Manager Account Executive
Resume:
JOHANNA VELLENGA ** San Antonio Drive
Hamilton, ON, L9C 5N2
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EDUCATION
Public Relations Graduate Certificate
Mohawk College Expected completion: April 2014
Formulating PR strategies and executing tactics in Corporate and Non-For-Profit
Communications.
Exploring Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Advertising, Event Planning, PR Principles.
Acquiring expertise in PR analysis, writing and social media.
Dean’s Honours List, September 2013 – present.
Bachelor of Arts – History and English Major, Psychology Minor
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, ON Completion: April 2013
Presidential Scholarship, September 2009-April 2013
Dean’s Honours List, January 2010-April 2013
Regent’s Park College, Oxford University
Studied January 2013 – April 2013 at Regent’s Park College, Oxford, England.
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2014 – present
Communications Intern
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, Oakville ON
Provide support to the Manager of Communications with regards to Media Relations and
completing writing projects.
Deliver assistance with fundraising tools, developing client stories, social media and maintaining
quote database.
Contribute to the writing, editing, design and print aspects of promotional materials.
Account Executive
January 2014 – present
The Agency, Mohawk College, Hamilton ON
Working within a student-led team for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie.
Responsible for developing and organizing a crisis communication plan, an integrated
communication plan, a campaign presentation and a special event.
Student Worker
September 2009 – August 2013
Redeemer University College, Ancaster ON
Worked as a Note taker, in the custodial department and as a Recreation Centre Supervisor during
my four years at Redeemer University College.
Capability of acquiring new skills quickly and working well with other members of the team.
May 2012 – October 2012
Cataloguing Assistant
Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol, Goderich ON
Assisted the Museum Registrar in updating records and cataloguing many artifacts.
Accountable for taking part in many of the daily tasks of running a museum, such as front desk
work, answering visitor questions and program assistance.
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May – September 2010, 2011, 2012
Farm labourer
Miedema Farms, Clinton ON
Ability to complete farm-related tasks independently but also to work and communicate well with
others in order to efficiently perform together.
April 2011 – June 2011
Census Enumerator
Census Canada, Huron County Region
Work involved handing out census forms, conducting personal interviews, contacting respondents
by phone or in person, and guaranteeing that deadlines were met.
SKILLS
Proficiency in general computer use and familiarity with a variety of software programs,
including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Adobe.
Adaptable team player who demonstrates time management, research, and information processing
skills.
Careful listener and communicator who professionally expresses information verbally and in
writing.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
October 2013 – present
Neighbour 2 Neighbour Centre
Tutoring children at a local grade school for several hours each week.
Provide the centre with assistance with special events.
October 2013 – November 2013
Wellwood
Planned and completed a fundraiser with a group of Mohawk students for Wellwood, a cancer
resource centre.
July 2013 – August 2013
Valley Park Library
Volunteered with a children’s reading program at Valley Park Library once a week.
Kids’ Club September 2011 – December 2012
As the leader of the club, I was in charge of coordinating the group and organizing weekly
functions.
Responsible for supervising children and leading crafts, games, stories and snacks.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
My interests include spending time with friends and family, reading, music, traveling, sports, working
outdoors, and interacting with children. I enjoy working with others and learning new concepts.
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.
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