CALEB MACGILLIVRAY ***-*** Mayfield St. Ottawa, ON, K1L
7W1
E: *****************@*****.***
T: 647-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Hold a Post-graduate certificate in Corporate Communications & Public
Relations
. Exceptional oral and written communication skills and experience
developed through my diverse professional experience in sales,
journalism, public relations, communication and marketing
. Extensive knowledge and command of social media
. Experience coordinating and marketing events for theatres, festivals,
and in the not-for-profit sector
. Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with clients and key
stakeholders
. Strong foundation writing for online materials, including marketing
assets, social media, and website content
Computer/Software: Microsoft Office, Cision, MR2P, InDesign/Photoshop,
Web/Html, Google Analytics, Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, WordPress,
Joombla (CMS), Flickr, HootSuite, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp
Languages: Intermediate French (with advancement expected)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Box Office Liaison/TicketWindow.ca
June-October, 2014
Client Liaison/Executive Assistant
. Assisted numerous clients with software support, marketing asset
development, and email campaigns
. Developed graphics and marketing tools for client's events,
performances, and festivals
. Restructured and reproduced effective web content for websites and
online marketing campaigns
. Coordinated with Charities (Power of Hope, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
of Canada) to establish volunteering partnerships and help to
fundraise at events
Cabinet Office, Government of Ontario
March-May, 2014
Internship, Digital Communications
. Maintained Government of Ontario Twitter/Facebook/Flickr accounts for
increasing user experience and engagement
. Flagged and responded to online questions, comments, concerns on
social media accounts to best represent the Government of Ontario
while maintaining policy and procedures
. Analyzed social media and web based platforms with Google analytics to
help front-end developers increase web traffic to Government of
Ontario web pages and market initiatives at full capacity
. Developed social media content for key Government of Ontario
initiative rollouts
. Assisted with special events, including videography, for the Premier's
Office and ministries
. Retrieved information for Cabinet Office and Premier's Office from
external ministries and governments on time sensitive and important
projects.
Nadine Lalonde (Author), Ascension
2012-2014
Editor/ Communication Planning Work Project (Student Placement)
. Edited grammar for recently published novel Ascension
. Developed a communication plan and social media strategy to promote
and market author's novel to target audiences
. Created and initiated WordPress account/blog for author to engage with
audiences
. Developed two biographies for author's future online and offline
publications
Banner Publications
2011-2013
Newspaper Reporter
. Wrote nearly 400 weekly articles about community and council issues in
two municipalities
. Coordinated as well as executed interviews with public figures,
community residents, and corporate representatives relevant to
coverage
. Maintained correspondence with municipal staff, elected officials, and
key community figures for continual coverage on recent developments
Sales Associate/Promotions
2008-2013
Boutique Topaz and Company
. Participated in the development and implementation of key promotion &
marketing initiatives to create awareness and increase sales
. Developed sales posters, business cards, social media and web content
to drive sales and promote the company's services
. Trained staff to meet sales targets and ensure customer satisfaction
EDUCATION
Post-graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications and Public Relations
June 2014
Centennial College, Pickering, ON
. Courses: Media Relations, Strategic Communication Management and
Planning, Copy-editing, Event/Project Management, PR Writing, PR
Measurement and Analysis
B.A. Political Science
2008-2012
Kings University College at the University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Continuing Education: Web development Coursework
2007
Fanshawe College, London, ON
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER & ACHIEVEMENT
Carrefour des femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario
July 2014
. Contributed to community outreach efforts at festivals in London and
Woodstock
Dessert Pawty, Oasis Animal Rescue and Education Centre
Sept-Dec 2013
. Collaborated with Centennial college teammates to plan, coordinate,
and execute a charity event with all proceeds donated to the Animal
Rescue
. Responsibilities included media relations coordinator, speech writer,
and event speaker
. Successfully helped raise over $1400 for the charity