MELISSAPAYNE

307 Ferndale Ave | 613.601.2331| payne.melissa@gmail.com | www.melissapayne.info

PROFILE
Communications professional with extensive experience coordinating multiple projects with diverse
stakeholders to deliver exceptional results. Successful at engaging with target audiences through online
marketing tools, social media, print campaigns and special events. A resourceful self-starter with strong
interpersonal and writing skills, who takes initiative, is tech-savvy and a creative problem-solver.


PROFESSIONAL SKILL SETS
PC & MAC Literate | Adobe Creative Suite | Branding | Website (WordPress) & Social Media
Management | Volunteer Management | Writing & Editing | Event Planning | Stakeholder Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Development & Marketing Manager Jul 2011 Present
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) | Ottawa, ON
Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by international governments to increase the
effectiveness of foreign school systems
Source, analyze and counsel the Vice-President of Business Development on funding and
partnership opportunities for organizational growth
Develop promotional materials including fact sheets, speaking notes and brochures to aid in the
marketing of core business services to potential clients
Communications Manager Feb 2011 Feb 2014
Water School (International Non-Profit Organization) | Vancouver, BC
Designed key messaging and branding for communication activities and materials to create
consistency and increase brand awareness
Cultivated and maintained relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, community groups,
students and the public to deliver measurable results in fundraising and outreach
Organize all logistics for overseas university student tripe, fundraising events and information
sessions
Produced successful fundraising events by organizing logistics, sponsorship and promotion with
up to 500 attendees, raising $10,000-$100,000
Provided editorial direction and designed layout for marketing materials such as brochures,
award winning promotional videos, Annual Reports, newsletters, press releases, PowerPoint
presentations and cases for support that have been awarded funding
Managed Water Schools websites, blog and social media accounts steadily increasing online
audiences year over year
Researched, analyzed and packaged information concerning the non-profit sector to inform the
Board of Directors on best practices, available resources, potential funding sources and donor
engagement strategy

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MELISSAPAYNE
307 Ferndale Ave | 613.601.2331| payne.melissa@gmail.com | www.melissapayne.info


Development & Communications Manager Jul 2009 June 2010
The Pari Project (Fundraising Agency) | Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Developed international grant proposals and cases of support on behalf of non-profit
organizations working in Cambodia producing six successful applications of $5,000 - $25,000
Established and maintained relationships with international granting agencies, foundations,
universities and non-profit clients to foster mutually beneficial affiliations
Managed reporting and budget tracking for projects working on: HIV/AIDS, social
entrepreneurship, disability and recording oral histories of marginalized communities
Program Manager Jan 2005 May 2010
Worldian Language Center | Seoul, South Korea
Managed operations of an online ESL school with 200 adult students and 20 teachers with
specific focus on hiring, supervising, training and evaluating teachers
Communications Assistant May 2003 Dec 2004
Industry Canada Telecom Branch | Ottawa, ON
Conducted media monitoring and maintained an internal website to inform the 200 branch
employees of current issues in the telecommunications industry
Coordinated event logistics including venue, menus, speakers and the tradeshow for the 2003
Canadian Telecommunications Conference welcoming over 1,000 telecom professionals

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Event Co-Chair Jun 2014 Present
Timeraiser | Ottawa, ON
Lead the planning committee of an art auction and volunteer time-raising event with 300
attendees, 50 artists and 30 non-profit partners
Responsible for the management of: venue logistics, event volunteers, partner and sponsor
solicitation, promotion and media outreach
Communications Intern Sep 2008 May 2009
Journalists for Human Rights (jhr) | Toronto, ON
Drafted and edited marketing materials to ensure clear communication of the jhr message
Trained and managed 25 volunteers for the annual Night for Rights fundraiser with 1000+
attendees, raising over $30,000
EDUCATION
Event Management & Marketing | Certificate | BCIT, Vancouver 2013
International Project Management | Post-Graduate Diploma | Humber College, Toronto 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Communications | Honours Degree | University of Ottawa, Ottawa 2003
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