Project Assistant

Chris Servais

*************@*****.*** *** Kensington Dr, Thunder Bay ON 807-***-****

Who I Am

I am a young, enthusiastic writer (and reader) who believes that, where style and subject matter are

concerned, the sky’s the limit! I am actively seeking new projects in any and all uncharted territories. My

previous work runs the gamut of creative writing, business writing, journalism, online media, research

and editing.

Media Experience

2014 – Present: Copywriter / Coordinator

Generator Strategy Advertising

Generator is a small, but extremely enthusiastic design and research agency.

What I Do:

Contribute creative written content to projects

Collaborate on the production of other creative design collateral

Manage projects on both the client side, and internally

Conduct product, brand, and design-related market research

Notable Successes:

Created written content for the highly successful visitnorthwestontario.com, and

coordinated the project together with The City of Thunder Bay Tourism and the RTO

Developed written content for, and oversaw the production of, Grand Portage Lodge &

Casino’s bimonthly Player’s Club brochures

Produced a series of promotional pieces for the Staal Foundation Open, one of PGA Tour

Canada’s 2014 events

Early 2013 – Present: Freelance Writer

The Walleye, Arts and Culture Magazine

The Walleye is Thunder Bay and region’s premier magazine for entertainment, arts, culture,

business, and local interest.

What I Do:

Contribute creative written content

Provide engaging and detailed event reviews

2013 – Present: Administrator

Rideshare Ontario

Rideshare Ontario is an active and friendly Facebook community designed to coordinate

carpooling throughout the province and beyond.

What I Do:

Promote Rideshare Ontario locally and regionally

Oversee and supervise member interaction (and provide conflict resolution)

Field questions and provide assistance to new or inexperienced members

Research potential avenues of improvement and expansion

Notable Successes:

During my tenure with the group, membership has risen dramatically from roughly a

dozen members, to over 1500.

Conducted an extensive member survey to gauge the effectiveness of administration

and of the group’s services

2009 – 2011: Research/Graduate Assistant

Lakehead University

What I Did:

Assisted with two different courses: an introductory literary course, and a more

advanced theory course

Was responsible in both cases for marking and providing feedback for at least half of all

course assignments

Assisted English department professor Monica Flegel in the completion of a research

project. My job involved conducting and indexing a search of secondary sources related

to representations of children as animals in Fin de Siècle fiction and non-fiction.

Education

M.A. English

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ON

Emphasis was on development of a unique and dynamic written voice, understanding

and applying research methods, and the integration of these methods into

comprehensive theoretically based written work. Establishment of thorough analytical

skills and the ability to network effectively were also key program components.

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