elaine weeks

co-owner, managing editor at walkerville publishing

About

May 2011 – 2012 (1 year) University of Windsor, Department of Human Kinetics. From May '11 to May ... General Motors Transmission Plant .... York University.

Country

canada

City

windsor

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

blogging, advertising, social media, public relations, editing, marketing, public speaking, copywriting, publishing, writing, event management, event planning, photography, storytelling, magazines, creative writing, media relations, social networking, online marketing, marketing communications, research, journalism, strategic communications, microsoft word, copy editing, image editing, graphic design, logo design, press releases, proofreading, art direction, corporate identity, editorial, crisis communications, newsletters, report writing, speech writing, resume writing, pilates, sketching, indesign, promotions, brochures, publicity, feature articles, newspapers, wordpress, feature writing, word, newspaper

Experience

co-owner and managing director

e & e marketing services

1991-1 - 1996-6 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Provided professional Marketing & Advertising services for a number of area businesses

part-time fitness director

general motors transmission plant

1987-1 - 1990-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

I helped run the plant's employee fitness centre, which was one of the first in Canada. I taught aerobics to employees from all levels of the company including 20-minute classes for the white collar workers who had short lunch breaks, researched and provided health and exercise handouts, helped create motivational exercise in-house commercials.

volunteer

leadership advancement for women in sport

2011-5 - 2012-1 · 9 mos

From May '11 to May '12 I helped raised the profile and brand this Windsor-based organization which advances women and girls in sport, (all ages, all abilities) as athletes, coaches, administrators or those interested in getting fit. Despite the great strides women have made in the sports world, it remains male dominated with many barriers including sexual discrimination, harassment, and lack of equal opportunities.

co-owner, managing editor at walkerville publishing

walkerville publishing inc.

1998-1 - Present · 28 yrs 9 mos

Co-own with Chris Edwards. We established Walkerville Publishing in 1998 as a full service marketing and advertising agency. We also specialize in providing professional services for authors who have chosen to self-publish. We have also released several of our own titles that deal primarily with local history. We are currently at work on a new title. In December 2015, I was excited to release my first novel: Time Trespasser - A Master. His Slaves. A Crack in Time. www.timetrespasser.com Our popular local publication: The Walkerville Times, which became The Times Magazine, has celebrated Walkerville/Windsor area's history since 1999. We released our 61st Edition in November 2016. Marketing and advertising clients include Detroit Medical Centre, Hiram Walker's & Sons, Big Tony's Original Wood Fired Pizza Co., Devonshire Seniors Residence, Windsor Memorial, among others.

Education

york university

psychology

1976-1 - 1978-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

English degree completed at the University of Windsor while i worked at F. Joseph Lamb Activities and Societies: track team

university of windsor

english

1983-1 - 1985-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

While studying Visual Arts for two years (post grad studies) to prepare me for work in the advertising/marketing field, I was a member of the U of W Track & Field Team and competed in various sprints as well as long jump. I set school records, and awarded the Banner Shield for Outstanding Female Athlete two years in a row: 1983-84 and 1984-85. Activities and Societies: track team member, both years