Manager Staff

KRYSTAL J. KNOPF

Tel: 289-***-****

*******.*****@*****.***

Twitter: @krystalknopf

LinkedIN: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/krystal-knopf/55/ab9/397

SUMMARY

Recent Corporate Communications and Public Relations graduate, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Well organized and

able to accomplish tasks in a timely manner. Works well independently as well as on a team. Quick learner in a fast paced

environment. Experienced user of Microsoft Office and social media. Looking forward to applying acquired skills and learning new

ones in a growing environment.

EDUCATION

Post Graduate Program 2013

Corporate Communications & Public Relations

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE – Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts (BA) 2012

Communications

UOIT - Oshawa, ON

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

BestFan September 2013-Present

Social Media Manager (Facebook)/Blogger

• Manage the Facebook account for BestFan

• Regularly post about pop culture

• Regularly relating posts back to the BestFan blog

• Creating blog posts

• Conducting interviews

ROI Relations October 2013-February 2014

Public Relations Intern

• Writing media blurbs

• Media monitoring and media reports

• Participate in creative brainstorm sessions

• Write for different social media platforms

• Package and ship parcels to media; fill media requests

• On and offsite assistance with special events (including Toronto Fashion Week)

• Client-related research

• Administrative duties

Free the Children September 2013

Volunteer

• Volunteered at WE Day 2013 at the Air Canada Centre

• Escorted media to and from the press room and the bowl

Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. July 2013-September 2013

Media Relations Intern

• Connect phone interviews between journalists and artists

• Conduct daily research on news surrounding clients by looking through newspapers and online content

• Clip relevant news articles

• Create daily press reports using Microsoft Excel

• Service music videos and albums to various media outlets

• Draft media blurbs

• Respond to emails in a timely manner

• Assist publicists with daily tasks

VOCAB Communications June 2013

Volunteer

• Volunteered at the 2013 MMVA gift lounge

YMCA May 2013

Volunteer

• Volunteered at a YMCA news conference

Embrace Disruption PR April 2013

Volunteer

• Volunteered at the Starlight Children’s Foundation 18th Annual Gala

WORK EXPERIENCE

Shoppers Drug Mart August 2012-Present

Supervisor

• Greeting customers

• Cash out customers

• Facing the aisles, putting away returns and keeping the store clean

• Responsible for counting all tills and the safe

• Responsible for distributing breaks to staff

• Assisting staff when help is needed

Lick’s Restaurant November 2005-October 2012

Manager

• Started as cashier, was promoted to management

• Greeting customers and meeting all the needs and wants of the customer

• Worked as a member of a team

• Made sure that staff was doing necessary tasks

• Responsible for opening and closing the store

• Worked with constant interaction between staff members and the customer

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Rogers Cable September 2009-April 2012

Volunteer

• Responsible for ensuring that the show ran smoothly as it went live to air

• Controlled TV camera, VTR, prompter, graphics and audio board

• Responsible making sure TV guests fill out forms and are comfortable

• Floor directing

• Had on air appearances

Free the Children September 2012

Volunteer

• Volunteered at WE Day in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre

References:

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