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Samantha Clark

52 Woodgate Circle ! Cambridge, ON N3C 3G5 ! 519-221-3466 ! sclark@petitepr.ca

http://linkd.in/Vnoa4O @PetitePR

Ambitious published graduate student with exceptional communication skil ls. Passion for PR, leadership, social media,strategic relations, and the community.

Experience

Director of Social Media, Grand River Film Festival 7.0, 2013

Volunteer Public Relations Representative, Grand River Film Festival 7.0, 2013

Volunteer Public Relations Representative, TEDxWaterloo 2013

Volunteer Public Relations Professional for local start-up business, Thinkalee 2012/2013

Conestoga College Student Ambassador representing the Bachelor of Public Relations program, Conestoga Open-House,2012/2013

Movember 2011/2012 Mo Sista, Captain and coordinator of the Marilyn Monmoes, Movember Gala Creative

Planner/Hostess

Conestoga College Orientation Leader, Orientation September 2012

Conestoga College Campus Service Learning initiative Celebrating Cultural Diversity Week participant, March 2012

ALDO GROUP- KITCHENER, ON

Sales Associate October 2011- Present

Continually maintain highest part-time sales performance

Properly and professionally recommended products based on customer needs

Built and maintained trusted relationships with clientele

MONTE-BROOKS PRODUCTIONS- KITCHENER, ON

Production CoordinatorNovember 2009- June 2010

Assistant to managers and other crew during auditions and on set at shoots

Identified and resolved problems with a creative flair

Organized and assisted team on set, including models and other crew members

Contacted agents to book talent and planned auditions

CAMBRIDGE TIMES NEWSPAPER- CAMBRIDGE, ON

General Assignment ReporterSeptember 2007- January 2008

Covered and wrote columns on city council, entertainment and local events, as well as personal opinion pieces with minimalsupervision

Formatted pages for printing

Took part in and contributed to team meetings and events

Conducted interviews for stories both in person and over the telephone

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WEST 49 INC. - CAMBRIDGE, ON

Sales Associate October 2007- October 2010

Key holderMay 2008- October 2008

Held key holder position over busy summer months

Assisted supervisors in the planning and organization of staff meetings

Tracked staff and store performance, reported to supervisors and head office

Wrote and posted staff reports, updates, and memos

Updated staff on current promotions and sales, budget and events daily

Properly and professionally recommended products based on customer needs

MCDONALDS- CAMBRIDGE, ON

Crew TrainerOctober 2005- August 2007

Demonstrated correct procedures efficiently and consistently to all crew members

Trained and prepared staff on all stations and explained duties and responsibilities

Assigned tasks and secondary duties to subordinates

Conveyed and displayed company values and outlooks to both fellow crew members and customers

Addressed customer service issues, such as ensuring a prompt apology and proper meal replacement in instances ofincorrect orders

Remained highly active in team meetings and focus groups, contributing ideas for growth and solutions to problems

Achievements and Awards

Public Relations Bachelor Degree,September 2011- Present

CONESTOGA COLLEGE- DOON, ON

Student member of the International Association of Business Communicators, Waterloo

Winner of the College Student Alliance Leadership Scholarship, January 2013

Apply a strategic understanding of communication principles and skills to a wide variety of public relations situations

Demonstrate capabilities in the interpretation, creation, and effective delivery of messages through various formats includingpublic speaking, professional writing, visual design and multimedia technology and other emerging technologies

Understand media and communications law and the implications of those on the development of public relations strategies

Utilize quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to provide evidence required to address public relations needs aswell as to measure outcomes and influences

Plan, implement, and manage events and campaigns

Organize and synthesize information in order to communicate new understanding in public relations, by the use of reading,research, and critical and creative thinking skills

Employ intellectual curiosity with the ability to think conceptually to analyze, problem solve and select and combine multiplecommunication strategies

Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect the values that underpin public relations while adhering toprofessional codes and standards, listen with literal and critical comprehension

Demonstrate the ability to counsel and build effective relationships in working environments

Demonstrate the ability to be responsible, flexible and a professionally oriented self-manager

Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage communication strategy for the purpose of employee communications, issues,crisis communications, investor communications and corporate social responsibility

Broadcast Journalism Diploma, September 2008- May 2010

CONESTOGA COLLEGE- DOON, ON