Communications and Events Coordinator April **** - Present
Nova Scotia Soccer League Halifax, NS
Public Relations Work Experience
Co-op
Research Assistant September 2013 - December 2013
RBR Development Associates Ltd. Halifax, NS
Marketing & Communications Assistant January 2013 - April 2013 Master Promotions Ltd. Halifax, NS
Communications Assistant April 2012 - September 2013 Capital Inter-District Soccer League Halifax, NS
Written & Verbal Communication
• Published online articles consisting of pre-season team analysis, coach interviews and pre/post game reviews
• Created a monthly newsletter and coach handbook for soccer teams
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills when collecting, and communicating with over 500 soccer teams and communicating with multiple vendors from over 15 consumer shows
• Honed my presentation and public speaking skills by conducting information sessions, as well as announcing for Eastlink televised soccer games and consumer shows
• Responsible for communicating team responsibilities/procedures for Eastlink televised games and Provincials Event Planning
• First point of contact for show exhibitors, providing important information, supplies and assistance
• Liaised with show managers, participants and venue owners to insure a smooth working relationship
• Set-up of audio/video equipment for multiple consumer seminars and Eastlink televised soccer games
• Assisted in running year-end tournaments by: booking field time, scheduling games, communicated required information to participating teams, securing food & beverage and entertainment
• Coordinate all televised and Provincial play-offs games for the Nova Scotia Soccer League
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in event planning
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Capable of handling various tasks while meeting deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe software programs Summary of Skills
Bernie Keeping
902-***-**** ******.*******@****.** 186 Charles Road - Timberlea, NS Bachelor of Public Relations (Cooperative Education) September 2011 - 2015 Mount Saint Vincent University Halifax, NS
Education
Marketing, Graphic Design & Online Communications
• Responsible for posting online marketing material for all vendors spanning across 14 consumer shows
• Instituted awards and secured sponsorship for the Capital District and Nova Scotia Soccer Leagues
• Produced game-day posters and programs with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign
• Created new templates for the use of RBR client proposals Sales Associate August 2009 - November 2011
EB Games Halifax, NS
Past Work Experience
• Increased the average sale per transaction by applying various up-selling techniques
• Maintained a clean and organized store appearance, with a more functional layout
• Demonstrated a high level of responsibility while completing nightly cash outs and deposits Manager November 2007 - March 2009
Polaris Video Halifax, NS
• Assisted with the branding of the video store, including: name, logo, design, and layout of the store
• Responsible for all employee activities, such as hiring, training and supervising
• Managed all purchases for the store, including video rentals/sales, concessions and marketing Assistant Manager June 2000 - March 2009
VideoQuest Halifax, NS
• Streamlined store production by implementing new organizational techniques
• Through monitoring daily sales, the company was able to eliminating ten hours of operation time per week
• Handled and reconciled customer complaints on a regular basis 902-***-**** ******.*******@****.**
References
Kevin Boutillier
Administrator
Nova Scotia Soccer League
Halifax, NS
Catherine MacNutt
Marketing & Operations Manager
Master Promotions Ltd.
Halifax, NS
Mike Spurr
Administrator
Capital Inter-District Soccer League
Halifax, NS
Bernie Keeping
902-***-**** 186 Charles Road - Timberlea, NS ******.*******@****.**