Melissa Yabsley
Objective: To acquire work experience that will benefit my future career goals of working for a non-profit and charitable organization in public relations. My interests are in challenging myself, learning new things and being a positive asset to an organization.
Education
2007-Current Conestoga College Kitchener, Ont
Public Relations
2005-2007 Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ont
Communications
Work Experience
2008 Public Works and Government
Services of Canada Toronto, Ont
Administrative Assistant
§ Actively worked for the Strategic Communications Director of the Public Works and Government Services of Canada for the Federal Government. Worked diligently on various internal communication plans, leadership development plans, and business plans. Skills developed: independence, attention to detail, ability to think about large tasks, computer skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
2008 A-Side Enterprise Whitby, Ont
Promotional Representative
§ Energetically fundraised for Sick Kids and World Vision all over Ontario, mainly working door-to-door sales. Skills developed: sales, persuasion, flexibility, initiative, confidence and self motivation.
2007 Aupair World Victoria BC
Live-In Nanny
§ Lived with a family as an energetic nanny who was responsible for looking after the children (two year old twins and a six year old) preparing meals, house cleaning, general errands and any extra daily tasks necessary.
Volunteer experience
Alzheimer Society
§ Creating, organizing and implementing communications plan for media relations for 2009 Manulife Walk for the Memories. Working in a volunteer team to gain media attention in order for attendance to increase
Centre for International Governance Innovation
§ Positive team player in assisting with organizing events including: guest speakers, panel discussions, conferences and signature lectures. Interpersonal skills, independent decision making skills and multi tasking are valuable skills needed for this position.
Global Youth Network
May 2008
§ Lead team of 14 university students to Mizoram, India, for the month of May to aid in famine relief, distribute rice to rural communities, work in malaria clinics, farm, teach English and HIV awareness and assist in any way possible.
May 2007
§ Travelled to Macedonia with 12 university students to work in orphanages, churches, women’s clinics and work closely with refugees.
Youth With a Mission
February 2008
§ Travelled to Modesto, California for ten days to work with the homeless and under-privileged. Enthusiastically and warm heartedly held barbeques and set up food stands in various locations as well as organized several camp days for children from low income housing.
Objective: To acquire work experience that will benefit my future career goals of working for a non-profit and charitable organization in public relations. My interests are in challenging myself, learning new things and being a positive asset to an organization.
Education
2007-Current Conestoga College Kitchener, Ont
Public Relations
2005-2007 Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ont
Communications
Work Experience
2008 Public Works and Government
Services of Canada Toronto, Ont
Administrative Assistant
§ Actively worked for the Strategic Communications Director of the Public Works and Government Services of Canada for the Federal Government. Worked diligently on various internal communication plans, leadership development plans, and business plans. Skills developed: independence, attention to detail, ability to think about large tasks, computer skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
2008 A-Side Enterprise Whitby, Ont
Promotional Representative
§ Energetically fundraised for Sick Kids and World Vision all over Ontario, mainly working door-to-door sales. Skills developed: sales, persuasion, flexibility, initiative, confidence and self motivation.
2007 Aupair World Victoria BC
Live-In Nanny
§ Lived with a family as an energetic nanny who was responsible for looking after the children (two year old twins and a six year old) preparing meals, house cleaning, general errands and any extra daily tasks necessary.
Volunteer experience
Alzheimer Society
§ Creating, organizing and implementing communications plan for media relations for 2009 Manulife Walk for the Memories. Working in a volunteer team to gain media attention in order for attendance to increase
Centre for International Governance Innovation
§ Positive team player in assisting with organizing events including: guest speakers, panel discussions, conferences and signature lectures. Interpersonal skills, independent decision making skills and multi tasking are valuable skills needed for this position.
Global Youth Network
May 2008
§ Lead team of 14 university students to Mizoram, India, for the month of May to aid in famine relief, distribute rice to rural communities, work in malaria clinics, farm, teach English and HIV awareness and assist in any way possible.
May 2007
§ Travelled to Macedonia with 12 university students to work in orphanages, churches, women’s clinics and work closely with refugees.
Youth With a Mission
February 2008
§ Travelled to Modesto, California for ten days to work with the homeless and under-privileged. Enthusiastically and warm heartedly held barbeques and set up food stands in various locations as well as organized several camp days for children from low income housing.
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