Victoria Searle
Mount Hope, ON L0R1W0
Phone: 905-***-**** Cell: 905-***-****
Qualifications & Skills
• Excellent communication skills, graduated Advance Broadcasting Television Media Communications Diploma • Smart Serve Certified
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficient in Computer Programs, Word, Power Point, Office and Media Programs as well as Research skills
• Able to be organized, motivate other and be motivated, detail oriented with strong interpersonal skill,
WOO (Winning others Over)
• Ability to multi-task, work independently or within a team, reliable, punctual, hard working and eager to learn
• Able to demonstrate excellent conflict management skills taking control of any situation that arises
Core Competencies / Personal Qualities
• Able to work glowing in a team environment
• Excellent communicator, able to cooperate well with people from a wide range of cultures
• Realistic, dependable and responsible
• Customer – focused approach
• Caring, service oriented and friendly
Work Experience:
Corus Entertainment – Reception 2014- Current:
• Work Front Desk Reception, answer and direct incoming calls, greet visitors
• Receive mail and contact the correct
• Open and close Reception area as well as secure building upon departure
• Prepare Invoices
• Interacting 24/7 with customers, clients and fans of the station.
• Organizing Staff Luncheons and Meetings
• Supporting and helping any staff within the office including the Sales Department, Promotions Department, Creative Department, Live Broadcast department and Program Directors/Managers.
Corus Entertainment –Promotional Events Team May 2013 - 2014
• Support the Promotions department on site and in the office
• Being the face of Corus, interact with listeners and clients
• Meet client obligations, as directed by Sales and Programming via Promotions Director and Coordinator
• Able to act quickly within demanding conflicts take control of any situation that arises
• Distribute product samples; meet and greet clients and public
• Update social media with event details
• Track all events, save screenshots of social media mentions, save all photos in folder and assist with wrap report
• Ensure all display items are put away and accounted for after every event
• Set up and tear down of events in keeping with Corus standards and brand.
• Ensure we have enough supplies in advance to meet the needs of the promotional events
• Take Picture and videos of events, with upload on respective stations.
Intertrain – Buster The Bus School Safety Teacher
• Memorize and Learn Slides to present at Ontario Schools
• set up and take down of all equipment for the bus safety show
• interact with children, during and after the show
• connect with teachers, office staff and principals of Ontario school
• complete Training at the Ministry of Ontario School Transportation
• Understand each child learns in their own unique way and adapt quickly to that process
CTS Internship
• Worked with the Check Your Focus CTS Group
• Present and Act in Youtube Videos
• Edited videos and promoted the group via social media.
• Created in-depth characters profiles for an up and coming CTS T.V Show.
• Scripts writing and created online Character Profiles
Host (Babble On Pop T.V) Social Media Director 2011 to 2013
• Interviewed Artists on Camera for Babble on Pop TV on site
• Prepared questions by researching prior to conducting interviews, as well as contacting fans for fan questions
• Set up interviews with Bands, Managers and Record Labels as well as coordinate dates and times for Babble on Pop T.V to conduct interview.
• Keeping up to date content and interacting via Twitter and Facebook
Doublelife Entertainment CEO
• creating a successful Advertising Campaign
• Meet with New Clients
• Process Payments
• design new graphics
• Organise and present children’s parties/ events
• Market Company via online resources and volunteer work
• maintain any last minute changes to maintain a smooth operation
• Able to maintain a crowd of at least 50 people
Much Music (Live Crew Correspondent) October 2009 to 2011
• Web-cam Correspondent for Much Music
• Prepared computer program and web-cam for TV
• Interviewed artist on Much Music, via Web-cam
• Discussed with Much Music staff about current television shows
• Researched artist background and announced Much Music Video Award (MMVA) Nomination live in studio
• Keep up to date with current knowledge of all Broadcast news and programs
Macro Real Investment (Trainee General Assistant) October 2007 to June 2008
• Greet and Register Guest using computer program
• Process payment, take and transfer calls, filing, and general office administration
Education:
• Mohawk College Broadcasting Television Media Communications - Advanced Diploma Program Graduate
• Ontario School Diploma with Hamilton District High School Graduate
Volunteer Work
• Fundraiser for the Ayshire Hospice, Ayr, Scotland
• Assisted with the Can Skate program at Firestone Arena, Ancaster, ON.
• Participate in Miss Teen Alberta 2008, in Calgary AB.
• Volunteered in local events to promote Teens of today along with interviews with local radio.
• Much Music Live Crew Correspondent
• Mohawk College - T.V Broadcasting – Announced Information on the T.V for new students
Interests/Activities and Hobbies
• Movie Extra (My Father and the Man in Black, Bomb Girls)
• Music Video Extra (These Kids Wear Crowns, Billy Talent, Simple Plan, Down with Webster)
• Teaching myself guitar, listening to music, baking, interacting with friends and family,
Skating, Double Black Diamond Skiing, Swimming, Dancing, Writing, Art and Crafts and Planning Events