High School Sales

Kevin Harrison

** ******* ***, ********* **, B*Y 4J4

Ph: 902-***-****

Cell: 902-***-****

Email: *********@*********.**

Education

• University of Kings College, 1 year B.J. (Journalism) May 2008

• Saint Mary’s University, B.A. (Political Science) May 2007

• Dartmouth High School (French Immersion) 2003

Work and Related Experience

Car Driven (December 2009 -Present)

Editor In Chief: writes new vehicle reviews and covers news and features on everything automotive and concentrates on the Canadian automotive industry. Work is currently syndicated on Haligonia.ca and TopSpeed.com.

Efficiency Nova Scotia, Communications Specialist (April 2011 – September 2014)

Specialized in media and government relations, project management and internal communications. Managed all social media (note: helped Efficiency Nova Scotia achieve the third largest following on Facebook of any Nova Scotian page), corporate branding, earned media strategies, general marketing, event planning and outreach. Clean Nova Scotia (January 2009- March 2011)

Program Coordinator for DriveWiser -a fuel efficiency program in Nova Scotia. Specialized in youth programming, website content/design, social media outreach, marketing, presentations to the public and writing & editing. I also served as Clean Nova Scotia's Fleet Manager.

The Chronicle Herald (November 2008- October 2009) Contributing writer for the Special Features section and Wheels section on the Herald. I was also a columnist for the Wheels section and write a bi-weekly column. I wrote new car reviews for the Herald as well.

Formula Media Group (Oakville, Ontario: Nov/Dec. 2007) Intern journalist with one of Canada’s largest automotive and boat magazines. Undertook research, reporting, press re-writes and feature stories. Articles published in Hamilton Spectator, Auto Show Program Guide and Carguide (upcoming).

The ‘Fax: Cable TV Current Affairs Program (Jan/Feb. 2008) In conjunction with Eastlink Cable TV and Kings College School of Journalism, undertook reporting, production and co-host duties. Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (Summer 2006) Provided legal research and wrote pamphlets for social issues including child and elder abuse, name changes and divorce. Nova Scotia Liquor Commission (part time, 2005 - 2009) Burnside and Portland Street outlets.

Shoppers Drug Mart (Fall 2005), Footlocker (2003-05),Subway

(2001-03)

Sales and cashier duties. With Footlocker, I was one of the top five sales associates in Eastern Canada.

Nova Learning Inc. (part time, 1998 – 2000): Office Assistant Member, Saint Mary’s University Political Science Society (2006) Volunteer Experience

Volunteer, Battle of the Bands fundraiser, Dartmouth High School, (2002)

Volunteer, World Youth Day, (2002)

Campaign Volunteer, November 2000 federal election Volunteer, Atlantic Jazz Festival, 2000

Volunteer, Dartmouth Sportsplex, 1999

Special Skills and Achievements

• Selected from 130 applicants for researcher position at the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

• One of 50 students selected for the 1 Year enhanced B.J. Program at University of Kings College

• Received Entrance Scholarship from the Daily News for University of Kings College

• Received Entrance Scholarship from Saint Mary’s University

• Received African Nova Scotia Scholarship from the Province of Nova Scotia

• Bilingual (English & French)

• Dartmouth High School Gold D Award (given to students with a high commitment to volunteer work and school related activities)

• Computer Skills, keyboarding, internet research experience

• Team leader and team player

• Dedicated, friendly, works well independently or with a team Interests

Automotive industry

Current events/news

Politics

Writing

Music (plays piano & trombone)

Drama/Acting (lead and supporting roles in high school plays) Portfolio and References

Supplied upon request

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