Data Entry Communications Assistant

MERI MUSINYAN, MA

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Innovative and Performance-driven Communication specialist with the proven experience of delivering exceptional marketing campaigns focused on content, social media, and brand management. Fluent in English, Russian, Armenian, and intermediate in French.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Integrated marketing communications

• Content & Social media marketing

• Creative writing & storytelling

• Photo & video production management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JAN 2020 – PRESENT

CONTENT WRITER, FREELANCE

“Artcollage” Cultural Webpage, Toronto

Producing creative content for online and in print publication. Proofreading and editing blog posts before publication. APRIL 2019 – MAY 202

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE ANALYST, CONTRACT

CAMIO Project - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA Located and collected suitable data on the web and provided analysis for the subset of the documents. Audited the collected data in close cooperation with task managers. JULY 2019 - FEB. 2020

COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST, REMOTE

“My Step” charitable foundation, Yerevan

Managed digital and social media channels like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Created engaging content for social media posts on “My Step” Foundation’s events and activities. Analyzed and reviewed social media performance, audience reach and engagement. Developed media relations, created stable relationships with public, donors and public officials. Conducted interviews with Foundation’s Board members, scholars, and stakeholders. Developed the content strategy of the organization's official web page. Wrote and edited articles, newsletters, press releases, brochures. Trained “My Step’s” volunteers.

JAN. 2019 – MAY 2019

VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION SPECIALIST, CONTRACT

Award winner “Bloodless” documentary film, Toronto ON 2

Transcribed more than 30 long lasted interviews for “Bloodless” documentary, including public officials- prime minister, ministers, other officials.

MAY 2018 – OCT. 2018

CONTENT CONSULTANT & VIDEO EDITOR, CONTRACT

Flemington Health Centre, Toronto, ON

Responsible for content and storyboard development for the video project Fit for Life Conducted interviews with project participants

Archived photos and videos of the project

Edited a video story about the project

JAN. 2017 – JUNE 2017

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, INTERNSHIP

Business for the Arts, Toronto

Provided creative and administrative support to the Communications Team Envisioned, developed, and created “Canadian Arts Summit” promotional video materials Archived and catalogued past video materials

Assisted in writing and editing brochures, web site stories and newsletters Prepared more than 15 video clips for BFA’s YouTube channel Supported all “Business for the Arts” digital platforms including social media Enhanced “Business for the Arts”’ public image and brand recognition through e-marketing Assisted with data entry

OCT 2016 – JUNE 2018

FIELD REPORTER, CONTRACT

Public Radio of Armenia, Toronto, ON

Designed, developed, and hosted a unique, cross-cultural, informational, and educational program with the aim to connect Armenian Diaspora audiences. Wrote, edited, and recorded stories, as well as conducted interviews on different topics of importance to the target audience involving prominent diaspora members. Covered community special events such as Pomegranate International Film Festival in Toronto. JAN. 2006 – OCT. 2016

HOST AND AUTHOR-WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM VERNATUN

Public Radio of Armenia, Yerevan

Envisioned, authored, produced & hosted one of the most popular cultural programs. Created the content and strategy of the program.

Worked with diverse stakeholders and maximized audience development. Organized discussions about important, problematic, and sensitive issues of the field. Prerecorded, edited interviews, as well as conducted live shows. Created a strong public network of working in the field of culture. APRIL 2008 – DEC. 2012

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Zoo, FPWC foundation, SunChild international Film Festival, Yerevan Developed and directed marketing and public relations campaigns. Served as a primary spokesperson for the organization. Created content for Yerevan Zoo newspaper.

Created a systematic approach to building relationships with partner organizations, donors and sponsors.

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Envisioned and cultivated a big community of Yerevan Zoo lovers. Developed and coordinated a variety of special events. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Artist hospitality assistant, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, May 2019 – March 2020 Founder & Teacher, “Little prince” educational project for kids, Toronto, Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2019 EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

APRIL – MAY 2018

CERTIFICATE, SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS

Humber Institute for Technology, Toronto

MAY – JUNE 2015

CERTIFICATE, DIGITAL MARKETING

International School of Marketing, Yerevan

SEPT. 1993 – JUNE 1988

M.A., LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Yerevan State University, Department of Philology, Yerevan JUNE 2001

FELLOW, CULTURAL JOURNALISM PROGRAM

Journalists for Europe Foundation, Paris

Completed more than 15 professional development and training courses in Armenia and in different countries, including England, Turkey, Lithuania, and Germany

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