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MEGAN ADAMS

88 Redpath Ave, 211

Toronto, Ontario
M4S 2J7

meganmarieadams22@gmail.com!
(416) 417-5094!

An enthusiastic and motivated communications practitioner who thrives in dynamic working environments. Enjoys
being presented with new challenges that help her exercise her communicative and creative skills. Her eagerness to
learn allows her to remain organized and deliver exceptional results when presented with tasks.

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ACQUIRED SKILLS!

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Writing!

Strategic Management !

Social Media Management!

Event Management!
Media Relations!

Technical Skills

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Drafting and editing articles, press releases, news advisories,

speeches and communication plans !

Formulating and maintaining organizational goals based on

assessment of internal and external environments!

Strategic use and analysis of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Hootsuite,

Wordpress!

Event planning, promotion, and coordination !

Building and maintaining good relationships with the media

Organizing press conferences, developing multi-media kits, and
producing videos!

OS, Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Design

Completed student term contract !

Logistical planning of five annual fundraising events, Parkinson
SuperWalk!
Media, volunteer, participant, and sponsorship outreach!
Created media packages and media lists for Eastern Ontario region
(print, radio, television, online) !
Managed website and social media on behalf of PSEO!

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Special Events & Community
Engagement Assistant !
2014!
Parkinson Society Eastern Ontario!
Ottawa, ON!

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Communication Team Ambassador!

(PT Volunteer)!
2014- Present!
Canadian Public Relations Society!
Ottawa, ON!

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Liaised with Communications Directors in support of societys goals

and communications needs!
Assisted in creation of social media posts focused on awareness of
events, initiatives and services!
Exercised positive social care on social media!
Twitter, Facebook, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Linkedin!

Nominated as team leader by members of planning team!

Maintained timeline during event planning process!
Assisted members to complete tasks and resolve conflict!
Extensive sponsorship outreach and logistical planning!

Personal assistant to backstage manager!

Assisted designer/model coordinators during model castings and
shows!
Scheduled call times and breaks for all backstage interns!
Assisted VIP guests during shows and charity gala

Team Leader, HeadStrong Campaign!

2014!
Partners for Mental Health!
Ottawa, ON!
Backstage Assistant Manager!
2013-2014!
Ottawa Fashion Week!
Ottawa, ON

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MEGAN ADAMS

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant!
2014 - January 2015!
Canadian Border Services Agency!
Ottawa, ON!

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Assistant Manager!
2012 - January 2015!
Carte Blanche Haute Coiffure & Spa!
Orleans, ON!

Brand Ambassador !
2013!
Banana Republic !
Ottawa, ON!

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Assistant Manger & Embroidery

Seamstress !
2009-2012!
Giftys Tailoring !
Ottawa, ON

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Completed contract with offer for extension!

Provided administrative support to management!
Managed and coordinated daily schedules for Executive
Director and Director General!
Reviewed time and security sensitive documents for quality
assurance!
Routed documents and materials to relevant areas!
Corresponded with external and internal areas on behalf of
Director General!

Scheduled appointments for spa and coiffure clients!

Constructed work schedules for stylists and receptionists !
Used extensive customer service under pressure !
Addressed customer inquiries/complaints !

Demonstrated suggestive sales techniques!

Routinely positioned in sales as a result of strong selling
performance and product knowledge !
Utilized customer service skills under pressure of high volume
location!

Key holder and on-call assistant to store owner!

Organized and maintained inventory for front of store display of
high-end merchandise!
Managed large nightly deposits

AWARDS
Ontario Scholar, St. Peter Catholic High School

2010!

Honour Role Student, St. Peter Catholic High School

2007-2010!

Academic Achievement Scholarship, University of Ottawa

2010-2013!

Deans List, Algonquin College

2013-2015!

EDUCATION!
Public Relations Diploma, Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON!

2013-2015!

Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Public Relations, University of Ottawa

Ottawa, ON!

2010-2013!