Tea Todua

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Profile

Highly organized professional with more than 10 years’ experience in the field of Public Relations

4 years of working experience as an Assistant in supplying administrative support to senior executives

Maintaining active relations with media and developing valuable media contacts

Preserving confidentiality of sensitive information

Promptly defining requirements of social groups with regard to certain information and in order to meet their requirements organized relevant activities

Strong skills in using social media for PR purposes

Experienced with reception and data entry

Computer skills in MS Office applications, web research, email systems and Social Media

Communication skills in English, Russian, and Georgian; combined with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Able to handle multiple tasks in an effective manner and work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail, excellent planning, and time management skills

Work History

Mailroom Clerk March – September 2017

World Education Service, Toronto, ON

Process high volume incoming mails - open, sort, stamp, print cover sheets and enter data into the system

Receptionist (Volunteer)

North York YMCA Centre, Toronto, ON Dec 2016 – Feb 2017

Welcome visitors by greeting them and direct them appropriately to Employment, Newcomer, and Language Assessment services

Notify appropriate staff member of their arrival

Greet and manage Language Assessment clients; Occasionally arrange to test walk-ins from time-to-time

Deal with all enquiries in a professional and courteous manner; perform reminder calls to clients for workshops and one-on-one appointments

Carry out data entry into the MPJD database, ensuring all information is accurate

Handle a variety of clerical duties including copying, scanning and faxing documents

Assessment Monitor (Volunteer)

Language Assessment Team, North York YMCA Centre, Toronto, ON Sep – Dec 2016

Supervise the LARC Assessment reading and writing room making sure clients are following assessment protocols

Contact clients to remind them about Language Assessment appointments

Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia (Police) 2012-2016

Communicated with media representatives throughout the day, responded promptly and avoided negative spin

Conducted media monitoring in round-the-clock regime; monitored what is published or uploaded in blogs, forums, Facebook, and video sharing sites such as YouTube

Responded to citizen’s complaints and requests for information and services

Prepared daily digests of press material

Arranged press-conferences

Drafted and disseminated press releases

Prepared text materials, organized photo and video footages intended for the official web-sites of the Ministry as well for social and mass media

Contribute to the development of interaction between the Ministry and various social groups

Press Service Assistant

“Georgian Dream” Press Service (A political party) 2011-2012

Monitored information and news spread through media or social network related to the party

Conducted news monitoring (monitoring news sources including TV, newspapers, magazines, Journals, News agencies and social media, identifying, saving and analyzing)

Promoted communication with various segments and interested groups and provided informational support on different activities held by the party

Managed all internal and external communications

Press Service Assistant

Georgian Businessman and Presidential candidate 2003-2010

Assistant to the Director General

“Samgori-94 Ltd” (Cigarette and Ice-cream Company), Tbilisi, Georgia 1998-2002

Greeted numerous visitors, including vendors and interview candidates; directed them to the correct employee or office

Answered telephone and electronic enquiries and forwarded calls and messages to appropriate person

Scheduled and prepared various meetings; and assisted with event planning

Coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings and staff events

Handled the coordination of domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation

Ordered and distributed office supplies; Helped distribute employee notices and mail

Education & Professional Development

Master’s degree in International Relations, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA), Tbilisi, Georgia

Diplomas: I. Chavchavadze State Institute of Western Languages and Culture

D. Arakishvili #1 Musical College of Tbilisi

Certificates:

Language for Workplace Connections Program, ACCESS Employment, Toronto, On Jun – Jul 2016

Enhanced Language Training Program, TDSB (Toronto District Board School), Toronto, ON Sep – Nov 2016

(Focused on Administration and Customer Service)

Participated in “Development of Strategic management and communication” Nov – 2015

organized by Lithuanian experts in Tbilisi within the project “Eastern Partnership Police Cooperation Program”.

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