Stephanie Hiltz

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RIchmond Hill • ON • L4C 0P8 adima3@r.postjobfree.com SKILLS SUMMARY

● Outstanding communication skills, oral and written

● Strong creative writing skills with a knack to get inside a character’s head

● Exceptional analytical skills with decision making capabilities

● Self starter; ability to take initiative and fulfill responsibilities

● Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player

● Excellent marketing and project management abilities

● Proven ability to multi-task with exacting attention to detail PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Various Publications,work from home (2010-present) Freelance Journalism

● Write articles on various topics from mental health, relationships, food, to travel

● Research and compile data including conducting interviews for quotes

● Stay within time restraints and word counts

Guanacaste Waldorf School,Santa Cruz, Costa Rica (Dec 2018 - July 2020) Office Team: Financial Administrator

● Responsible for keeping the school’s bank accounts and internal financial system in sync

● Communicate with parents of families regarding billing and billing cycles

● Paying staff salaries, keeping records of freelance invoices and noting fluctuating schedules

● Work daily in the main office during school hours and regularly back-up the office staff

● Assist with planning & executing the Winter Holiday Festival, the school’s largest fundraiser Newcom Business Media Inc (Meetings + Incentive Travel),Toronto, ON (Jan 2013 - Dec 2016) Event Manager, IncentiveWorks (annual 3-day event) and M+IT University (1-day event, four cities)

● Responsible for event marketing including mobile app and social media campaigns

● Work with management, stakeholders, internal & external teams ensuring objectives are met

● Facilitate event sponsorship execution, operations and budget analysis

● Sponsorship and Logistics Manager for a 2000 sq ft feature area on the tradeshow floor

● Coordinate speaker logistics, Hosted Buyer packs, social media campaign & registration portals

● Support and guide full and part-time event coordinators to ensure their success

● Manage post-event activities including surveys, demographic info to produce ROI analysis

● Build relationships with attendees and exhibitors Pink & Blue Magazine,Toronto, ON (2012)

Editor and Operations

● Establish the editorial calendar and assist with the flatplan development

● Ensure proactive and reactive social media responses based on timely campaign messaging

● Manage design and publication of the magazine’s website and digital issues

● Worked side-by-side with the publisher to make branding and editorial calendar decisions

● Communicate with writers, experts and contributors Plum Communications Inc.,Thornhill, ON (2006-2010) Communications Officer, Dir. Event Marketing/Publicist for IT360 Conference & Expo – 3 day event

● Source and enlist industry associations and trade media to act as sponsors

● Maintain relationships with sponsors while ensuring all contract items were delivered

● Create content and design of newsletters to raise event awareness and attendees informed

● Responsible for the development & implementation of annual media plan

● Compose all corporate press releases and the show Media Kit

● Engage major trade publications in features, editorials, interviews

● Manage press office and staff onsite; arranging interviews and press conferences Kiva’s Restaurant and Bakery,Toronto, ON

Restaurant Publicist including “30th Anniversary Campaign” 2009-2010

● Prepared a press release and invited members of the press for their 30th anniversary event

● Ensure media coverage, this included 30-minute episode on Rogers TV “Toronto Dining” Claymore Investments Inc.,Toronto, ON (2007)

Publicist

● Develop and maintain active database of media, analysts and industry experts

● Secure national news coverage in the Globe & Mail, National Post, CP24, BNN and others

● Provide detailed 6-Month Publicity Report including recommendations EDUCATION & CO-OP EXPERIENCE

Honours Bachelor of Arts & Business Co-op, University of Waterloo, June 2005 Majoring in English–Rhetoric Professional Writing, specializing in Digital Arts Communications AWARDS + CERTIFICATIONS

● Finalist - Planner of the Year 2014: Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Toronto Chapter

● Winner - New Member of the Year 2013 Award: MPI, Toronto Chapter

● Toronto Public Health:Food Handler Certification

● Royal Lifesaving Society:CPR and Choking

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

(2000-present) Adam’s Dream Fund Charity (benefiting SickKids) Aid in fundraising and publicity

(2013-2018) Meetings Industry Euchre Tournament (MIET) Aid in event set-up & fundraising initiatives

(2013-2015) MPI, Toronto Chapter Committee Chair: Holiday Gala and Committee Member: ECOS

(2005-2011) Weekend To End Women’s Cancer Crew volunteer, raised $14,000

● Personal Fundraising Publicist First Local of Rogers TV, Richmond Hill Liberal newspaper, Thornhill Post magazine, Sun & Markham Economist

(2005-2007) Osteoporosis Toronto Chapter Co-chair of Communications Committee

(2004) InfoWorks Canada for China English Teacher in Weifang, China ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

● Owner and Instructor for Tamarindo AquaFit, responsible for all digital marketing to educate & secure new clients, establish personal workouts and friendly enthusiastic atmosphere

● Fundraise for animal charities

● Frequent appearances on Rogers Toronto Daytime as a guest chef, love to cook+bake

● Private swim tutor, past City of Vaughan lifeguard and instructor References available upon request

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