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 skills. 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 Coordinator November 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 Reporter September 2007- January 2008

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

WEST 49 INC. - CAMBRIDGE, ON Sales Associate October 2007- October 2010 Key holder May 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 Trainer October 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 of incorrect 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 including public 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 as well 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 multiple communication strategies Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect the values that underpin public relations while adhering to professional 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