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Andrea Sawchuk
42
Female
member since Jan 13 2017
Canadian
My skills
I offer extensive experience working with the public and have gained valuable knowledge by organizing a wide range of marketing and event initiatives, including management and coordination of volunteers. I am certified in International Trade through the Forum for International Trade (FITT), specializing in International Marketing and Events. My previous duties have taught me to prioritize and organize competing demands to accommodate the needs of clients. While I was a volunteer with the Police, I learned valuable negotiation and trauma skills along with work along side members of the Canadian Military.
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) Spanish (Beginner)Full CV / Resume
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- International event experience in over ten countries, including tradeshow management
- Exceptional communication and community relations skills; also specializing in event planning
- Media experience within various disciplines including radio, print and live performance
- Excellence in cultivating positive relationships with clients, resulting in a strong base of on-going business
- More than eight years of progressive work experience in both corporate and non-profit organization
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment; any setting and schedule
KEY SKILLS
- Organized, detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple
priorities & deadlines
- MS Office software power user
- EBMS & Adobe Dreamweaver
- Exceptional time management
- Creative flair & fast learner
- Adapt problem solver
- able & energetic
- Strong written & verbal
communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Calgary Stampede — Calgary, AB
Marketing & Media Promotions Specialist, January 2013 – September 2015
- Assist in organizing internal sponsor events, as well as numerous sponsor activations and events during Stampede
- Responsible for all media promotions and partnerships on Park leading into the 10-day festivalincluding $ million target in earned media revenue
- Work with Artist Management and Promoters on planning and approvals for Stampede Concerts in Saddledome
- Work with Media Buyer to place print, online and radio buys
- Support the execution of programs for sponsors at Stampede time; ensuring contract fulfillment
- Liaise with volunteer committees and provide integral information on the status of the department and individual sponsorships
Calgary military family resource centre — Calgary, AB
Member & Event Services, September 2010 – September 2012
- Schedule and coordinate workshops, trips and events with the assistance of volunteers, committee members and staff as required
- Formulate an annual program plan while working within a designated budget; including the development of goals, objectives and outcomes in accordance with Federal Government standards
- Design advertisements and promote all sessions to be promoted in print and online
- Maintain s receivable and s payable for all Support Our Troops merchandise; create quarterly inventory reports
Interact PR/Alliance films — Calgary, AB
Promotional Representative, March 2011 – January 2013
- Distribute samples of various sponsor products to the public in attendance
- Gather qualitative feedback via public opinion polls, using collected data and reviews to aid in submission of event debriefing reports to clients
- Liaise with screening venue, media partners and sponsors, ensuring event begins at proposed timeand all media hosts are on-site
Food Beverage Canada — Edmonton, AB
International Market Development, September 2008 – August 2010
- Build relationships with key market influencers including distributors and logistical companies
- Trade show coordination including hall rental, completion of forms, exhibit set up, travel arrangements and shipment of samples overseas to market areas including Europe, SE Asia, Middle East and USA
- Raise the international profile of Canadian food and beverage products by networking with buyers in foreign markets looking to source Canadian product
Astral Media — Edmonton, AB
Promotions & Events Representative, June 2004 – January2007
- Assist in the execution of programming and sales-driven promotions including necessary on-air components, on-site details and contest fulfillment
- Work with the Promotions Director in the development and implementation of promotions
- Manage inventory of prizing and promotional air time
General Electric, finance— Edmonton, AB
Customer Service Supervisor, October 2003 – June 2006
- Professionally manage incoming requests from customers and employees, ensuring that escalated issues are resolved both promptly and accuray
- Generating new business by offering prospective clients a full range of GE products including personal loans, insurance and credit cards
- Provide a team of twenty members with support, coaching and development with operational and service skills; train employees on operating systems
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Macewan University — Alberta
Public Relations Certification
Forum international trade training — Edmonton, AB
International Trade (CITP), 2008
MacEwan University — Edmonton, AB
Arts and Cultural Management Certification, 2006
About Me
In my spare time, I volunteer with the Make A Wish Foundation in Canada, organizing wish events for children and their families. I also enjoy travelling (32 countries) and being active outdoors. I enjoy reading books by Robin Sharma, Malcolm Gladwell, and various writers. I worked in and around music and film for years so I do enjoy all types of music (definiy a mood booster) and I have used it to help when travelling and a language barrier may exist. I love animals and have fostered 6 dogs. Having a great meal and good company while discovering new tastes and cultures is exciting!
