Kaitlyn Watson
PERSONAL PROFILE
A dedicated and committed individual with strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work within a team
environment. Confident and able to operate independently, while maintaining a direct focus on completing
project objectives.
PROFESSIONAL GOALS
Obtaining an entry level position in the communications field to gain knowledge and experience enable to
succeed professionally in a communications career.
EDUCATION
Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC
• Currently completing a BA in Professional Communication 2013-Present
Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, AB 2012-2013
• Communication Arts, Public Relations and Advertising
Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC 2010-2011
• Acting for Film Television
• Achieved: Diploma, Honours
Lord Beaverbrook High School, Calgary, AB 2005-2008
Other: proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Electronic Mail, Internet)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Four Seasons Musical Theatre Communications/Promotional Assistant Jan 2014-Present
Eagle Energy Inc. Assistant Communications Manager May 2012 – 2013
Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, AB Online Student Perspective Blogger Sept 2012 - 2013
Tango Bistro, Calgary, AB Server October 2011-2012
Cravings Market Restaurant Server Summer ’09-‘10
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Experienced professional who is customer-service oriented with excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit-able to deliver results in a high pressure deadline driven environment
• Strong ability to work within a group as well as independently
• Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with decisions makers
• Strong organizational skills accompanied by flexibility to quickly adapt in a dynamic business environment
• Able to maintain composure in front of a group of people, while speaking clear and articulately
• Enjoys taking the lead in team environments and able to become the voice of the group
• Able to come up with quick and alternative methods on how to solve problem efficiently and orderly
• Passion and skill set for social media
• Able to develop and create a brand strategy for social media profiles such as Twitter
• Able to build strategic communication plan
ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS/RECOGNITION
• Lead role in Short Film “Against Me” Directed by Cristina Tamez- May 2011, Vancouver BC
• Writer’s Choice Award at Vancouver Film School- December 2010, Vancouver BC
• Lead role in Lord Beaverbrook Highschool Play “The Children’s Hour”- March 2007, Calgary AB
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Mustard Seed Serving meals to the homeless Christmas 2005- Christmas 09’
Yellow Fish Road Program with Trout Unlimited Canada 2006 – 2008
Personal References
Waffa Jennings, Four Seasons Musical Theatre Producer 250-***-****
Dan Hays, Alberta Liberal Senator, Government of Canada 403-***-****
Richard Clark, President & CEO, Eagle Energy Inc., Calgary, AB 403-***-****