, one-on-one messages and intranet; participated in Corporate Communications annual strategic planningCoordinated guest-lists, seating plans, promotional artwork, ticket sales, menu, decorations, gifts, entertainment, lighting and photography for various PowerStream corporate events

EDUCATION

SENECACOLLEGE,Toronto,Ontario

Corporate Communications/Public Relations Graduate Certificate, 2010

WILFRIDLAURIERUNIVERSITY,Waterloo,Ontario

Double Bachelors Degree, Communications and Film Studies, 2008

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY ACE AWARDS,Toronto,Ontario

Committee Member (October2011 Present)

Working on the marketing/media relations/social media portfolio team to publicize and promote submissions for the Awards and the gala event

VAUGHANCHAMBER OF COMMERCE,Vaughan,Ontario

Writer/Editor (July2011 – Present)

Wrote and edited content for the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business E-Zine, first and second editions

TORONTOINTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF),Toronto,Ontario

Festival Volunteer (August September2011)

Supported the Theatre Operations department with pre-Festival print material assembly, and assisted with post-Festival strikeParticipated as a Theatres volunteer at TIFF Bell Lightbox, AMC Theatre and Scotiabank Theatre during Festival

T.O. FOOD REVIEWS,Toronto,Ontario

Writer (Dec.2010 May2011)

Researched new and existing restaurants around Toronto; photographed and wrote about the location, food and experience on the main website and along social media platforms (Twitter, Yelp, Foursquare)

LUMINATO FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CREATIVITY,Toronto,Ontario

Festival Volunteer (June2010)

Assisted attending media with filming; monitored media riser

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Recipient of the SenecaCollegeEntrance Tuition Assistance BursaryAwarded the George and Agnes Roy Bursary for achieving the highest GPA in my program at WLUThree-time consecutive recipient of the Wilfrid Laurier University Undergraduate Academic BursaryAchieved award of excellence, as a Top Leader in team management, from Northland Events Worldwide, a direct marketing firm inBarrie,Ontariowhere I was employed before returning to my post-secondary education

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