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-***-**** acq5xc@r.postjobfree.com 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-***-**** acq5xc@r.postjobfree.com

References

Kevin Boutillier

Administrator

Nova Scotia Soccer League

Halifax, NS

902-***-****

Catherine MacNutt

Marketing & Operations Manager

Master Promotions Ltd.

Halifax, NS

902-***-****

Mike Spurr

Administrator

Capital Inter-District Soccer League

Halifax, NS

902-***-****

Bernie Keeping

902-***-**** 186 Charles Road - Timberlea, NS acq5xc@r.postjobfree.com

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