ERIN M

​Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attentive to detail

• Flexible and dynamic

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to maintain databases

• Skilled in records management

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

• Experience managing multiple social media accounts for promotional purposes

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

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Employment

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UNB, Learning Community Leader                                        September 2016 to December 2017  Held weekly workshops for freshman students to obtain knowledge of the Saint John campus and its facilities. Kept detailed, organized records of attendance. Maintained a friendly, approachable demeanor to ensure students felt comfortable and secure on campus.

 

UNB, VOX Student Publication Co-Editor                                   September 2016 to April 2017 Coordinated outreach to students interested in submitting to the publication, designed attractive promotional posters, aided in launch event planning, designed and coordinated with printers to create the physical publication

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Third Space Gallery, THIRD SHIFT Associate                                             June 2016 to August 2016

Communicated with artists both local and international, on site specific projects. Organized large number of volunteers. Established connections with local business owners. Helped manage and create content for social media promotion. Created a promotional zine.   

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Lorenzo Society, Student Assistant                                                           October 2016 to April 2016

Helped promote music concerts and author readings around campus and community. Welcomed authors and assisted with any needs they had. Greeted and assisted guests for readings and concerts. Preformed the set-up and tear down of materials, took video footage and photos of the events and managed social media accounts for promotional purposes.

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Printing Plus, Associate                                                                        February 2015 to August 2015

Organized and took client orders. Advised on pricing and product. Made deliveries to clients. Operated specialized machinery (such as cutting and binding tools). Helped with basic design work in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and managed financial databases.

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Education

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Arts

Major in English Literature

Minor in Information Communication Studies

 

Simonds High School

Graduated with Honors

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Volunteer Experience

Third Spacey Gallery, Board of Directors                                                    

January 2017 to present 

In charge of creating monthly newsletter and promoting gallery happenings within the community.

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The East, Volunteer Contributor

May 2016

Wrote articles 

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VOX, Volunteer Editor                                                                                

September 2014 to present

Worked with editors and students to critique submissions to UNBSJ’s annual arts magazine.

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Promise Partnership, Volunteer               

September to December 2013

Helped facilitate reading during lunch hour with children ranging from grades two to five at Hazen White St. Francis School. 

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Publications 

VOX Arts Annual: XVI, XV, XVI, XIII poetry, short fiction, photography, collage

Hard Times in the Maritimes: various issues photography, creative non-fiction

 

Awards Granted

2016-17 Dr. Anne Compton Creative Writing Prize in Poetry

2016-17 Mary McKean English Student Award

2015-16 VOX Poetry Prize for "Pears"

2015-16 Third Century Fund Continuing Education Scholarship

2013-14 William and Lois Paine Founder's Scholarship

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