Resume

Model Scout

I Model Management

November 2007 – Present – Toronto, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta

  • Introduce new faces for development for both local and international markets.
  • Coordinate with models and agencies on bookings.
  • Represent the agency at various charity/modeling events and attend scouting events.

Social Media, Sales, and Marketing

Plutino Group

November 2011 – May 2012 – Toronto, Ontario

  • Coordinated social media marketing.
  • Provided copy writing and editing, including media kits, marketing material, website content, press releases, blogging and social media updates.
  • Conducted cold calls for new business opportunities.
  • Maintained and updated a network of client contacts.

 

Managing Editor and Advertising Director

OUTLOOKS Magazine

November 2007 – February 2011 – Calgary, Alberta

  • Planned and coordinated with contributors and Editors-at-Large on content for monthly production of the magazine.
  • Managed the transition of OUTLOOKS Magazine from a newsprint tabloid to a full glossy publication, and development of national distribution in all major city markets across Canada.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed advertising strategies to promote sales growth and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Provided illustration work and feedback on layout design.
  • Coordinated promotional events across Canada, including on-site direction at the Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto Pride Festivals.
  • Provided still photography and reporting for red carpet events, including the
  • Tony Awards, OneXOne Gala, and GLAAD Media Awards.
  • Coordinated and managed co-branding events with companies, including Alliance Films and First Media Inc.
  • Coordinated with various publicists to produce high-profile celebrity interviews with Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Dolly Parton, Kathy Griffin, RuPaul, Chely Wright, Nelly Furtado and more.
  • Secured and managed advertising accounts with major national clients including Air Canada Vacations, Fitness Depot, WestJet, and TD Canada Trust.
  • Produced 34+ consecutive monthly issues of OUTLOOKS Magazine.

 

Family Support Worker

Calgary Home Support Services

October 2006 – January 2008 – Calgary, Alberta

  • Interacted with a variety of troubled youths, and persons with developmental disabilities, using techniques to assist clients in adjusting to societal norms and improvement of behaviour.
  • Observed and transcribed interactions between biological parents and their children in foster care during court ordered visits.
  • Built trust and understanding with clients to facilitate socialization through successful application of training in Psychology.

 

Model Scout

Mode Models

September 2006 – October 2007 – Calgary, Alberta

  • Introduced new faces for development for both local and international markets.

 

Senior Level Key Holder, Manager on Duty, and Camera & Hardware Department Manager

Blacks Photography

October 1998 – December 2005 – Calgary, Alberta

  • Gained valuable customer service skills through over eight years of loyal service to the company.
  • Gained significant knowledge of film development, still photography, equipment, and techniques.
  • Contributed to the success of the Chinook location with $1.5 million yearly sales and the rank of top photofinishing lab in Alberta.

 

EDUCATION:

Athabasca University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

2001 – 2005

 

Mount Royal University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), General Studies

1997 – 2001