Erin Kurpe
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Education
Honours Communication Studies (major)- September 2009 to April 2013
Faculty of Arts, Communication Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
Honours Film Studies (Minor) – September 2009 to April 2013
Faculty of Arts, Film Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
Advanced Television and Film- September 2013-August 2014
Faculty of Arts and Animation, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
Recent Employment
Media Coordinator January 2015-present
Innovada, Toronto, ON
• Verifying the validity and accuracy of the marketing and media invoices for print and
television advertisements.
• Interaction with sales representatives on any variances.
• Preparing monthly reports for management with analysis and comparison to budget.
Intern July-August 2014
Vapor Music, Toronto, ON
• Prepare for recording sessions by prepping the studio
• Oversee office petty cash and expenses
• Maintaining monthly statistical reports
• Coordinate catering, travel, and other needs for sessions with clients
General Labourer Summers of 2009-2014
E.D. Smith, Stoney Creek, ON
• Responsible for building displays for products
• Working with a team to carry out duties
• Lifting heavy product to organize onto display ready pallets
Residence Life Don August 2012- May 2013
Residence Life, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
• Responsible for providing resources to thirty-nine first year students
• Establish budgets; manage the money for planning events for the students
• Develop/promote programs to engage students in residence life
• Market to multiple needs and wants to a diverse group of students
• Develop efficient systems for arranging information (community bank account, medical
forms, residence contracts, etc.)
• Read/perceive studentsʼ emotions/state of mind accurately
• Build strong relationships with individuals within and outside of residence
• Manage conflict and difficult communications with students
Volunteer Experience
Promotions Assistant at Rogers TV January 2013-April 2013
Rogers TV, Kitchener, ON
• Work with the promotions team to create brand awareness for Rogers TV
• Customer relations
Volunteer LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) Member February 2012-May 2013
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON
• Provide constructive feedback regarding marketing strategies
• Assist in planning events (concerts, art exhibits, etc) to raise money and awareness
• Work toward the common goal of raising $2500 to allow a Korean refugee to immigrate to
Canada
• Engage the Laurier and Waterloo community to participate in LiNK events
Activities, Interests, Certifications
Skilled Flute and Saxophone player
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Team member for competitive soccer team for 15 years
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Freelance photographer
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Recent Police check
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Experienced in Microsoft office, Excel
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References
Nadine Rehner; ED Smith Foods, Ltd.
Kailee Nowosad; Studio Manager and Producer at Vapor Music
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Victoria Bain; Residence Life Area Coordinator at Wilfrid Laurier University