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Career History

In 2014, I quit my full-time job at a digital marketing agency to focus on my own projects, and I haven’t had to update my resume since. However, this website seemed like a good excuse to revamp it at least somewhat.

After all, aren’t websites basically the modern resume anyway?

T.O.F.U. Magazine

Editor, Publisher, Media and Advertising Coordinator

SE Asia | tofumagazine.com | 2007 – Present

  • Compiling, editing, and development of content for internationally distributed vegan magazine.
  • Management of contributors, advertisers, and staff in regards to each issue.
  • Successfully planned, promoted, and completed a North American tour in 2009, a Canadian tour in 2011, and a second North American tour in 2014 to promote the magazine.

JAC

Copywriter and Social Media Manager

St. John’s, NL | jac.co | July 2010 – Sept 2014

  • Responsible for the creation and editing of content for clients involved in numerous business sectors such as tourism, real estate, and health.
  • Oversaw the creation, planning, and implementation of a number of marketing campaigns for print, radio, and online, including the company’s longest standing social media client, Monastery Spa & Suites.
  • During my time there, JAC received dozens of awards and nominations for both marketing and web design projects, including a Webby nomination for Best Association Website in 2010.
  • Worked with the company both at the St. John’s office and from home in various locations, including Winnipeg, Montreal, and South Korea. 

Moon Kkang English School

Editor/Writer

Daegu, South Korea | Nov 2011 – May 2012

  • Responsible for writing and editing various texts and materials for use within the Moon Kkang curriculum for children, teens, and adults.
  • Involved with the development of several key projects to prepare students of various ages for tests in both written and verbal English comprehension.

Raised Media (Now Brave New World)

Content Developer and Quality Assurance Head

Halifax, NS | raisedmedia.com | 2008 – Oct 2009

  • Development of creative content for such international clients as Discovery Networks, Pearson Education, and Harper Collins.
  • Analysis of projects based on the expectations of the client and the team to ensure that both the final product and its iterations were of a high standard.

GPI Atlantic

Youth Facilitator and Communications Coordinator

Halifax, NS | gpiatlantic.org | 2007 – 2010

  • Part of a team responsible for the facilitation and organization of the Youth Leaders for Community Wellbeing Research and Leadership Camp held on Micou’s Island in 2010.
  • Part of a team responsible for eleven youth who attended the 3rd International Conference on Gross National Happiness in Thailand in 2007.
  • Administration of the organization’s website in relation to press releases, research reports, and media coverage.

Tumbleweed Entertainment

Sole Proprietor

Halifax, NS | twentertainment.ca | 2003 – Present

  • Event management including advertising and sponsorship, negotiations with local authorities, venue bookings, development of advertising and marketing strategies, and on-site control. 
  • Overseeing a substantial volunteer workforce in the entertainment industry (16-45 year olds).
  • Lead organizer of the biggest free outdoor music event in Halifax during Summer 2003, 2004, and 2005.
  • Organizer of musical component for annual Ceilidh for Critters.
  • Sole organizer of annual Music for Life fundraising festival to aid Oxfam Canada.
  • Nominated as MNS (Music Nova Scotia) Promoter of the Year 2004, Booking Agent of the Year 2006 & 2007, and Company of the Year 2007.

JunoFest

Venue Manager (Urban and World Music Stage)

Halifax, NS | 2006

  • Responsible for overseeing the actions of volunteers in regards to venue admission, merchandise, stage management, and all other activities.
  • Sole person responsible for providing the artists with their payments, event passes and other requirements.
  • Liaison between the major sponsor, the artists and the venue.

Sam the Record Man

Video Department Head, Cashier

Halifax, NS | 2004 – 2006

  • Responsible for maintaining video department inventory with respect to new releases and catalogue.
  • Provision of recommendations and information to customers in regards to both music and video purchases.
  • In-store computer maintenance.

Ceilidh Connection Café and Lounge

Event Coordinator, Manager

Halifax, NS | 2000 – 2003

  • Sole coordinator of Halifax’s most popular all-ages venue.
  • Supervised all aspects of events held within the venue, including the training and management of a group of volunteer youth.
  • Key contact for media correspondence, management of liquor licensing arrangements and other matters pertaining to such a venue.
  • Oversaw equipment rental, setup and usage for the events.

Other

  • General business management including opening and closing of café, training of new staff, network and computer maintenance, customer relations, and food and liquor service.
  • Disaster Recovery Management. Implemented business recovery initiatives for the Ceilidh Connection following Hurricane Juan 2003. The business was completely operational within 24 hours.

Photo: Amanda Rogers | Amanda’s Piano