Jean-Denys Lafrance

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*** *. **** ****., ***** Darby, Pennsylvania 19082 Experienced Administrative Assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in non-fiction writing, Technical Support, Microsoft Word, Communications, and Editing. Strong media and communication professional; Apple Certified Powerbook Technician from Ridley College. Experience

Communications and Administrative Assistant Mar 2003 - Present Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Wrote articles about events and programs for Diocesan churches. Took digital photography and shot video in support of articles.

Assembled and edited submissions from parishes in the Diocese into the weekly newsletter, News from the Diocese.

Assisted in filming of diocesan events, including ordinations and appearances. Set up and broke down film equipment. Edited shot footage in iMovie.

Exported information from database and combined with results from Diocesan Convention for the Convention Journal, a 180+ page publication that was completed annually. Added and removed events from the online calendar, including parish events and Bishop visitations. Added news items and made changes to content on the Diocesan website. Created new pages with content. Maintained a social media presence for the Diocese by updating and maintaining Facebook page, Twitter feed, and Instagram page.

Provided the Intercessions Prayer Calendar to Diocesan congregations bi-annually, drawing data from clergy and lay leaders database, editing it into a published document. Continually maintained the Diocese's clergy and lay leaders database of over 2,000 members to ensure the accuracy of the Diocesan mailings/emailings to all members. Provided labels for hard copy mailings and email lists for electronic mailings. Facilitated emailings and mailings for clergy, parishes and office staff members.

Performed administrative duties for the Bishop's Office, including assisting in the organization of the annual Diocesan Convention with an attendance of well over 350 people. Editorial Assistant Jul 2002 - Present

New Medicine, Gladwyne, PA (US)

Edited and assembled memoirs for Dr. Sheila Katz.

Edited screenplay for Dr. Katz.

Performed various administrative office duties.

Assistant Computer Technician Jan 1998 - Mar 2001

Ridley College, St. Catharines

Administrated the school's Help Desk department.

Assisted in repair of Netware, Ethernet, and TCP-IP computer networks. Troubleshot software and hardware-oriented computer problems. Administered the school's email network.

Skills & Specialization

Office, Ethernet, Content, Video, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Publication, Website Management, Netware, Help Desk, TCP-IP, Mac OS, Hardware, Database, Digital Photography, Database Management, Network, Proofreading, Administrative, Newsletter, Windows, Page, Website, Newsletters, Editing, Articles, Film, Networking, Email, Videographer, Computer Networks, Drawing Education

University of Western Ontario Sep 1992 - May 1995

BACHELORS, English

London

Ridley College Sep 1990 - May 1992

HIGH SCHOOL

St. Catharines

Websites

http://rheaven.blogspot.com/