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-Recent media communications university graduate
-Driven individual, passionate about communication, social media, and making a difference in the world
-Wide range of experience with publicity, marketing, promotions, and event coordination, working both independently and within teams, meeting multiple deadlines in fast-paced, professional environments
-Skilled communicator, highly organized, creative, and enthusiastic individual motivated to succeed
-Corporate sponsorship, event management, online promotions, creation of business proposals, contracts, press releases
-Act as liaison between executive and clients
-Create and manage travel schedules and budgets
-Perform a wide range of administrative tasks as required
-4-month internship in the Corporate Partnerships Department, specifically marketing for Live Nation accounts
-Assisted with coordination and execution of on-site sponsorship activations, corporate hospitality hosting and special experiences
-Developed sponsorship proposal decks for current and prospective Live Nation corporate partners
DefineTO is an organization that uses social media for good, by mobilizing the Toronto community via social media to support and fundraise for local causes.
-DefineTO's launch event on April 12th raised over $12,000 (includes in-kind sponsorship) for Toronto chairty The Remix Project, from sponsors including Rogers Canada and Molson Coors.
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-Distributed new music releases to media contacts through Digital Media Distribution System
-Compiled and distributed daily press update of all artist coverage in the media for archival records
-Attended meetings and assisted publicists with media relations and administrative tasks
-Assisted with development and promotion of events, creation of social media strategies
-Researched potential business sponsors and created sponsorship proposals
-Created professional written content, including business proposals, website content, press releases, company profiles and biographies
Starry Night Gala Evening
-Assisted with planning, coordination and on-site logistics of foundation’s largest annual fundraiser gala at Shaw Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
-Conducted donor relations to secure sponsors
-Organized inventory of auction items and created bidding sheets and winning bidding charts
-Involved in development and implementation of online promotional campaign plans and strategies
-Created and managed social media accounts
-Composed written promotional materials such as press releases, media alerts, and website content
-Special event logistics for Afrofest - largest free African music festival in North America
-Assisted backstage in the artist green room
-Provided artist support and hospitality during festival
-Event logistics for Toronto Summer Music Festival - international classical music festival
-Managed media registration desk
-Assisted front-of-house support during festival concerts
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