Communications/PR

STEPHANIE AOUN

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Oakville, Ontario L6M 3R1

Tel: 416-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

My primary goal is to coordinate and implement successful communication plans within the Communications and Public Relations sphere, through a combination of my superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as my expertise in social media and relevant desktop and web publishing software.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Capable of executing strong communication skills, while working effectively with customers and within a team.

• A result oriented quick learner, able to adapt well, meet deadlines, and perform efficiently within any environment.

• Accustomed to working and prioritizing under pressure during difficult situations, while remaining composed and enthusiastic.

• Familiar with: Various Social Media outlets, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, MAC Software and Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

EDUCATION

• Post Graduate | Corporate Communications_______________ September 2011-April 2012

Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville, Ontario

• Bachelor of Arts | Philosophy with Honors _______________ September 2007- April 2011

Brock University, St Catharines, Ontario

EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Europe Internship, Remote location ______________________________________ January 2012

• Assist in the organization of the Microsoft 2012 Hosting Summit in Bellevue, Washington

• Executives liaison between event attendees and speakers

• Designed an intricate system to coordinate over 30 US partners with European employees

Bikram Yoga Oakville Communications Specialist, Oakville, Ontario_____________________ January 2012

• Conducted and organized data for an improvement surveys to over 250 employees and customers

• Created a 130 page Strategic Communications Plan to assist in expanding the studio

• Through extensive research provided both traditional and non-traditional communication strategies

Movember Fundraiser Event Coordinator, Georgetown, Ontario _______________________November 2011

• Managed a 75-person event gaining extensive local media coverage, including front page article

• Developed marketing campaign; designed, blog, posters, event tickets and auction brochures

• Created and implemented successful social media relations plan.

VR Pro Public Relations Officer, Burlington, Ontario___________________ September 2011 January 2012

• Constructed Media Campaign for their 6th annual all Santa suit Santa 5k run

• Wrote and implemented press releases, media advisories, fact sheets and newsletters

• Subject matter expert for local television interviews and newspaper articles

RedLeaf Student Programs Creative Director, Oakville, Ontario ________________May 2011 August 2011

• Produced and executed several events and lessons simultaneously

• Computed cumulated evaluations for the entire program, presenting final report to head office

• Initiated new programs and activities that were better suited for the program

Au Pair, Zurich, Switzerland ___________________________________________ May 2011 August 2011

• Managed and maintained the household and children

• Organized and distributed detailed weekly schedule

• Introduced and implemented crisis intervention plans

Reference Available Upon Request

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