Emma E. Bell
*** ******** ******, *******, ******* M6S 3X8, Canada
Phone: 416-***-**** Email: ****.****@***.**
Profile
An organized, hardworking individual with experience in promotional and event marketing.
Specializes in customer engagement and has experience with Photoshop and Microsoft Office programs.
Seeking a full-time paid co-op position for the September – December 2015 fall semester.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Marketing Management Present
Dalhousie University – Candidate 2017, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ontario Smart Serve May 2014
Toronto, Ontario
High School Diploma 2013
Humberside Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Ontario
Work Experience
Communications & Marketing Assistant Present
Department of Facilities Management, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Assisted senior management team in production of campaign launches, employee lunches and other events for over 500 employees
Helped arrange catering, space and event construction for all employee events
Provided administrative support by producing meeting agendas, taking notes, and handling presentation documents (PowerPoint presentations) and handouts
Designed a series of promotional information posters that now hang in various buildings across the Dalhousie campus
Produced a series of “Lessons Learned” plaques using photographs, text, the “Dalhousie Brand Guide,” and Photoshop
Created a series of ten fillable PDF templates and forms using the “Dalhousie Brand Guide,” Microsoft Office, and
Used PowerPoint on a daily basis to create meeting presentations, business plans and year end review documents
Promotional Model June – August 2014
KiSS Crew – KiSS 92.5, Rogers Communications, Toronto, Ontario
Energetically engaged consumers in promotional events while providing information about the radio station at concerts, festivals, and guerilla events
Conducted research by engaging and interviewing customers to record and evaluate their reactions and comments at each event in order to provide recommendations for improvement on process and customer interaction to the client
Participated in set up and tear down of standard event equipment and visual/audio displays
Worked with and stepped up to lead groups of 4-6 co-workers sharing jobs of consumer engagement, photography, and equipment set up and tear down
Travelled to client warehouse to pick up equipment and promotional assets in company vehicle
Brand Ambassador July 2014
Beam-e-up Application, Nasco Staffing Solutions, Toronto, Ontario
Intercepted and engaged with thousands of consumers and street traffic at festival events
Developed basic understanding of smartphone technology and in depth understanding of phone application features and characteristics
Communicated key messaging of application and promoted incentives to persuade consumers to download application on site in order to increase daily statistics
Brand Ambassador May – July 2014
Molson TBS Tasting, Second Dimension International Marketing, Mississauga, Ontario
Professionally engaged consumers while executing product sample
Internalized weekly product features to enable unique interaction with each customer
Set up in store display of weekly product at beginning of every shift
Aligned store manager with on-site merchandising plan to maximize weekly sales
Brand Ambassador June – August 2013
Pepsi Taste Challenge, Second Dimension International Marketing, Mississauga, Ontario
Executed ~2,000 Pepsi Taste Challenges with personalized brand messaging
Worked efficiently on team of 10 co-workers sharing jobs of customer interaction through challenges, challenge preparation, prizing, and inventory count
Produced promotional boards and signs for entertainment performances
Created filing system for more efficient prizing distribution for fellow co-workers
Volunteer Experience
Server 2013
Lawyers Feed the Hungry, Toronto, Ontario
Worked on team of 40-50 members preparing, serving, and clearing food for over 200 individuals
Set Construction/Stage Crew Member 2009 – 2011
Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Worked week nights and weekends with a team of high school students and professional architects to produce structures and props as well as “behind the scenes” maneuvers for all productions
Secretary 2008 – 2011
Ridgefield Music and Arts Center, Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Worked with both student and adult committees to produce events including concerts, art/fashion shows and “open mics” resulting in multiple youth performance opportunities
Team Captain/Team Member 2007 – 2011
Relay for Life, Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Led two groups of individuals through fundraising and promotional events resulting in teams placing in top three fundraising positions two years in a row
Skills & Interests
Organization/Leadership skills
Problem solving/Time management skills
Microsoft Office programs
Horseback riding/Skiing
Photography/Graphic Design
Music