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* Provided branding and marketing solutions for arts, community and campaigns-based agencies * directed multi-media projects that document and highlight key projects and organizational areas for funding and PR purposes * facilitated workshops on PR, social media and web 2.0 catered to different audiences * designed presentations for clients to enhance both their visual and content deliverables.

I handle media responses, coordinate interviews, and prepare briefing notes and advisories for the regulator of lawyers and parelegals in Ontario. In addition to earned media, I help strategize and execute marketing campaigns to increase org profile and reputation among different groups. I manage member communications through editing and publishing monthly e-newsletters and blog posts. I also design creative projects for both external and internal comms, through mediums like photography, videos, podcast and events. I produce and advise on social media content and strategy as well for the various brands within the company.

* Engaging a broad range of audiences to drive awareness, registration and usage of ILC, GED and Homework Help * Exploring, creating and sustaining productive partnerships with educators (high school and post secondary), service providers, and public and private stakeholders across Ontario * Assisting the Director of Marketing in strategizing and implementing self-generated revenue streams * Creating, organizing and executing results-driven engagement and business development initiatives * Developing and coordinating comprehensive, targets-based marketing campaigns * Representing and promoting ILC at different outreach, community, education and networking events * Coordinating corporate and client communications * Ensuring a creative, compelling and consistent messaging and marketing output for ILC through social media, PR, digital and interpersonal communications

* Annual festival in Parkdale that celebrates the community, healthy food, diversity and environment. Responsible for outreach that attracted over 1,800 attendants * managed volunteers, organizers, sponsors and participants * logistics * budget, event design * etc.

* A youth initiative that focuses on local food, environment and leadership. Summer employment program that has to date hired over 30 youth. Created the Parkdale Youth Garden. I was responsible for outreach of the project and recruiting youth * planned and managed day-to-day activities * recorded expenses, timesheets and other administrative details * coordinated and facilitated workshops and field trips.

An environmental/community organization based in Parkdale. Host of successful projects such as HOPE community garden, Growing the Future, Parkdale Youth Garden, etc. Headed and managed the outreach and communications work of the organization. Responsible for directing website, calendars, annual reports, e-newsletters, brochures, photographs, and other print/online materials. Senior staff member; also helped with recruiting and training new staff; managed volunteers and events.

Founded in 1974, World Education Services, Inc. is dedicated to helping people with international education achieve their higher education and professional goals by evaluating and advocating for the recognition of international education qualifications. With a staff representing 37 nations and speaking over 40 languages, WES has delivered evaluations to more than one million people worldwide, which are widely recognized by more than 2,500 educational, business and governmental institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Through Research & Advisory Services, WES is also a leading provider of research regarding international education and trends. WES' Global Talent Bridge program helps skilled immigrants attain their professional and educational goals.Where else can you find WES online?LinkedIn Group: linkedin.com/groups?gid=676697Twitter: @WESPicksFacebook: WorldEducationServices

A non-profit arts organization that explores traditional arts in the context of an urban landscape. Focuses on immigrant, youth and multidisciplinary artists, and how their identities evolve and are affected by where they come from. Co-founded the organization in 2008. Created and facilitated events, workshops, festivals and seminars. Developed interactive activities for public to learn and experience the different traditional cultures across Canada.